33 North
Monarch Beach, Dana Point
Bar in Dana Point, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
33 North works for an easy group drink or low-pressure evening in the Monarch Beach resort area. It is stronger on setting and convenience than on publicly defined culinary or cocktail identity, so choose it for groups, dates, resort plans rather than a serious bar crawl.
About 33 North
33 North is a Dana Point venue with nightly evening hours and a smart casual dress code. It opens at 5 PM every day, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Choose 33 North when its Dana Point location, evening schedule, smart casual setting fit the night.
Plan around the evening schedule
33 North can make sense when you need a direct evening option in Dana Point. Its daily evening schedule gives planners a simple window to work, while the later Friday and Saturday closing time is useful for weekend plans.
Set expectations around its hours, Dana Point location, smart casual dress code. If you want to compare other options, consider 180 BLU or RITZ Lobby Bar without assuming the same format or experience.
Use it as a practical Dana Point option
A practical reason to choose 33 North is its consistent evening schedule. It is open nightly, with later hours on Friday and Saturday, so it can fit after-work plans, weekend evenings, or a low-planning meet-up. If your decision depends on public awards, a named chef, a published price point, or a specific menu identity, check current venue information before committing.
For a broader Dana Point plan, compare 33 North with other Dana Point dining and bar options by the details that matter to your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Website
- waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com/dine/33-north?SEO_id=GMB--R-SNAMOWA-3&y_source=1_MTAxOTc5OTkxMS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
- Phone
- (949) 234-3900
Venue details
Ambiance
Coastal-inspired living room with stylish bar, cozy fireplace, plush sofas, private fire tables on expansive outdoor terrace, and ocean sunset views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Piano
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Duchess of Monarch
- Chile de Arbol
- The Endless Summer
- Killer Dana
Planning details
Location
1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- RITZ Lobby Bar, Notable alternative
- 180 BLU, Notable alternative
- Splashes Bar, Notable alternative
- Cleo St, Notable alternative
- Saloon, Notable alternative
Bar context
How 33 North compares in Dana Point
33 North is the practical group pick when ease matters. Compared with RITZ Lobby Bar, it reads less like a classic luxury-hotel lobby stop and more like a flexible Monarch Beach option for mixed groups. Choose RITZ Lobby Bar when the group wants a more formal hotel-bar mood; choose 33 North when convenience and a simpler plan matter more.
180 BLU is the stronger cross-shop for people prioritizing an ocean-view bar identity. 33 North is easier to slot into a resort evening and better for groups that do not want the venue to dominate the plan. If the night is built around ambiance, 180 BLU has the clearer brief; if it is one stop in a larger Dana Point evening, 33 North is the safer logistical call.
Against out-of-metro options like Splashes Bar, Cleo St, Saloon, 33 North wins mainly on Dana Point convenience. Do not travel out of the area just to replace it unless the group wants a more specific bar style or a different coastal setting.
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Compare 33 North
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 33 North | Dana Point | No published awards |
| RITZ Lobby Bar | Dana Point | No published awards |
| 180 BLU | Dana Point | No published awards |
| Splashes Bar | Laguna Beach | No published awards |
| Cleo St | Laguna Beach | No published awards |
| Saloon | Laguna Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at 33 North?
Expect a Dana Point setting with nightly evening hours and a smart casual dress code; choose it if those fit the mood you want.
Is the food good at 33 North?
Use the evening hours and smart casual dress code to decide whether it fits your Dana Point plans; check the current menu if food specifics are central to your decision.
Is 33 North good for a date?
It may work for a date if the basics fit your plan: Dana Point location, smart casual dress, evening hours every night. For a broader comparison, RITZ Lobby Bar is another option to consider.
What's the best time to go to 33 North?
33 North is open 5–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 5–11 PM Friday and Saturday. The best time depends on your schedule and the kind of evening you want.
