The Restaurant at Tower23 Hotel

"Jordan, the 10,000-square-foot restaurant, and the boardwalk/beach Tower Bar promise to become new centers of hip"

"The hotel is steps from the sand and party-friendly Pacific Beach's bars and eateries, though with amenities like free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service from JRDN, the on-site restaurant known for its steaks and mussels, it can be hard to motivate yourself to leave"

"Guests without cars can easily walk to surrounding restaurants and shops and not be “stuck in the hotel” as at some remote beach properties"

"Just steps from the sand, this Pacific Beach hotel gets high marks for its "A+ ambiance", solid staff and "fantastic" rooms featuring "modern, fun" decor, teak furnishings and private balconies or patios (many with ocean views); "catch a sunset" and enjoy "killer" cocktails at the happy hour by the fire pit on the second-floor deck that affords "amazing" beach vistas, or dine on "awesome" food in the on-site restaurant"

"Don’t leave too hastily, though; the restaurant serves equally memorable California cuisine in a laid-back setting"

"The restaurant’s glass-enclosed wine cellar flaunts “Rim of Fire” libations from all around the Pacific included up-and-coming labels from Washington state and Baja California"

"Rates are fairly reflected in the playful modern decor and delightful restaurant, as well as the rare beachfront location"

"For example, the in-room menu offers lemon ricotta pancakes; the restaurant does not, and no amount of gentle pleading would result in pancakes on my plate when at JRDN for breakfast"

"There's no need for a car for those looking to primarily explore the immediate neighborhood of Pacific Beach, with its many restaurants, surf shops, activities, and pier"