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Town and Country Resort

Town and Country Resort

Mission Valley, San Diego

Opened 1953   Renovated 2020   $$

“Retro poolside playground”

Resort Design Social
Central
Town and Country Resort — vibe

Vibe

A breezy mid-century playground where days center on sunny pool decks and evenings wind down around Monkeybar fire pits.

“Retro poolside playground”

Resort

A four-story spiral waterslide, zero-entry family pool deck, sand volleyball court, and riverfront park.

Design

Gensler-designed mid-century revival showcasing bold retro colors, clean lines, and breezy indoor-outdoor spaces.

Social

Evenings around Monkeybar fire pits, poolside frozen drinks, and lawn games on the patio.

Central

In Mission Valley along Hotel Circle, steps from the San Diego River and Fashion Valley Mall.

Town and Country Resort — rooms

Rooms

Guest rooms lean into retro California style with warm wood accents, coastal artwork, and private patios overlooking palm gardens.

Town and Country Resort — wellness

Wellness

The sprawling pool deck centers on a zero-entry family pool, shaded cabanas, and the four-story Twister spiral waterslide.

Town and Country Resort — backstory

Backstory

What began in 1953 as a modest 46-room motor inn eventually grew to become the founding anchor of Hotel Circle.

Town and Country Resort — eat & drink

Eat & drink

ARLO serves scratch-made California plates beside an outdoor fireplace, while Monkeybar mixes craft cocktails over wood-fired pizzas.

The neighborhood

A three-acre riverfront park connects the grounds directly to the San Diego River corridor, local trolley stops, and Fashion Valley.

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