Hardy Memorial Tower, San Diego

Name: Hardy Memorial Tower
Address: San Diego, United States

#256 among attractions in San Diego

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Facts and practical information

Hardy Memorial Tower at San Diego State University, constructed as a Works Progress Administration project in 1931, is 11 stories tall; it contains the Fletcher Symphonic Carillon, consisting of 204 bells over 6 octaves. Hardy Memorial Tower is part of the original core of the SDSU campus on Montezuma mesa, and was the university's original library. ()

Coordinates: 32°46'33"N, 117°4'16"W

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Mid-City (College West)San Diego United States

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Hardy Memorial Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Viejas Arena, Aztec Student Union, Adobe Falls, San Diego State Aztecs.

~1400 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Viejas Arena, San Diego
7 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, the Viejas Arena stands as a premier sports venue that pulses with the energy and enthusiasm of its spectators. This dynamic arena, with a seating capacity of over 12,000, is a hub for athletic events, concerts, and various...
~780 ftS
Park
Aztec Student Union, San Diego
4 min walk • The Aztec Student Union is a student union in the center of San Diego State University's campus, just east of Malcolm A. Love Library.
~1520 ftN
Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction
Adobe Falls, San Diego
8 min walk • Adobe Falls is a seasonal waterfall on a tributary of the San Diego River. San Diego State University owns the land and it is currently posted with No Trespassing signs. There is no legal public access to this location.
~600 ftW
Universities and schools
San Diego State Aztecs, San Diego
3 min walk • The San Diego State Aztecs are the athletic teams that represent San Diego State University. San Diego State currently sponsors six men's and eleven women's sports at the varsity level.
~320 ftNW
Mission Revival Style architecture
Hepner Hall, San Diego
2 min walk • Hepner Hall, designed by the senior architectural designer of the California Division of the State Architect, Howard Spencer Hazen, and completed in 1931, is the iconic academic building in the center of San Diego State University's campus, just north of Malcolm A.
~330 ftSE
Library
Malcolm A. Love Library, San Diego
2 min walk • Malcolm A. Love Library, opened in 1971, is the primary, central academic library serving multiple campuses of San Diego State University in Southern California and Northern Baja California, Mexico.
~1600 ftSE
Neighbourhood
College Area, San Diego
8 min walk • The College Area is a residential community in the Mid-City region of San Diego, California, United States. The College Area is dominated by San Diego State University, after which the area is named.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Rolando, San Diego
29 min walk • Rolando is a neighborhood of the Mid-City region of San Diego, California. Rolando is mostly residential with the exception of El Cajon Boulevard, which features the Campus Plaza shopping center.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Del Cerro, San Diego
15 min walk • Del Cerro is a hilly residential neighborhood of approximately 2,300 residents in the eastern part of San Diego, California. Del Cerro borders the communities of San Carlos, Allied Gardens, College Area, Grantville, and the city of La Mesa, and is adjacent to Lake Murray and San Diego State University.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Talmadge, San Diego
35 min walk • Talmadge is a neighborhood of the mid-city region of San Diego, California. Its borders are defined by Fairmount Avenue to the West, Montezuma Road/Collwood Boulevard to the Northeast, and El Cajon Boulevard to the South.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Navajo, San Diego
29 min walk • Navajo is a hilly community in San Diego, California near East County. It is a designated planning area for the city of San Diego. It includes the neighborhoods of Del Cerro, Grantville, San Carlos, and Allied Gardens. The area encompasses approximately 14 square miles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hardy Memorial Tower?

Nearby attractions include Hepner Hall, San Diego (2 min walk), Malcolm A. Love Library, San Diego (2 min walk), San Diego State Aztecs, San Diego (3 min walk), Aztec Student Union, San Diego (4 min walk).

How to get to Hardy Memorial Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hardy Memorial Tower:

Light rail

Sdsu • Lines: 530 (6 min walk)
Alvarado Medical Center • Lines: 530 (22 min walk)