San Diego is home to extravagant casinos and resorts with challenging golf courses. Enjoy the excitement of San Diego County casinos and play table games like blackjack, Pai Gow poker, craps and Caribbean stud. In addition to gaming, the city has luxury spas, five-star restaurants, first-class entertainment and beaches.
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino
Visitors can choose from 2,000 slot machines, video poker and 70 table games at Barona Casino. The casino features a 15-table poker room, betting parlor and bingo hall. Barona has ranch-style décor, buffet restaurants, a food court and fine dining at the Barona Oaks Steakhouse. The resort also offers the 18-hole Barona Creek Golf Club, the AmBience Day Spa and a romantic wedding chapel with lakeside views.
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
(888) 722-7662
barona.com
Palomar Club and Casino
The Palomar is the closest non-smoking casino to downtown San Diego. It features poker tournaments every Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can relax on plush sofas and massage chairs while watching sports on large-screen TVs or have a cocktail at the bar. Complimentary coffee and tea is served, and deli items like salads and sandwiches are sold. The casino doesn't have a restaurant, but staff members can order delivery or pickup food from local restaurants.
Palomar Club and Casino
2724 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 280-5828
palomarcardclub.net
Viejas Casino
Viejas Casino has thousands of slot machines, 90 tables games, a bingo pavilion and an off-track betting facility. Its DreamCatcher showroom and bar has free entertainment. Musicians perform at the annual outdoor Concerts in the Park series in the summer. Five restaurants include the upscale Grove Steakhouse and casual Harvest Buffet. The Viejas Outlet Center has an ice-skating rink and chain clothing stores such as Guess, Eddie Bauer and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Viejas Casino
5000 Willows Rd.
Apline, CA 91901
(619) 445-5400
viejas.com
Sycuan Resort and Casino
The Kumeyaay Nation operates the Sycuan Resort and Casino. It features 2,000 slot machines, 65 game tables, a bingo palace and a theater. It features the largest smoke-free slot area in San Diego, according to the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Paipa's Oasis buffet is one of five restaurants at the resort. Sycuan's Singing Hills Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a lodge.
Sycuan Resort and Casino
3007 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-3425
sycuancasino.com
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