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Weekend getaways are a great way to shift perspective and recharge your internal batteries. This guide gives you a look at Southern California casinos within easy striking distance and a curated glimpse of some of our Las Vegas favorites.
There are 66 tribal casinos in California, 29 of them in SoCal. There is no sports betting in tribal casino. Tribal casinos can sell you a cocktail for free, but they can't give you one for a free drink.
Yaamava’ casino opened in 1986. It is a luxurious resort with 700,000 square feet of gambling, dining and entertainment options. Pechanga Resort Casino is owned by the Pechyanga tribe and is the largest casino in California. It offers 4,500-plus slots, 154 table games and a 25,00-square-foot spa. The resort's four-pool swimming area has waterslides, whirlpools, cabanas and even a swim-up bar. There are wineries nearby. For a weekend getaway, visit Wilson Creek, Leoness Cellars and Miramonte.
The first new casino on the Strip, Resorts World, opened 10 years ago. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is one of Sin City's classics. Westgate Las Las Vegas is part of the city's golden history. Elvis Presley performed 636 shows there. Richard Branson took over the old Hard Rock and transformed it into a place where cool kids can relax. He also opened a full-service casino run by the Mohegan Tribe. There is a rollicking Elia Beach Club cabana with a music scene inspired by Mykonos. Brera Osteria is an Italian restaurant.
