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On the Go... Winter San Diego Staycation

Winter Getaway at Tower23 Guests receive free wi-fi, a mini-
refrigerator, and use of complimentary
BY JILL WEINLEIN cruiser bicycles, beach chairs, boogie
boards, umbrellas and beach toys.
San Diego is temperate year-round and Suites at the hotel are named Sanctuary,
during the winter months, the So Cal Sweet and Serenity. All have comfortable
destination usually offers clear skies and bedding, a ‘Chromatherapy’ floating
temperatures in the mid-60s. Since there whirlpool soaking tub, and a separate
aren’t as many visitors, it’s an ideal time to step-in shower. In the sitting area, there is
get away for a change of beachfront a pull-out queen sleeper sofa, small wet
scenery. bar and sliding door leading out to a patio
Last month we drove down to Pacific or balcony overlooking the open air
Beach to stay at a newer property, Tower23 Tower Deck and ocean.
designed by renowned architect Graham T. The two-bedroom Sweet Suite offers a
Downes, AIA. The modern, concrete and floating King-sized bed in the middle of
glass three-story boutique hotel is named one of the rooms, with a private balcony
after its location near lifeguard tower 23 and a separate living area with an
on Pacific Beach. additional private balcony looking out to
In the center of the hotel is an outside the sand, surfers and the Pacific Ocean. The
deck offering comfortable lounge chairs, a spacious bathroom offers a walk-in
flickering fire pit and sparkling Zen water shower and a large Jacuzzi whirlpool tub.
garden. This is the ultimate place to sit During the day we rode the
back and watch the world pass by as complimentary bicycles on paved paths
bicyclists, joggers, dog walkers and surfers along the boardwalk to Mission Bay. This
enjoy the boardwalk below. area in San Diego offers designated bike
Upon check-in, guests receive a card to paths all along the beach and bay.
redeem for two complimentary sunset Before sunset, we took a long beach
drinks to enjoy while sitting on the al walk to the rugged headlands of La Jolla
fresco dining patio at the onsite restaurant, and back to Crystal Pier before dinner at
JRDN, or to take back up to their room to Tower23 Hotel’s onsite restaurant JRDN.
enjoy on their patio or balcony. Tables are set outside for guests to enjoy
Rooms are named “pads” and our Surf classic, flavorful food that creatively
Pad #221 offered a sliding door to allow reflects the season. One 70-foot long
cool coastal air inside, and two chairs to sit interior wall in the restaurant offers a
and watch rows of surfers catching waves “Theatre of Light” wave wall adding
directly in front and near the historic excitement to the restaurants decor with
Crystal Beach Pier. it’s changing colors.
Pads have either two queen-sized beds Menu items at JRDN include butcher-cut
or one king Tempur-Pedic bed with luxury steaks and meat, grilled local catch of the
linens and down comforters. There is a day, sushi, salads, sandwiches, burgers,
spacious walk-in shower, and two luxury braised short rib and Baja California style
blue robes in the closet, as well as an in- favorites.
room personal safe.

Tower23 offers a 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/. 723 Fespar Street,
(858)270-2323.

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