Surrounded by the large forests that the region is famous for, Redwood Valley, California is a pristine natural getaway two-hours from San Francisco and one-hour from the Pacific Ocean. Come to Redwood Valley and walk on the same ground as Lewis and Clark did nearly 200-years ago. It may not be the hotbed of activity that exists in southern California, but it sure is a great place to visit – and to game.
The Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino, open 24-hours a day, is a very popular destination for tourists passing through the area and is an attraction itself. With 10,000 square-feet of gaming space, the casino isn’t Vegas, but it gets the job done. Play on one of the casino’s 350 gaming machines – both electronic games and slot machines – or test your luck at the 9 live tables with Blackjack and Poker. For something more laid back, take your seat at the casino’s 180-seat Bingo hall.
Need a place to stay? Try the Discovery Inn in Redwood Valley, just 10-minutes from the Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino. Choose from one of the hotel’s 177 rooms, each of which is adequately equipped and very clean. There’s even high-speed Internet access and satellite television. Also nearby is the Hampton Inn in Ukiah – a 14-minute drive – where you’ll find a 77-room hotel. Rooms are spacious and the staff is very accommodating. For something romantic, try a fireplace room.
When you get hungry, the Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino has a light-fare restaurant - Angelina’s Café – where you can get food every day from 7AM to 2AM. The menu is traditional American and includes an array of sandwich options, burgers, chicken fingers and more. In Redwood Valley and the surrounding towns you can find a few local restaurants and national chains. For a familiar taste, try Applebee’s. For something exotic, try the Ruen Tong Thai, a nearby Thai restaurant, or Angelo’s Italian, a classy Mediterranean restaurant.
You’ll be pleased with the number of options for rest and relaxation in Redwood Valley. Guests of the Discovery Inn can enjoy a morning workout at the fitness center – small but effective – and then top it off with a dip in the pool or in the on-site hot tub. If you want to play some golf, visit the town of Ukiah – just 2-miles from Redwood Valley – where you can play on the Ukiah Municipal 18-hole golf course.
There’s not much in the region in terms of traditional nightlife, but there is 24-hour gaming and there are a few small bars at restaurants like Applebee’s, as well as some independently owned local hangouts.
To find the Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino, fly into Ukiah Municipal Airport via Sacramento International Airport and take a 15-minute drive to Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino, 7751 North State Street, Redwood Valley, California 95470.
