Originally Posted by KSA_USA

I went to Disneyland 2 months ago. it is not what it used to be. not crowded at all. no more that 20 min. to get into popular rides ( except for space mountain).

Definitely consider St. Regis Monarch beach. its a gorgeous property in a lovely area. not too far from the resort there is a little fun place I like to go to for breakfast. its called Ruby's. make a right as you exit the resort heading toward pacific coast Hwy (PCH). make right at PCH and keep driving for about 20 KM and it will be on your left. it is a very little basic and very cheap place but delicious food and amazing view of the ocean ( while driving you will see another Ruby's to your right. keep driving until you get to the one on the left). there is a nice shopping center not to far from the resort. its called the spectrum. lots of shops and restaurants ( including the cheese cake factory )

Originally Posted by ABG

If only Gold then why the interest in SPG for this trip...? So Cal is not their strongest market and while i'm a fan of St Regis Monarch Beach, its not perhaps as good as Montage Laguna Beach (beachfront). I've even had Disney people stay at Resort at Pelican Hill which is 10 miles up the coast from Dana Point and therefore closer to Anaheim. Some great rooms sizes at Pelican Hill.

St. Regis Monach Beach is part of FHR and Virtuoso for those perks since you are only SPG Gold.