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Pacific Beach, a coastal San Diego neighborhood, is an unlikely place for a hideaway crafted from translucent glass with lines that are contemporary and clean. But that is what you will find at Tower23 Hotel, a chic retreat surrounded by serious surfers and sun-worshippers. Sporting a cool and unconventional façade, its name is derived from lifeguard tower 23, which is positioned near the hotel and serves as a beacon for beach goers. Select from an assortment of room and suite types - Spirit Pad, Sky Pad, Surf Pad, Sanctuary Suite and Sweet Suite - that bask in modernistic features with sleek furnishings and minimalist appointments, coupled with private balconies or patios. The amenities are also a bit out-of-the-box, with chromatherapy baths, step-in rain showers, mini-bars personalized to your liking, and Xbox entertainment centers.
Tower23 Hotel
4551 Ocean Blvd.
San Diego, California
92109
Nearest Airport: SAN
Great location in middle of Pacific Beach. Can be a little noisy with the younger demographic that is popular in PB. Love walking to KONO's restaurant AND the walk-up coffee bar that opens at 7am daily. Morning walks along the boardwalk from PB to South Mission Beach Lifeguard station along the ocean is a great start to the day. Front-end staff all professional and friendly! Special shout out to Victor during our stay who made us feel like extended family (the good ones)..
Eric D - El Dorado Hills, California
Fantastic location at the beach! Room was modern and the bed was super comfortable. Walking distance to everything. 2nd floor outside deck is a great place to watch sunsets. Will come back!
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Excellence, Value, Location... the system wants 100 words or more, so I keep typing more top comply, like somehow the first 3 words dont say it all... blah blah blah
Brett D - Denver, Colorado
I get to stay at Tower 23 a couple/few times a year, and it never disappoints. It's one of the best beach hotels anywhere, and though I'm usually in San Diego for work, the hotel and its staff make it seem more like a working vacation. On my most recent visit (Sept. '25), Natalia, Marta, and Tony kept up the great service. Looking forward to my next trip to SD!
Tony P
We had another absolutely wonderful stay at Tower 23. This was our third year visiting, and everything was, once again, excellent. The location is perfect, the rooms are pristine, and the staff is consistently friendly and attentive. From the moment we arrive, we feel so welcome and relaxed. The beautiful ocean views, the amazing food at JRDN, and the overall energy ocean vibe make it the perfect place to unwind. Thank you for another unforgettable experience. It truly feels like our home away from home. We’re already looking forward to our fourth visit!❤️
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Excellent hotel and service... will not consider another hotel in San Diego. Staff is professional and top shelf.
-E. Hastings
Outstanding location facing the ocean in an old beach suburb of San Diego. Beautiful setting and clean contemporary design to establish a new standard for the city. Impeccable rooms atop a fine restaurant and service is hip, attentive and aware. I lose myself every time I stay. A highlight of my travels.
-G. Gustafson
Excellent customer service from start to finish... I will return soon!
-A. Herro