Pechanga Casino
The Pechanga Indian Reservation, home of San Diego's largest casino, offers a hotel, golf course, spa, multiple restaurants and an entertainment venue that attracts popular music acts from around the country. The casino itself is over 188,000 square feet of space and houses more than 2,000 slot machines and 160 table games. For high rollers, the high-limit gaming area offers a private lounge with tables that require a minimum $100 bet. When you are ready to eat, the Great Oak Steakhouse has won awards for its extensive wine collection from some of the wine industry's largest magazines. The Journey golf course provides more than seven miles of cart paths through nature areas. After you've finished, drop by the spa to relax.
Pechanga Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-0484
pechanga.com
Pala Casino
The Pala Casino does not have its own course, but it has a working relationship with four local courses and can help hotel guests arrange a round. When you return, you can relax at the hotel's spa or take a dip in the pool before enjoying The Oakroom Steakhouse or the Choices The Buffet, which features over 200 food options.
The casino has over 80 tables and 2,000 slot machines. The high-limit area has tables with up to a $5,000 limit and all of the rooms in this area are laid out with feng shui in mind, in order to maximize the player's chi.
Pala Casino
11154 Hwy 76
Pala, CA 92059
(877) 946-7252
palacasino.com
Valley View Casino
The Valley View Casino is best known around San Diego for its daily lobster buffet, which is free to all player's club members on their first visit. If you don't enjoy buffet meals, the Black and Blue Steakhouse features a sit-down menu.
The casino offers 25 table games, including poker, black jack, roulette and baccarat. The 2,000 slot machines have a progressive jackpot starting at $10,000 and guaranteed to hit before $150,000.
Valley View Casino
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
(866) 843-9946
valleyviewcasino.com
About The Author
Jill Harness has written on a variety of subjects for more than 10 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including "San Diego City Beat," "Mental Floss," Rue The Day! and Neatorama. Harness has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University.
