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TOWER23 Hotel

TOWER23 Hotel

Mission Bay, San Diego

Opened 2005   $$$

“Modernist boardwalk retreat”

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A sharp neo-modernist glass box right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk, where locals gather around open-air fire pits for sunset drinks.

“Modernist boardwalk retreat”

Social

Oceanfront JRDN lounge and vibrant boardwalk patio hosting locals for sunset drinks and coastal weekend gatherings.

Local

Named after Lifeguard Tower 23, directly facing the Pacific Beach boardwalk and neighborhood surf breaks.

Design

Clean-lined coastal modernism by Graham Downes featuring teak accents, glass railings, and white minimalist guest rooms.

Lively

On the Pacific Beach boardwalk by Lifeguard Tower 23, steps from neighborhood surf bars and tacos

TOWER23 Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Minimalist interiors feature walnut furnishings and private oceanfront balconies, while suites add deep whirlpool tubs with chromatherapy lighting.

TOWER23 Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Architect Graham Downes designed the sleek three-story structure in 2005, naming it after the Pacific Beach lifeguard tower standing directly out front.

TOWER23 Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Beachfront restaurant JRDN serves sustainable seafood and sushi along an illuminated wave wall, while the open-air Tower Deck pours evening cocktails.

The neighborhood

Step straight onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk, where cruiser bikes, local surf breaks, and open-air taco stands line the waterfront.

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