Joe Barajas
★★★★★
4 days ago
I had my 1968 MGB towed by Closeby Towing. Daniel was friendly, professional and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend.
Covering 59+ Neighborhoods • Every Major Freeway
Tow Truck ServiceAcross San Diego
From Oceanside to the border, from the coast to Alpine — one call, one company, every corner of the county.
I-5I-8I-15I-805SR-163SR-56+ 5 more
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Paul Stevenson
★★★★★
1 week ago
Daniel was very professional and helpful. He got my Jeep Compass home after being stranded. I recommend CloseBy Towing in San Diego.
Brenda Valadez
★★★★★
13 hours ago
Great service! The driver arrived sooner than expected, and made a stressful situation much easier! If you ever need roadside assistance this is the company to call!
Jacob Perkins
★★★★★
14 hours ago
Fantastic and professional towing service. Very friendly and very fair, affordable prices. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tow.
Adam Perse'
★★★★★
17 hours ago
This company was very fast and helpful. I blew a tire on Olympic Parkway during rush hour traffic and they truly made me feel like a priority.
Joe Barajas
★★★★★
4 days ago
I had my 1968 MGB towed by Closeby Towing. Daniel was friendly, professional and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend.
Paul Stevenson
★★★★★
1 week ago
Daniel was very professional and helpful. He got my Jeep Compass home after being stranded. I recommend CloseBy Towing in San Diego.
Brenda Valadez
★★★★★
13 hours ago
Great service! The driver arrived sooner than expected, and made a stressful situation much easier! If you ever need roadside assistance this is the company to call!
Jacob Perkins
★★★★★
14 hours ago
Fantastic and professional towing service. Very friendly and very fair, affordable prices. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tow.
Adam Perse'
★★★★★
17 hours ago
This company was very fast and helpful. I blew a tire on Olympic Parkway during rush hour traffic and they truly made me feel like a priority.
Why San Diego Drivers Call CloseBy
San Diego County covers over 4,200 square miles — from the Pacific coastline to the Anza-Borrego desert, from Camp Pendleton to the Tijuana border crossing. With 3.3 million residents and millions of annual tourists, vehicles break down constantly across this vast and diverse landscape.
CloseBy Towing is built for San Diego's unique geography. We don't operate from a single yard — our trucks are staged across 5 regions so the closest driver is always minutes away. Stuck on the I-5 merge in Sorrento Valley? Locked out at Petco Park? Overheated climbing the I-8 grade past San Diego State? We've handled all of it, thousands of times.
Every neighborhood page below has local details — response times, landmarks we serve, roads we cover, and FAQs specific to that area. Find yours and see exactly how we can help where you are.
Every Region. Every Neighborhood.
Click any neighborhood to see local coverage details, response times, and area-specific information.
🌊Coastal & Downtown
From the Gaslamp to La Jolla Cove
I-5I-8 WestSR-163
San Diego's coastline stretches over 70 miles. Whether you're stuck on the Pacific Coast Highway near Del Mar, broken down in the Gaslamp Quarter after a night out, or dealing with a dead battery at La Jolla Shores — our trucks cover every beach community and downtown block.
🏙️Central San Diego
The heart of the city
I-8SR-163I-805SR-15
Central San Diego is where the city's busiest corridors converge. Mission Valley's shopping centers, Hillcrest's dense residential streets, Kearny Mesa's auto rows — these are neighborhoods with constant traffic and vehicles that need help at all hours.
🌄East County
From the suburbs to the foothills
I-8 EastSR-67SR-125
East County is sprawling and varied — from busy El Cajon Boulevard to the rural roads of Alpine and Lakeside. Summer heat pushes engine temps to the limit out here, making overheats and breakdowns more common. Our East County drivers know every canyon road and shopping plaza.
🌴South Bay
San Diego's southern gateway
I-805 SouthI-5 SouthSR-54SR-125 South
South Bay is home to over 500,000 residents across Chula Vista, National City, and the border communities. Cross-border traffic on I-5 and I-805 means breakdowns are a daily occurrence. We station drivers throughout the South Bay for the fastest possible response.
