features departments
18. 4.
WELCOME LETTER
8.
MUST LIST
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPY HOUR
Finding happiness near Monarch Beach Resort is easier
than ever as local eateries present cocktail hours fi lled
with spectacular sips, fi ne fare and live entertainment.
By Ben McBee
22. TYKES IN THE TEE BOX
26. DEVOTED TO SERVICE
32. IN PLAIN SIGHT
36.
The PGA Jr. League at Monarch Beach Golf Links
introduces children to the world of golf and teaches
them sportsmanship in a fun learning environment.
By Judd Spicer
Take a peek behind the scenes with employees who
have been a part of the Monarch Beach Resort family
since the beginning.
By Ashley Probst
Public art in and around Monarch Beach Resort has
never been so abundant, or fun to fi nd.
By Jennifer Pappas Yennie
THEMED THRILLS
Big changes are taking place at each one of Southern
California’s six major amusement parks, offering more
adrenaline-fueled fun than ever before.
By Ashley Ryan
Check out what’s happening
around Orange County.
10. SWEET SENSATION
Indulge in one of the resort’s
most decadent dishes that cer-
tainly packs a crunch, as seen
on the “Home & Family” TV
show on Hallmark Channel.
12. BEYOND THE MAT
Southern California is fi lled
with one-of-a-kind yoga
classes, from those that encour-
age you to bring your dog to
others that will make you glow
inside and out.
14. RUN LIKE A LOCAL
Monarch Beach Resort is the
fi rst hotel in the nation to
partner with RunGo, an app
that gives guests the ability to
exercise while exploring
Dana Point.
16. STEP INTO SUMMER
This season, choose footwear
with bright colors and bold
embellishments to stand out
against the crowd.
40. A HARMONIOUS
HAPPY PLACE
Moments
Pat and Trisha Pearson have
been Members of The Club
for less than a year and already
consider the property their
second home.
MONARCH BEACH RESORT MAGAZINE
VOLUME 6
Culinary
Artistry
41. SOCIAL
Get a glimpse into life at
Monarch Beach Resort.
MEET THE
EXECUTIVE CHEF
OF THE NEW
BOURBON STEAK
THE RUNGO
APP OFFERS
SAFE AND
SCENIC PATHS
FANTASTIC
FOOTWEAR
FIND YOUR
PERFECT PAIR
FOR SUMMER
ON COVER: BRYAN BROWN,
EXECUTIVE CHEF OF BOURBON
STEAK ORANGE COUNTY, A
MICHAEL MINA RESTAURANT
6 MONARCHBEACHRESORT.COM
42. A SEASONED
GASTRONOME
Executive chef Bryan Brown
dishes on what’s cooking at the
resort’s newest eatery, Bourbon
Steak Orange County, A
Michael Mina Restaurant, and
his love for the culinary arts.
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RUN WITH IT