Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Dolce Vita on one of the best beaches in California? As soon as you enter the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, a 5-star hotel on the coast between Los Angeles and San Diego that is less well known to Europeans, you feel like you're in Italy. Nestled between Orange County and the Pacific Ocean, the resort property, with its vast expanse and picture-perfect golf course with ocean views, looks like a blend of Bella Italia and Californian beachside domicile. A gentle scenic rhythm sets the tone: wide avenues lined with palm trees lead to the hotel ensemble, which unobtrusively conjures up coziness in the landscape.

The rooms and suites at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach are spacious - light tones, natural materials and subtle furnishing accents offer the perfect retreat for the majority of the extremely well-off clientele. Nevertheless, the hotel ambience and public areas are not about pompous staging. Instead, maritime sportiness, a cozy resort feeling and, due to the resort's expanse, ample space for tranquillity and views dominate. Thanks to its modern and refreshing furnishings, the restaurants by the pool and in the main building also delight guests with their casual hospitality and laid-back American style. To top it all off: top quality service! The discreetly exquisite furnishings throughout the resort - fresh white, cool blues and warm coastal tones - are the perfect accompaniment to the culinary stars. The perfect place for a private cup of coffee in the morning or a picturesque sunset is provided by private terraces, which are stylishly equipped with smoke-free fireplaces for cooler evenings.

Despite its size, the resort feels surprisingly intimate. Spread over different levels with terraces, courtyards and hidden oases of calm, a well-developed network of footpaths and an adorable trolley bus down to the beach, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is the perfect island to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles or to recharge your batteries after a long flight.

" Culinary delights away from the familiar "

Particularly exciting: the culinary concept, which is closely linked to the Monarch Bay Beach Club. This does not belong to the hotel itself, but to a private club of wealthy residents. Hotel guests are "allowed" to use the facilities - a remarkable win-win for hosts and guests. If you take the shuttle down to the beach, you end up in a world that looks like a coastal idyll instead of a classic hotel restaurant. The cuisine is Californian-inspired, with a focus on fresh produce. Ceviche, freshly caught grilled fish and Angus fillet are among the favorites.

Perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of L.A. and recharging your batteries

The club structure ensures that hotel guests are catered for here just as much as the well-heeled locals. In the evening, the terrace of the club restaurant becomes a stage on which aperitifs, dinner and a successful, kitschy sunset merge into a California's Best.

" Spa and retreat culture - Californian interpretation "

In the spa, too, the hosts follow a philosophy of relaxation that focuses on tranquillity, sensuality and undeniable professionalism rather than pomp and dazzle. The treatments are based on classic European spa culture (the massages, some of which are performed with CBD tinctures, are undoubtedly among the best in the world), mixed with Californian innovations such as zero gravity chairs, compression booties and smart goggles. The aim: to reduce stress, improve circulation or even relieve chronic headaches. Treatments that get sporty souls back on the fitness trail after a day at the beach or on the golf course are particularly popular. Surfing, long walks on the beach, an exquisite gym and various fitness courses invite you to burn off energy beforehand.

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