🏔️North County
Inland valleys and planned communities
I-15 NorthSR-56SR-78
North County's master-planned communities, tech corridors, and rolling hills mean long distances between services. From the Qualcomm campus in Sorrento Valley to the ranch estates of Rancho Santa Fe, our North County trucks handle everything from luxury flatbed transport to commuter breakdowns on I-15.
San Diego Freeway Coverage
Broke down on the shoulder? We respond to every major freeway and highway in San Diego County.
I-575 mi through SD County
Oceanside → San Ysidro (Border)
California's busiest north–south freeway. We cover every exit from Oceanside to the San Ysidro border crossing.
I-835 mi through SD County
Ocean Beach → Alpine
Connects the coast to East County through Mission Valley. Heavy commuter traffic and a steep grade past SDSU.
I-1540 mi through SD County
Downtown → Escondido
The north–south spine of inland San Diego. Tech commuters, Qualcomm Stadium traffic, and the Express Lanes.
I-80528 mi
Sorrento Valley → San Ysidro
Parallels I-5 through the center of San Diego. Heavy South Bay and cross-border traffic daily.
SR-16311 mi
Downtown → Kearny Mesa
Cuts through Balboa Park and connects downtown to the central business corridors.
SR-5610 mi
Torrey Pines → I-15
East–west connector linking the coast to inland North County through Carmel Valley and Rancho Penasquitos.
Every Service, Every Neighborhood
All seven of our services are available anywhere in San Diego County — no exceptions, no extra fees for remote areas.
Towing
Flatbed and wheel-lift towing for any vehicle — cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and luxury vehicles.
Collision Recovery
Post-accident vehicle recovery. We coordinate with CHP, document for insurance, and transport safely.
Jump Start
Dead battery? We come to you with professional jump-start equipment — no need for another car.
Lockout Service
Locked your keys inside? We open your car without damage in minutes — any make, any model.
Tire Change
Flat tire on the freeway or in a parking lot? We swap it for your spare quickly and safely.
Gas Delivery
Ran out of fuel? We deliver enough gas to get you to the nearest station — wherever you are.
Winch-Out
Stuck in mud, sand, a ditch, or an embankment? Our winch equipment pulls you out safely.
San Diego Towing FAQ
What parts of San Diego County do you cover?
We cover all of San Diego County — over 60 neighborhoods across 5 regions. From Oceanside and Carlsbad in the north to San Ysidro at the Mexican border, and from the beaches to Alpine in the east. Every major freeway (I-5, I-8, I-15, I-805) and every community in between.
How does your response time vary across San Diego?
We stage drivers in each region of San Diego County for consistent response times. Coastal and central San Diego: 15–25 minutes. East County and North County: 20–30 minutes. South Bay: 15–25 minutes. Freeway breakdowns often get faster response because we can dispatch from multiple directions.
Which San Diego freeways do you respond to?
All of them. We respond to breakdowns and accidents on I-5, I-8, I-15, I-805, SR-163, SR-56, SR-52, SR-67, SR-78, SR-125, and SR-54. Freeway calls are prioritized because shoulder breakdowns are a safety hazard — we dispatch immediately.
Do you offer different services in different areas?
Every service we offer — towing, jump starts, lockouts, tire changes, gas delivery, winch-outs, and collision recovery — is available in every neighborhood across San Diego County. No matter where you are, you get the same fast response and professional service.
Are there extra charges for remote areas like Alpine or Lakeside?
Our pricing is transparent and distance-based. Towing starts at $95 for the hookup plus $5 per mile. You get your exact price before we dispatch — no surprises, no hidden fees, regardless of which neighborhood you're in.
Can you tow my car to a shop in a different part of San Diego?
Absolutely. We tow to any destination in San Diego County — your preferred mechanic, a dealership, your home, or an auto body shop. Long-distance tows within the county are quoted upfront based on mileage. Just tell us where you need the vehicle to go.
Stranded Somewhere in San Diego?
It doesn't matter which neighborhood, which freeway, or what time it is. We're here.
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