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20 Monarch Bay Drive: A Guard-Gated Ocean View Estate Above the Sand

Behind the gates of Monarch Bay, one of the few guard-gated communities on the Orange County coast with its own private beach club, 20 Monarch Bay Drive occupies a position that does most of the talking. The view runs from whitewater surf and open sand across the Dana Point Headlands, the Ritz-Carlton and Monarch Links Golf Course, and holds through sunset into city lights.

Completed in 2015, the 3,849-square-foot residence sits on a 9,775-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and three and a half baths. The interiors were designed around an organic, sophisticated palette: smooth limestone plaster walls, Crème Marfil marble flooring and finishes selected to age well rather than date quickly. Expansive Nano bifold doors in the living and dining areas fold away entirely, turning the main level into a single indoor-outdoor room with the Pacific as its back wall.

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Inside the Residence

A Main Level Built to Open

The living and dining areas anchor the ocean side of the home. Nano bifold doors retract into the walls, erasing the line between the interior and the terrace beyond. A dual-sided copper and glass fireplace serves both sides of the space, and custom trey ceilings carry the eye toward the view rather than competing with it.

The kitchen is engineered as carefully as it is styled. A quartz crystal island with bar seating sits at the center, wrapped in sleek Arc Linea cabinetry with Silestone countertops and a full suite of Miele appliances. It works equally well for a weeknight dinner or a full evening of entertaining.

A Private Ocean-View Sanctuary

The primary suite opens directly to its own patio, placing the water in view from the moment the day starts. A custom walk-in closet handles storage without encroaching on the room. The spa-inspired bath includes heated floors and heated towel racks, an oversized walk-in shower, a soaking tub and a skylight that keeps the space in natural light through the afternoon.

Secondary bedroom suites carry designer finishes of their own, each with outdoor access. A dedicated office and a soundproof, acoustically engineered theatre and family room round out the interior, the latter with built-in audio, a drop-down projection screen and wine storage.

Resort Living at Home

The outdoor program is built for the way this coastline actually gets used. Multiple entertaining areas step across the rear of the property, served by a Wolf-equipped BBQ island and an outdoor fireplace. A spa with cascading fountains provides the soundtrack. Retractable awnings, outdoor speakers and an outdoor shower handle the practical side, and a landscaped front courtyard with its own fountain sets the arrival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monarch Bay a gated community?
Yes. Monarch Bay is guard-gated with 24-hour attended entry, and it is one of a small number of coastal Orange County communities with a private beach club for residents.

What does the Monarch Bay Beach Club include?
Residents have access to the private beachfront club with an indoor-outdoor bar, beachfront dining, firepits, and towel, chair and umbrella service. The community also offers tennis and pickleball courts, a community park, a dog park and a playground.

What are the views from 20 Monarch Bay Drive?
The residence takes in panoramic whitewater ocean and sandy beach views along with the Dana Point Headlands, the Ritz-Carlton, Monarch Links Golf Course, sunsets and city lights.

How many cars does the garage hold?
The finished two-car garage includes a lift that accommodates two additional vehicles, for a total of four.

What is nearby?
Hiking trails, world-class golf and surfing, and premier coastal resorts including The Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria and The Montage. The property is also positioned to benefit from the Dana Point Harbor revitalization project.

How do I schedule a private showing?
Call Kevin Aaronson at 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com. The number accepts calls only.

View full photography, floor plan and disclosures at the property website: 20 Monarch Bay Drive
MLS #OC26154553

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Kevin Aaronson, BRE #01259966. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size and permits.