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Monarch Bay Beach Club

Exclusive to registered guests and members, the private Monarch Bay Beach Club is an oceanfront sanctuary. Experience the Southern California lifestyle with activities on the water and laid-back dining served with a side of Pacific beauty.

Exclusive beach activities

Discover the quintessential spot for riding the waves, soaking up the sun, and making California memories.

Kids Enjoying Surfing at the Beach

Water sports

Whether it’s surfing for the first time or touring the coastline on a stand-up paddle board, Expert Active’s beach team will help you live your California adventure. Make the most of our surfside setting with expert instruction for all levels and rent whatever you need for a day at the beach, from boogie boards and snorkel gear to surfboards and wetsuits. Reserving 12 hours in advance is advised.

 

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Beach concierge

Venture to the shores of Monarch Bay for a perfect day under the California sun. Our complimentary Beach Tram will take you from the lobby to our private beach club, where our Beach Concierge will greet you. Allow our team to set you up in style with complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and sand toys.

Beachfront dining and coastal cocktails

Experience the warm ocean breeze through our indoor-outdoor bar or the laid-back luxury of a sunset dinner on the spacious Beach Lawn. Our menus paint a canvas of the California coastline, showcasing its boundless beauty and bounty.

11:30 am – 9 pm Monday – Friday

10:30 am – 9 pm Saturday and Sunday

Beach Club Outside Dining Area

All-day dining

From classic Californian cuisine to coastal inspirations, our all-day dining menu presents the perfect balance of approachable-yet-elevated cuisine. Treat yourself to nostalgic beach sweets like fireside roasted s’mores and shareable banana splits.

Men Having Drinks at Monarch Bay Beach Club at the Beach

Beach bar

The breezy beachfront bar takes center stage at Monarch Bay Beach Club, with classic cocktails, local microbrews, and an all-California wine list. Cocktails highlight premium spirits and house-made infusions while celebrating California’s iconic beach culture.

Menu

HOUSEMADE CHIPS, SALSA & GUACAMOLE

Queso blanco +8 | VG
24
V

HAMACHI CRUDO*

Thin-sliced yellowtail | aguachile | cucumber pickled onion & fresno peppers | lemon oil | cilantro
34
GF, DF

FRIED CALAMARI

Crispy rings & tentacles | lemon wheels sweet chili sauce | cajun aioli
32

BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS

Buffalo sauce | ranch | blue cheese | carrots | celery
28
Available Boneless

PERUVIAN CEVICHE*

Ají amarillo-marinated shrimp | yellow corn sweet potato | radish | cilantro | taro chips
35
DF

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Poached jumbo shrimp | house cocktail sauce | lemon
29
GF, DF

TUNA NACHOS*

Gochujang-marinated ahi tuna | wonton crisps pickled shallots | sliced radish | togarashi mayo sesame seeds | scallions
37
DF

CHILLED ARTICHOKE DIP

Artichoke hearts | diced peppers | crumbled feta spinach | olive tapenade | croccantini crackers
24
VG

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

Grilled pita | cucumber | sweet peppers crispy chickpeas | fresh herbs | toasted sesame
22
V

PATATAS BRAVAS

Crispy kennebec potatoes | spicy tomato sauce garlic aioli | manchego cheese | cipollini onions | chives
18

CRAB STACK

Lump crab | mashed avocado | sticky rice sweet chili ponzu | house sriracha | furikake crispy wonton strips
36
DF

VEGAN LETTUCE WRAPS

Sautéed impossible meat | pickled vegetables pineapple teriyaki sauce | crunchy noodles scallions | thai peanut sauce on the side
32
V

CLAM CHOWDER

Smoky bacon | ocean clams | chives
Cup 13 | Bowl 16
GF

SOUP OF THE DAY

Rotating seasonal soup
MKT

GF - Gluten-free | VG - Vegetarian | V - Vegan | DF - Dairy-free

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Parties of 6 or more will have an automatic 20% gratuity applied to the check.
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