Orange County
United States

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Customized outdoor activities for the coastal region of southern California

Monarch FAQ

Ocean lessons

Where do I meet my instructor?

Your instructor will be waiting for you at the outdoor shower/locker rooms, located at the north-east end of the Monarch Beach Bay Club. To get there take the free hotel tram down to the beach stop, walk down the stairs to the lawn and around the building to the outdoor showers/locker rooms.

What do you provide?

  • Wetsuits (for Standup Paddleboarding wetsuits are not included, but can be rented for $25)
  • Boards
  • Instructor
  • Hotel Towel
  • Umbrella

What should I bring?

  • Bathing Suit
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Last Name and Room # of Booking or Club Member ID Card
  • Adult/guardian to sign Release of Liability if student is under 18

Do I need to know how to swim?

You do not need to be a strong swimmer as most of the lesson will be in shallow water where you can stand. That said, basic swimming skills such as the ability to hold your breath and tread water are required.

What if I have no surfing experience?

Teaching people who have never surfed is what we do, no prior experience necessary.

Do you have intermediate/advanced lessons?

We sure do! Our expert instructors are all great surfers and depending on your ability can help you improve your skills by walking you up the beach to the more challenging waves and localized break at Salt Creek.

Will I be too cold?

That's why we include WETSUITS that will keep you comfortable in our water temps year round.

What about COVID-19?

Luckily teaching outside in the sun and salt water helps make the environment safer than being indoors. That said, the following are the precautions we are taking to keep you safe:

  • We disinfect all our wetsuits in a cleaning solution and hang them out to dry after each use.
  • Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you feel ill or believe you may have been exposed to Covid19.

ebike

I'm Renting, What Routes Can I Take?

Here is a link to some suggested routes. If you're unsure where to go, we suggested booking one of our privately guided tours.

Where do I meet my instructor?

eBike rentals and tours now start at the Monarch Beach hotel, where the tram picks up to take down to the beach (tram stop #1). We currently require resevations in advanced for both, so we can get your equipment setup for your fun adventure.

What do you provide?

  • Guide
  • eBikes
  • Helmets
  • Locks
  • Waters
  • PowerBars
  • Kayaks/Standup Paddleboards (if Land & Sea Tour)

What should I bring?

  • Closed toe-shoes
  • Active clothing/Quick dry clothing (if Land & Sea tour)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Wallet (for optional juice or coffee stop)
  • Last Name and Room # of Booking or Club Member ID Card
  • Adult/guardian to sign Release of Liability if student is under 18

Do I need to know how to ride a bike?

Yes. Being able to ride a bike without training wheels is a prerequisite for this tour.

Can kids do this tour?

They can! We have kids seats available for riders ages 1-3 and 4-7. Kid passengers are only $45, and are not charged as an additional full price rider.

Are there hills on the route?

There are. Luckily for us, we don’t have to do any peddling if we don’t want to, since we’ll be on electric bikes!

How can we stop for a coffee or juice during the tour?

Just let us know before we start the tour and we will accommodate our bike route to fit your needs.

What about COVID-19?

Luckily teaching outside in the sun and outdoor envirnment helps make the environment safer than being indoors. That said, the following are the precautions we are taking to keep you safe:

  • We disinfect all our helmets with a cleaning spray and leave them out to dry in the sun after each use.
  • Instructors are required to keep at least a 6 foot distance from students during instruction.
  • Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you feel ill or believe you may have been exposed to Covid19.

kids classes

Where do I meet my instructor?

Your instructor will be waiting for you at the outdoor shower/locker rooms, located at the north-east end of the Monarch Beach Bay Club. To get there take the free hotel tram down to the beach stop, walk down the stairs to the lawn and around the building to the outdoor showers/locker rooms.

What do you provide?

  • Wetsuits
  • Boards
  • Instructor
  • Hotel Towel
  • Umbrella

What should I bring?

  • Bathing Suit
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Last Name and Room # of Booking or Club Member ID Card
  • Adult/guardian to sign Release of Liability if student is under 18

Do I need to know how to swim?

You do not need to be a strong swimmer as most of the lesson will be in shallow water where you can stand. That said, basic swimming skills such as the ability to hold your breath and tread water are required.

✩ What if I have no surfing experience?

Teaching people who have never surfed is what we do, no prior experience necessary.

✩ Do you have intermediate/advanced lessons?

We sure do! Our expert instructors are all great surfers and depending on your ability can help you improve your skills by walking you up the beach to the more challenging waves and localized break at Salt Creek.

Will I be too cold?

That's why we provide wetsuits that will keep you comfortable in our water temps year round.

What about COVID-19?

Luckily teaching outside in the sun and salt water helps make the environment safer than being indoors. That said, the following are the precautions we are taking to keep you safe:

  • We disinfect all our wetsuits in a cleaning solution and hang them out to dry after each use.
  • Instructors are required to keep at least a 6 foot distance from students during instruction.
  • Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you feel ill or believe you may have been exposed to Covid19.