Monarch Bay Plaza — Attraction in Dana Point

Very interesting, I really like this place, say compared to many, many shopping plazas around Orange County. Ample parking, well arranged for access to various shops, and of course the variety shops and quality. Very Nice place. The restaurants are good mix, the grocery shop Gelson is truly top of the line and fun to do your grocery shopping - isles well arranged, neat, organized, friendly, professional, high quality, from fresh produce to ready food/meals section to the pastry/bakery, amazing management and service. You have of course your CVS, wow, very friendly and helpful staff. Tuo have your Starbucks, with lots of space. You see, care, management, attention they really show even at running a neghborhood shopping center. Good job folks, great service to...

Monarch Bay.... Where the cream goes to buy groceries, at Gelsons... Today me and the crew headed into Gelson's to do a surprise price check.... We snuck up and blitzed the store. They didn't even see us coming!!! We counted and only found a few pricing errors.... But I'll say this... CLEAN, ORGANIZED, A HEAVENLY PLACE TO SHOP!!!! If you can afford it Don't look for a quick place to grab a bite here. Only a donut shop and a food stop at...

Stopped here to grab a quick snack and take in the view.

There is a trail in the back of the plaza that connects to the trail connected to Salt Creek and Strands beaches. An eye dazzling safe hike that passes the Monarch beach Waldorf Astoria and the Ritz-Carlton.

We recommend for hiking and/or dog walking. Also a great bike trail if you are looking to go a little...