fitness center that earned the resort USA Today's acclaim for being among the "10 great places to work out on the road." With strength and cardio training and free weights, the facility offers fitness-conscious guests nearly every amenity. Dana Point is located approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, on the southern Orange County coast. Travelers along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway pass through several beautiful beach cities that add to the area's adventure and allure. In addition to Dana Point, they include: Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and San Clemente. Dana Point is also just a short distance from the legendary community of San Juan Capistrano and its famous Mission. It is also convenient to Orange County's John Wayne Airport located in nearby Newport Beach.
	New York Times describes it, "a cathedral to calm." No extravagance is forgotten at this luxurious, 30,000 -square-foot facility. Each of several changing areas offers a steam room, a sauna, an herbal sauna and a whirlpool that emanates from an overhead waterfall. Add to these a three-lane lap pool, a full-service salon, the tea bar, a gym and movement studio, and there is little one could hope to be pampered with.			Following a vigorous round of play, guests may opt to refresh themselves at the resort's relaxing Club 19, a Tuscan- themed club house with sweeping views of the ocean below and the nearby first tee. Here, guests may dine alfresco on the terrace patio, or enjoy the atmospheric comfort of a hearthside table within. The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa also features a full-service
						Top left: The beach at Monarch Bay in Dana Point, California. Above: The Pacific Ocean serves as the perfect backdrop to an elaborate water fountain at the main pool. Left: The par 4, 315 yard 3rd Hole at Monarch Beach Golf Links is an extreme dogleg left that follows the coastline.
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