Situated in Monarch Beach, this charming condo for $243 per night is a great option for your next break. "Sand and Sea" is a gorgeous, recently renovated condo in Ritz Pointe, a 5-star location near the world famous Monarch Beach Resort. This is the only complex legally allowed to do weekly rentals in Dana Point The prestigious, gated community has a resort-style feel with a swimming pool and 3 spas. It is located adjacent to the beautiful St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Monarch Beach Golf Links. Guests of Ritz Pointe have access to a beautiful scenic trail through the golf course to Salt Creek Beach where the Ritz Carlton is located. You can access the Ritz from the beach, by walking up the stairs to their patio for a drink or casual dining and take in the sweeping view of the ocean and beach. Salt Creek Beach is one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in Southern California and is a premier surfing, body surfing, surf fishing, and diving beach. We provide beach towels, beach blankets, beach chairs, a beach cart and beach umbrella to make your experience extraordinary. It is also family oriented with a large grassy park for playing games, barbequing, picnicing, and whale watching too! The Sand and Sea condo is located 5 miles from the world famous city of Laguna Beach. During the summer months a free open-air trolley runs up and down the Pacific Coast Highway to and from Dana Point and Laguna Beach. You can pick it up at the St. Regis or the Ritz Carlton and get on or off at your choice of many stops. This allows you to explore the many wonderful restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries in a fun and relaxing way. Laguna also hosts the annual Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters every summer. Dana Point Harbor and Marina, adjacent to Doheny Beach State Park, houses deep sea fishing charters and whale watching cruises. Surfboards, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, jet skis and bicycles are available to rent from multiple vendors. Upon arrival you will be greeted at the gate by the friendly staff who will give you a pass for your stay . Covered parking is assigned with plenty of guest parking available. The beach décor and furnishings are designer quality with a resort feel. Your guest information packet includes the condo particulars and community amenities. You are just steps away from the swimming pool/hot tub and exercise room. You will have access to two other hot tub areas, one with a sweeping view of the ocean and sunsets. "Sand and Sea,"an inviting, spacious 1200 sf. condo, has been beautifully remodeled and upgraded. There are vaulted ceilings throughout and no one above you. The floors are carpeted with high end, white carpeting. The custom, open kitchen features "Vetro Rotto" beach glass infused counter tops, all new Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances, with new dinner and flatware. The Henredon dining room furniture was originally owned by the Van de Kamp bakery family. Both the master and second bedroom are spacious, and feature designer bedding and décor. You will sleep like a baby on the king size master bedroom Nordstrom "Heavenly Bed" mattress and second bedroom's new Simmons Sleep Comfort king-size mattress with 500 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding. You also will enjoy the unique headboards. The living room and dining area share a two-sided gas fireplace, with each area having a large flat screen TV with HD cable. WiFi high speed internet is easily accessible throughout the condo, and the sound system will accommodate your iphone. The new LG washer and dryer are very efficient and quiet. All new windows and vaulted ceilings create a light, bright setting and the lovely wrap-around deck has an inviting outdoor seating area and gas BBQ. We are centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego by the coast. Southern California's major attractions like Disneyland , San Diego Zoo, Lego Land, Sea World, Universal Studios, and the new San Clemente Outlet Mall. There are many wonderful sites to experience here, and when your day is finished from the shopping or beach day, you can relax in your heavenly piece of paradise at Sand and Sea!