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World-Class Casinos and Resorts
A Sure Bet
Known for its famous year-round climate, 50 miles of beautiful coastline beaches (with quaint beach towns that add to the allure) and the historic Gaslamp Quarter for downtown dining, nightlife and shopping, San Diego is never shy of entertainment options for visitors as well as locals. Just a short drive outside of the city, San Diego County also boasts the largest number of Native American casinos of any region in the country, a thriving gaming community filled with world-class facilities and resorts.
With luxury spas, golf courses, showrooms, live entertainment, outlet centers and five-star resorts, San Diego's casinos are rich in culture and recreational activities to enjoy. So take a break from lying on the sand or the pool, and step into the action at San Diego's top casinos.
Viejas Casino
Viejas Casino is just 35 miles east of San Diego in Alpine and offers thousands of slots, more than 80 table games, bingo, off-track betting and a variety of restaurants, including the stylish V-Lounge, and the 700-seat Dreamcatcher showroom for live entertainment. It also features a new expanded poker area with more than 20 tables and extra plasma screens for football, boxing and other events, which means even better access and entertainment for players and spectators.
"Moving our poker room to the main floor has already created a lot of buzz on our casino floor from both poker players and other casino guests who pick up on all the new activity and excitement in the table games area," says Casino General Manager Jack McGinty. "We've received great feedback from our guests, and we're looking forward to offering new tournaments and payouts in the coming months." The casino also hosts daily and weekly tournaments, including morning and evening No-Limit Hold 'Em.
In addition, Viejas Outlet Center has 255,000 square feet of shopping, even more restaurants, an ice skating rink open during the winter, Concerts in the Park (April through September), an interactive water fountain for kids, and coming this fall, the brand-new Viejas Bowl, a must-hit entertainment venue for families.
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Sycuan Resort and Casino
Located in El Cajon in nearby East County, Sycuan Resort brings casino and comfort together with this unique upscale resort that has it all - a lively casino, top-rated golf course, relaxing full-service spa and luxury accommodations. The casino features 2,000 slot machines, the largest smoke-free slot area in San Diego, 65 game tables, including Pai Gow and a 24-table poker room, a 1,200-seat Bingo Palace, several dining options, and a Showcase Theater for live concerts. As an added bonus, the casino offers free ground transportation throughout San Diego County and shuttle service to the resort.
Just a few miles down the road, the Sycuan Resort invites overnighters with lodging and scenic views of mountainous terrain and of the resort's two 18-hole championship golf courses and Pine Glen, the executive course. The resort also features 11 lighted tennis courts, swimming pools, the Primrose Spa for pampering and the Echo Lounge for eats and drinks after a full day at the casino.
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Pechanga Resort and Casino
Just north of San Diego into the gorgeous wine country of Temecula Valley, the Pechanga Resort and Casino is California's largest casino featuring state-of-the-art air filtration system, 3,400 slot and video machines, and more than 160 table games, including Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Pai Gow, Mini Baccarat and Pechanga Craps. The casino also offers extensive non-smoking sections, an elegant high-limit gaming area with lounge and a variety of food choices on the Temptations Food Walk.
The impressively designed Pechanga Resort embodies casual elegance with 517 spacious guest rooms and suites, Jacuzzi suites, an outdoor pool and sundeck, the Spa Pechanga, gourmet dining and the 1,200-seat Perching Theater. For more entertainment, check out the Pechanga's Cabaret Lounge, Eagle's Nest or The Comedy Club.
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Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino
Located on the Barona Indian Reservation in Lakeside, just 30 minutes east of downtown San Diego, the Barona Valley Resort and Casino combines rustic charm with vibrant casino action. It is also home to the exclusive 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, one of the most beautifully landscaped and favorite courses in California.
The casino features 2,000 slots, video poker and keno machines as well as 70 table games, a poker room, off-track betting, a bingo hall, and a surplus of other gaming activities to keep you on your betting toes.
Between bets, check out the elaborate dining scene with 11 options that range from the upscale Barona Oaks Steakhouse to the enormous 850-seat Ranch House Buffet with all the fixings. Or stay at the adjacent Barona Valley Resort, which offers 400 guestrooms and suites, an AmBience Day Spa, a romantic lakeside wedding chapel, and the Barona Creek Golf Club - you can conveniently get hitched, gamble and take in a game of golf all in the same day.
The reservation is also home to the Barona Museum, which displays handmade pottery, reed baskets, paintings, arrowheads and other Native American artifacts.
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Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort
Located in North County's Valley Center, Harrah's Rincon features more than 1,600 slot machines and 46 table games, including blackjack, baccarat, Pai Gow poker, Rincon craps and a poker room. The resort offers 200 guestrooms and suites, a large pool area and bar, a 900-seat indoor pavilion, the Oasis Lounge and Spirits bar, a full-service spa, and dining options that range from surf and turf to Asian cuisine.
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Golden Acorn Casino
Located east of Alpine in Campo, the Golden Acorn Casino is a roadside truck stop/casino that offers backcountry fun with 750 slot machines, 12 game tables, a Travel Center with fuel prices that will put money into your pockets and back into the game. The convenient 24-hour Golden Grill is great for an anytime snack.
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Casino Pauma
Tucked away in North County's Pauma Valley features more than 35,000 square feet of gaming, table games, blackjack, slot machines, Las Vegas-style buffets and live entertainment at the Live Red Parrot. Check out penny slots or weekly specials on craps or roulette.
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Pala Casino Spa Resort
Just down the road from Pauma toward the coast and in the center of Southern California's wine country, Pala Casino Spa Resort is a state-of-the-art facility that features 2,000 slot and video machines, 87 table games, 10 restaurants, two lounges with live entertainment daily, and a 2,000-seat Pala Events Center. Set against the serene backdrop of the Palomar Mountain, the resort features award-winning accommodations and the Pala Spa, a full-service salon with 14 treatment rooms and a fitness center.
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Valley View Casino
North County's Valley View Casino features more than 1,900 slot machines, the popular Colossal Coin jackpot, the award-winning Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge, a Main Stage bar with live entertainment, an outdoor concert venue and Luxury Line bus transportation.
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Santa Ysabel
Just outside of Julian off Highway 79 near Lake Henshaw, Santa Ysabel Casino reigns the area with top-of-the line slots and table games, blackjack, poker tournaments and the popular Casket o' Cash on Sundays. For eats, hit the local Orchard Restaurant for prime rib, or stay the weekend at a quaint bed and breakfast.
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La Posta Casino
Located in the southeast corner of San Diego County, this newer and more intimate 22,000 square foot facility boasts quality over quantity with the most popular gaming machines including the latest video slots plus classic and reel-style games. The casino also has a restaurant and bar.
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