January 2013

The Monarch Bay community in Dana Point is one of the best places to find ocean view homes in Dana Point, California. Monarch Bay is an ocean front community located just south of the Three Arch Bay community in Laguna Beach. The homes are mainly single level to maximize the ocean views for all homes in the community.

The one key thing to remember when buying in Monarch Bay is the land lease situation. The homes are are located on lease land and have been since the 1960's. Recent developments in the Monarch Bay community have been made for the owners to buy the land in 2020 for 65% of the appraised value at that time. The one thing to remember is that Monarch Bay is a prime oceanfront community with real estate prices much lower than neighboring ocean

In addition to having great ocean view homes, Dana Point is home to some of the most spectacular golf course view communities.  The Monarch Beach Golf Links is a public course that is considered one of the best and runs next to the luxury St Regis Hotel.  The best deals for to play on this course is by getting the "annual membership" which allows you to play year around at a low rate.  For those looking to have these views year around then there are several communities that overlook this golf course.  The Tennis Villas in Monarch Beach are smaller luxury condos located directly behind the St Regis Hotel.  The condos that sit on the far north side of the complex overlook the golf course and have wonderful views looking down towards the ocean.  The condos