Located between San Diego and Phoenix, Somerton, a suburb of Yuma, is only 10-minutes from the Mexican border. Somerton makes a great starting point from any exploration of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. A great point-of-origin for your adventure is the Cocopah Casino Resort in Somerton. Home not only to the Cocopah Casino, the resort also owns an ATV park and 18-hole golf course.
Open 24-hours daily, the Cocopah Casino gives guests access to 500 gaming machines, 10 gaming tables and a 300-seat Bingo hall. Play your favorite state-of-the-art electronic games or test your luck with the pull of a slot-machine lever; the choice is yours. Live gaming – Blackjack and several variations of Poker – can be had daily from 8AM to 4AM on weekdays and 24-hours a day on weekends. For something laid back, grab a seat at the large Bingo hall and see if the balls are in your favor.
When it comes time to bed down, check into one of the Cocopah Resort’s 300 rooms, each of which is fully equipped with comfortable furnishings, entertainment centers with satellite television, complimentary Internet access, free coffee/tea services and 24-hour room services. Choose from basic single or double rooms, or try out the deluxe rooms with queen-sized beds and extra spaciousness.
Stomach calling? Head down to the Artisan Restaurant – open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – for an all-American menu with hints of Southwestern flavor. There’s a full buffet on Sundays and there are separate children’s menus for those bringing along the family. Just want a quick bite? Try The Snack Bar – open 24-hours daily – which serves fresh sandwiches, Mexican fare, pizza and hot dogs. After your meal, head to the River’s Edge Bar for a beer, glass of wine or a cocktail.
Did you come to relax? Fear not, there are plenty of ways to do just that. Start with a workout to keep your body in shape for adventure. When you’re done, get a professional massage or beauty treatment at the resort’s spa or take a dip in the pool or hot tub. You can get outside, too. There’s an 18-hole world-class golf course as well as an ATV park where you can rent a four-wheeler and burn up the dust in the Sonora Desert.
At night, there’s plenty of gaming at the Cocopah Casino. There’s also the River’s Edge Bar and Sports Bar, where you can drink with friends and listen to great music that changes nightly. In the early evening, the bar hosts Karaoke Monday through Friday at 6PM. For the club experience, take a 15-minute ride to Yuma where you’ll find all the nightlife you can take, or cross the border for an authentic Mexican cocktail.
To find the Cocopah Casino, fly into Yuma International Airport and take a 20-minute drive to Cocopah Casino Resort, 15318 South Avenue B, Somerton, AZ 85350.
