What better way to kick off a San Diego wedding weekend than a fun and unique rehearsal dinner? Whether you’re hosting just the wedding party or every guest from out of town, the options are endless. Below are some of our favorite rehearsal dinner ideas based on your party size. For 10-15 Guests: For a rehearsal dinner with just immediate family and/or the wedding party, Dinner with a Chef offers fully...
San Diego offers family fun to groups of all sizes and ages – so we’re outlining our top tips for planning an extra special family reunion. Whether on the sand, at sea or behind-the-scenes, San Diego’s experiences are ideal for toddlers all the way up to grandparents. Where to Stay: While hotels are a great choice for business trips and small groups, we recommend a rental home for a family...
As one of the most upscale seaside communities in Southern California, it’s no surprise that La Jolla is home to a range of fine dining and hidden culinary gems. From ocean view dining to happy hour and cozy Italian hideaways, the village’s variety of restaurants suit the taste buds of food lovers from all over. For Ocean View Dining, Duke’s La Jolla outpost offers Polynesian-inspired seafood dishes with sweeping views of the Pacific...
As you enter your San Diego vacation rental, you’re greeted with a panoramic ocean view, glass of wine and the smell of a home cooked meal permeating through the villa. Have you entered a five-star all-inclusive resort? It may seem this way, but you’re at a Monarch Luxury Villa and you have pre-arranged for Daily Chef Service. The service is a perfect option for larger groups and family reunions. The...
Whether you’re jetting across the pond or taking a staycation, San Diego’s breathtaking sunset and year-round sunshine sets the scene for a romantic seaside marriage proposal. Below are some of our favorite ideas for popping the question in America’s Finest City. For guests staying at one of Monarch Luxury Villas’ La Jolla rentals, plan a perfect proposal on the sand at La Jolla Shores through our in-house concierge. A private beach...
San Diego is an ideal destination for wine lovers with Temecula Valley and Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe both within a few hours’ drive. But a lesser known wine trail includes the more than thirty urban wineries dotting the Coastline from Oceanside to Seaport Village, allowing visitors easy access to California’s fine wines. Through the San Diego Urban Winery Passport, guests can participate in tastings at any of the fifteen registered...
As the sweet smell of BBQ mixes with the salty ocean air, visitors and locals to San Diego over the Fourth of July weekend are in for a treat. The ideal beach weather, nationally acclaimed firework displays, and endless activities throughout America’s Finest City make this a holiday to remember. As the sun sets over the horizon, guests of Monarch Luxury Villas have a rare opportunity to experience grand firework...
With Comic-Con International in San Diego just around the corner, Monarch Luxury Villas is pleased to offer luxury housing and five-star concierge services to visiting attendees of the convention. With rental homes located in Point Loma, Coronado and La Jolla, Monarch guests are a short 15-30 minute drive from the famed comic convention yet a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Diego. As part of...
With nearly year-round sunshine in San Diego, families have ample opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings America’s Finest City has to offer. Monarch Luxury Villas’ in-house concierge has compiled her perfect one-week itinerary for families visiting San Diego this Summer (or Fall, Winter and Spring for that matter!) Leave the stress of traveling with kids at home, and let our team help plan your stay. Day 1: Upon landing,...
