  MONARCH BAY COMMUNITY Oceanfront property has neverbeenmorebeautiful, luxurious and affordable. Welcome to the beautiful ocean frontcommunityofMonarch Bay in Dana Point. Just south of the prestigious Montage Resort Laguna Beach and adjacent to the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis Resort communities in Monarch Beach, the exclusive, gated community of Monarch Bay is one of the most affordable ocean front and ocean view communities in south Orange County. Thereare 214homes in this tight-knit community. What makes Monarch Bay special? A 24-hour guard-gated neighborhood on the ocean with a private beach club that spills out onto the sand. Wide, tree-lined streets, large lots, gorgeous views of waves breaking on Salt Creek Beach, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island in the distance. Currently, the majority of the land is leasehold. Property owners will be allowed to purchase the land in 2020 but rumor has it the land will be available for purchase sooner, perhaps as soon as 2016 or 2017. At time of purchase, homeowners will have the opportunity to purchase the land at approximately 65% of the appraised value, a great discount. Until that time, the fee to lease the land is a mere $2,700 per year. Purchasing a home in the Monarch Bay community allows youprivate beachaccesswithbeachvaletswho provide and set up beach umbrellas, comfortable beach chairs and beach towels. It is the ultimate in luxury and ease – just bring yourself and the rest is provided. Residents also enjoy membership to aprivate beachclubhouse andrestaurant at theedge of the sand with unparalleled views – the Monarch Bay Club – that is currently managed by the St. Regis resort. Residents and their guests can enjoy a burger and soda from the outside grill or enjoy ocean view dininginsideoronthe al frescopatioswithdisheslike Citrus Crab with Rice Noodles, Spicy Hawaiian Tuna Tartare, Porcini Gnocchi Pasta with Lobster Tarragon Sauce and more. The Monarch Bay Club also features a full bar, private dining areas and beachside fire pits for private sunset gatherings. The gated residential community of Monarch Bay in Dana Point is close to the historical community of San Juan Capistrano, adjacent to the popular Laguna Beach and approximately 20 to 25 minutes from the high end shopping meccas of Fashion Island Newport Beach and South Coast Plaza. Love to play golf? The adjacent St. Regis resort features an award-winning spa and an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The famous surf breaks at The Strand and Salt Creek are within a short distance – or paddle there. For those with broader horizons in mind, the Dana Point Harbor is less than five minutes to the south and offers some of the most affordable boat slipsinthe county.You cansit on theHeadlands bluffs and watch the boats come and go or you can head off on your own adventure. Situated approximately half way between Los Angeles and San Diego, Monarch Bay is the place to live for oceanfront living at an affordable price. To view homes in the Monarch Bay community, contact Chris Moore or Susan Irby. |
