Sapphire Tower

Sapphire Tower is a residential high-rise in downtown San Diego located at the intersection of Kettner Boulevard and A Street. The 32-story building contains 97 units and serves as a landmark on this corner of the waterfront district.

The project began in 2006 and was completed in 2008 during a period when San Diego's waterfront was being reshaped into a modern urban center. Its opening marked a shift toward high-rise residential development in the downtown area.

The building shows how San Diego transformed its downtown character during the 2000s through contemporary architecture and urban design. Walking around it, you can see how this structure became part of the city's effort to create a more modern residential core.

The building sits in the heart of downtown and is easily walkable to the waterfront and local shops. The surrounding area offers good transit connections and is straightforward for pedestrians to navigate.

The building occupies the southwestern corner of its intersection and ranks among the taller structures visible from downtown streets. Its prominent corner placement makes it a useful visual reference point when exploring the waterfront neighborhood.

Location: California

Inception: 2008

Floors above the ground: 32

GPS coordinates: 32.71920,-117.16900

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24