If you live in Southern California, there are several resort hotels and casinos that are worth considering such as Agua Caliente Casino, Barona Card Club and Casino, Pala Resort Hotel, Casino and Spa and others.
When we're not in Las Vegas, we tend to visit Pechanga in Temecula most because we really enjoy the local wineries, speakeasies and micro breweries. If you're planning to visit Pechanga, be sure to read our Pechanga Resort Hotel and Casino review.
If poker is your thing, there are many, many large and small poker card rooms throughout Northern California, Central California and of course Southern California. See our California Card Club Poker Rooms for detailed information.