Southern California is best known for its movie studios, near-perfect weather and outdoor activities, from beaches to theme parks. But Southern California also has many casinos, a spill-over from next door neighbor Nevada. In fact, California has the second highest number of casinos in the United States, according to the California Legislative Analyst's Office.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, in Indio, has 250 luxury rooms, with granite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and poolside massages. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor/outdoor pool bar and world-class entertainment. The casino boasts 40 gaming tables, 2,000 slot machines and bingo.
84-245 Indio Springs Parkway
Indio, CA 92203
(800) 827-2946
Fantasyspringsresort.com
Commerce Casino has a Crowne Plaza hotel with a pool, day spa, four restaurants and a snack bar. There is a comedy club and live jazz. The resort has 200 over poker tables and Commerce Casino University of Poker, where you can learn how to improve your game. There are no slot machines.
6131 Telegraph Road
Commerce, CA 90040
(323) 721-2100
Commercecasino.com
The Spa Resort Casino, in Palm Springs, is a luxury resort with a full-service spa. At the mineral springs you can "take the waters." The fitness center offers a variety of classes and five restaurants and nightly entertainment keep you occupied. You can play slot machines, at 30 gaming tables, or at the non-smoking poker room.
401 E. Amado Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(888) 999-1995
Sparesortcasino.com
The Pala Casino Spa Resort has a full-service spa and huge fitness center. The pool has private cabanas for rent and there are 507 rooms. There are four theaters offering nightly entertainment, including an outdoor venue. For gamers, there are 2,000 slot machines, 87 gaming tables and poker tournaments.
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
(877) 946-7252
Palacasino.com
Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort has 622 luxury rooms with large screen TVs and huge bathrooms. The resort boasts a full-service spa, eight restaurants and three theaters. The casino features more than 1,000 slot machines, 60 gaming tables and a poker room.
33750 Valley Center Road,
Valley Center, CA 92082
Harrahsrincon.com
