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Stay Classy Hostel

Stay Classy Hostel
2.0 star property
East Village, 2.3 km from California Tower
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (789)
"Good place to stay "
United States
sai
Stay Classy Hostel

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
1.9 km from California Tower
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
"would definitely go back and stay there again "
United States
Kounwick
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
3.5 star property
1.5 km from California Tower
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The hotel and staff are amazing!"
United States
Barbara
The price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
3.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.4 km from California Tower
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location "
United States
Mohammad
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
2.8 km from California Tower
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1370)
"Amazing hotel, great staff and awesome food!"
United States
michael
The price is AU$391
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (633)
"Great stay"
United States
Angelica
The price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.5 star property
2.4 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean hotel, friendly staff and great location right across from the cruise terminal!"
United States
Jeff
The price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Hostel
2.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.2 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (543)
"Great location with clean, comfortable rooms. Amazing ambiance and professional staff. I would stay hear again."
United States
Anthony Michael
Gaslamp Hostel

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
East Village, 2.4 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (614)
"Everything was splendid. Very friendly staff as well. "
United States
Irving
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego
5.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.6 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great room, great service great location!"
United States
Christer
The price is AU$555
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Pendry San Diego

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2056)
"Very comfortable, nice location and good service "
United States
ALEXANDER
The price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
4.0 star property
Marina District, 2.8 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1969)
"Great place to stay, everything close by"
United States
Manjinder
The price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.0 star property
2.5 km from California Tower
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (644)
"Loved this hotel. Near everything and the kids loved it. Staff was super friendly. "
United States
Wendy
The price is AU$449
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown
3.0 star property
1.4 km from California Tower
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Good breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms and attentive, pleasant staff, all at a great value."
United States
charles
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4.0 star property
Little Italy, 1.6 km from California Tower
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Jacorey
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
3.0 star property
2 km from California Tower
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great area, staff was attentive and the balcony was an unexpected surprise! Great hotel! "
United States
Armando
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3.5 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2 km from California Tower
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1017)
"Great hotel, excellent location, excellent view on rooftop!"
United States
Rajeev
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel
4.5 star property
2 km from California Tower
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Loved this stay, they were very accommodating "
United States
Maurizio
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Westgate Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
1.9 km from California Tower
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (883)
"Friendly staff throughout stay and clean rooms"
United States
Alvin
The price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 2.1 km from California Tower
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"The staff was amazing, friendly, helpful and attentive. "
United States
Jan
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around California Tower?
California Tower is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 176 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to California Tower?
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from California Tower. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy and Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG.
How many hotels are there close to California Tower?
Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from California Tower.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near California Tower, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to California Tower.
What can I see and do near California Tower?
You'll want to browse the collections at San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Air and Space Museum. Hotel del Coronado, Casa de Balboa and Star of India are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around California Tower. You can catch a show at Old Globe Theater, San Diego Civic Theatre and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.