Dingy on the outside, warm on the inside. That's the best way I can describe the California Hotel and Casino. I mean, seriously, in the part of town that it's in, I wouldn't walk around unarmed at night. However, once you step in, you literally feel like you're back in Hawaii. Hapas and Hawaiian looking folks abound and the table conversations are always entertaining.
You also have to love it when you can play $5 minimum craps - but on this trip, I got slammed no matter where I went so I can't say that it was on my "things to love" list for Las Vegas this time around. Otherwise, the hotel is pleasant and fun enough - a place I would consider on a future trip.