Tower 23 Hotel
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2005 · Renovated 2023 · 17 rooms
Near: Belmont Park · 3.0 km
Guests love: Service · Dining
Belmont Park
3.0 km away · 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
(18,131 reviews)
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6 km away · 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
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Mission Bay Park
4.6 km away · San Diego, CA 92109
(25,180 reviews)
La Jolla Shores Park
6.8 km away · 8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are so happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that it was a great choice for your fun family vacation. Thank you for your kind compliments about your clean guest room and also about our staff; we are excited to share this with our team. The best part of this review is seeing that you will be back! We are here waiting to welcome you once again for another great Tower 23 stay! Thank you and warmest regards.
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The hotel's own JRDN restaurant serves seafood, steaks, and sushi with ocean views, and it's a solid choice for a meal without leaving the building. Right nearby, Captain's Quarters offers tapas and small plates with a creative cocktail list, while The Grass Skirt focuses on Polynesian-style tiki drinks and food. Pacific Beach itself is full of casual eateries, coffee spots, and bars along Garnet Avenue, all within easy walking distance. For a change of scene, the three-mile boardwalk toward Mission Beach passes more restaurants and snack stands. You can also grab a bike from the hotel to explore further along the beach path.
Tower 23 Hotel sits right on the beach in Pacific Beach, with a staircase leading directly to the sand. The neighborhood is lively, with surf shops, restaurants, and a boardwalk connecting Pacific and Mission Beaches. Crystal Pier is a short walk away, and the hotel loans bikes for exploring the beach path. Belmont Park is 3.0 km away, and SeaWorld San Diego is 4.6 km. The area is walkable for local spots, with La Jolla about 15 minutes by car to the north.
From San Diego International Airport, the drive is about 13 minutes. A taxi or ride-hailing service will take you directly to the hotel. If you prefer public transit, take the airport shuttle bus to Old Town Transit Center, then the line 30 bus to Mission Bl & Felspar St; the whole trip takes about 53 minutes. There is no direct bus, so plan for one transfer. The hotel is right on the beach in Pacific Beach, a short walk from Crystal Pier.
In the evening, you can start at the hotel's own bar and restaurant, JRDN, which serves seafood, steaks, and sushi with ocean views. For a change of scene, Captain's Quarters offers a moody, ship-inspired cocktail bar with a small plates menu, and The Grass Skirt is a Polynesian spot for tiki drinks. The beachfront boardwalk is right outside, perfect for a stroll after dinner. Crystal Pier is a short walk away, and the lively Pacific Beach neighborhood has plenty of bars and restaurants to explore. If you want to venture further, Mission Bay Park is 4.6 km away, but you'll need a car or ride to get there.
Tower 23 Hotel is a great base for exploring San Diego, especially if you want beach time first. You are right on the sand in Pacific Beach, a short walk from Crystal Pier, and the three-mile boardwalk to Mission Beach is perfect for a stroll or bike ride. Belmont Park is 3.0 km away, and SeaWorld San Diego and Mission Bay Park are each 4.6 km, so those are a quick drive or ride. La Jolla Shores Park is 6.8 km and Old Town San Diego is 7.2 km, both easy to reach by car or transit. For farther sights like Birch Aquarium at 7.7 km or Waterfront Park at 11.4 km, plan a longer trip. The hotel's own restaurant, JRDN, and bar make it easy to stay put after a day out.
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