Stepping into Surf Pad #221 at the Tower23 Hotel in Pacific Beach, guests can sit outside on the covered balcony to breathe in the cool coastal air and watch rows of surfers catch waves.

View from room #221

The hotel named after lifeguard tower 23 on the beach, offers an array of rooms and suites. There is a Sky Pad, Surf Pad, Sanctuary Suite, Sweet Suite and Serenity Suite. All have comfortable Tempur-Pedic beds with luxury linens and down comforters. There is a spacious step-in shower, two guest robes, mini-refrigerator, in-room safe and free wifi.

Designed by renowned architect Graham T. Downes, AIA, his contemporary design features glass and concrete materials, and an open air Tower sun-deck. He made sure each guest room and suite has some sort of a water view, with many having a partial or full Pacific Ocean vista.

In the center of the hotel is an outside deck offering comfortable lounge chairs, a flickering fire pit and sparkling Zen water garden. This is the ultimate place to sit back and watch the world pass by as bicyclists, joggers, dog walkers and surfers enjoy the boardwalk below.

Upon check-in, guests receive a card to redeem for two complimentary sunset drinks to enjoy while sitting on the al fresco dining patio at the onsite JRDN or to take back up to your room to enjoy on your patio or balcony.

During the afternoon, guests can take one of the complimentary cruiser bicycles out for a spin along the boardwalk, or check out complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and beach toys for a day on the sand and in the water.

Chef David Warner directs culinary operations at the onsite restaurant JRDN. His menu offers classic, flavorful food that creatively reflects the season. Walking into the restaurant to arrive on the al-fresco boardwalk view patio, one walks by the “Theatre of Light” wall adding drama and excitement to the restaurants decor.

Menu items include sushi, hummus and vegetable plate, salads, sandwiches, burgers, Butcher cut meat, chops, braised short rib and grilled local catch of the day.

Tower23 Hotel’s offers an Intimate Wedding Package for up to 40 guests, flexible cancellation policy and specials when guests stay 3 nights or more. For a change of scenery, this oceanfront lifestyle hotel is the ultimate staycation in San Diego. To learn more visit t23hotel.com/special-offers/.