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| - When I am in Vegas, I MUST and recommend YOU visit the California Hotel & Casino located in downtown Vegas. Just a few minutes away from the strip, downtown Vegas is the old, historic part of Vegas that used to be the central gambling district before the strip. Like any other downtown/old town district, there are a lot places to check out and see if you're visiting Vegas.
The California has a variety of cute and neat slot machines on the first and second floor. The tables are fairly inexpensive, running at $5+ a table depending on what game you are playing (I like Pai Gow so I can camp at a $5 table all day long!) Yes, the hotel is a lot older and outdated than what you are used to on the strip, but when you walk in you immediately sense it's natural charm as an old hotel and casino. The décor is rather old-fashioned but that is what makes it so special. The staff is very friendly and the drinks are pretty tasty! I like to sit at the bar and play video poker while sipping away at my bloody mary (they make pretty good bloody marys here!) or crown and diet.
I love the restaurants and little shops located inside the hotel. My family and I enjoy dining at the Market Street Café for the breakfast buffet (see review). For $7 a person, not only is the food good but the price is even better! We also like to check out the Aloha Specialties restaurant for spam musubi and visit Vegas 808 (see review) for some yummy Hawaiian snacks. You just can't go wrong here!
Pay a visit to the California Hotel and Casino when you are in Vegas if you enjoy checking out an older, rustic place! Inexpensive, fun, good food and drinks, you will have an awesome time!
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