Monarch Shores
Overview
Set in a luxury beachfront home on the cliffs of Dana Point, California, Monarch Shores offers detox, residential care, and an outpatient program for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The center provides a luxury recovery experience with executive and professional tracks available. Clients can choose between 12-step or non-12-step pathways. Personal cell phones and laptops are allowed so clients can stay connected to work and family life during treatment.
Ages Served
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Adult men
- Adult women
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
A Boutique Oceanfront Setting for Recovery
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the center offers an exclusive, executive-style rehab that blends a serene environment with high-end amenities such as gourmet meals, spa services, fitness programs, and private ocean-view rooms. The setting ensures personal attention and privacy, making it a good fit for professionals and individuals seeking a discreet, comfortable recovery experience.
Integrated Care for Substance Use and Mental Health
The center specializes in treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions and chronic pain. Each client receives an adapted treatment plan that addresses both together, with the goal of long-term stability and resilience. Evidence-based therapy is interwoven with trauma-informed care. Clients also have access to grief counseling and relapse prevention support. The center offers 12-Step, non-12-Step, SMART Recovery, and faith-based tracks so clients can choose what best resonates with them.
Mind-Body Healing and Recreation
To support whole-person recovery, the program incorporates holistic practices such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, aromatherapy, and art and music therapy. Clients also enjoy activities such as hiking, kayaking, bonfires, paddle boarding, and whale watching. These options provide healthy ways to manage stress, rebuild physical health, and reconnect with personal well-being.
Flexible and Tech-Friendly
Recognizing the realities of modern life, the center allows the use of cell phones and laptops. This makes it possible for executives, students, and parents to manage work, school, or family responsibilities while in treatment. Stays are flexible, ranging from two weeks to 90 days, depending on each client’s needs and progress.
Safe, Professional Detox
Detox is often the first step in treatment, and the center provides medically supervised detox on-site. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are prescribed when needed. Each process is customized to the client’s history and needs, with 24/7 monitoring to ensure safety and comfort during withdrawal.
Aftercare and Continued Support
Recovery planning begins on day one. Discharge plans may include step-down care through intensive outpatient programs (IOP), access to recovery coaches, or connection to alumni networks and private online groups. These aftercare resources help clients transition back into daily life with a greater sense of stability.
Client Reviews
Clients describe strong support from staff, effective programs, and a welcoming environment. A few suggest the center could strengthen consistency in care delivery.
- Staff & Care Experience (100% positive): Reviews consistently praise the compassion and professionalism of the team. "A beautiful location with the best staff and services"
- Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Many clients credit the program with lasting change. A few note mixed follow-through. "This place was the best treatment center I have ever been to"
- Support & Community (100% positive): Clients highlight the peer bonds and alumni support that continue after treatment. "I still stay in touch with my brothers and sisters in recovery and we all act as a support network"
- Access & Process: Admissions and logistics are described as smooth by many clients. A few mention concerns with insurance and management focus. "Everything was wonderful, educational and comfortable"
Cost and Insurance
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$$$ - High-end Facility
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Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Mental health support
Counseling and Education
- Group therapy
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Substance use assessment
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Beach access
- Gourmet meals
- Access to nature
- Dietary accommodations
- Gardens
- Healthy meals
- In-house chef
- Meditation rooms
- Outdoor relaxation lounge
- Relaxation lounge
- Walking paths
Room Amenities
- Air conditioned rooms
- Bathroom essentials
- Desk
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Private bathroom
- Private rooms
- TV
Activities
- AA/NA Meetings
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Secular meetings
- Yoga
- Beach walks
- Fitness activities
- Fitness coaching
- Hiking
- Life skills workshops
- Offsite outings
- Spiritual or faith-based services
Settings
- Coastal
Policies
- Allows cell phones
- Allows internet access
Ownership Type
- For-profit
Quality and Trust
The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.
Learn moreSAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
This is a federal certification for programs that offer medication like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. It means the center is legally approved to provide this care, follows strict safety rules, and combines medication with counseling to support long-term recovery.
Learn moreReviews and Ratings
- Caring and knowledgeable staff
- Valuable tools and support for recovery
- Beautiful accommodations
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