Porterville, a city in southern California may only be two-hours from Los Angeles and an hour from Fresno, but the mid-sized city maintains the small-town charm that lured its first residents decades ago. And the best part about Porterville is not that you can enjoy a laid back vacation in sunny California, it’s that you can do so while gaming your heart out at the Eagle Mountain Casino.
The Eagle Mountain Casino, open Monday through Thursday from 10AM to 4AM and 24-hours on weekends, presents guests with 70,000 square-feet of gaming with 1,500 gaming machines, 13 live gaming tables and a 500-seat Bingo hall. Play your favorite interactive electronic games or pull the lever of the classic slot machines. If you’re a traditionalist, try Poker, Blackjack and 7-Card Stud on the casino’s tables. When it’s relaxed gaming you want, grab a seat at the Bingo hall and get your ink blotter ready.
Before you start gaming, book a room at one of the nearby hotels. A good, affordable choice is the Best Western Porterville Inn, just 13-minutes from the casino. The hotel has 113 rooms to choose from and each one is equipped with entertainment centers, video games, comfortable and clean furniture and bedding, as well as great service. For something a little more luxurious, try the Palm Tree Inn, a 100-room facility with premium amenities and large rooms and exquisite leisure facilities.
Hungry? Try one of three restaurants at the Eagle Mountain Casino. Enjoy buffet dining for lunch and dinner at the Oak Tree Restaurant, where a variety of international meals await. If a thick, juicy steak or fresh fish is what you’re after, try the Acorn Room, a dinner-hours restaurant with a beautiful dining room and first-rate service. For just a quick bite to eat, Grizzly’s Food Court makes a great stop. The place is open 24-hours a day and offers sandwiches, salads, appetizers and light meals.
During the day, take a break from the gaming to enjoy some outdoor adventure. Head over to Success Lake and find fishing, water skiing, boating and sailing. There’s also the nearby River Island Country Club, where you can play a round of golf on the 18-hole championship course. To really get out into nature, visit Sequoia National Park, where you’ll be dwarfed by the Redwood trees as you walk, run or bike along pristine trails.
At night, the Eagle Mountain Event Center hosts live music, comedy, sporting events and much more. Be sure to get tickets for a visit to the 1,250-seat complex and enjoy the show. You can also enjoy intimate socializing at the Acorn Room Bar.
To find the Eagle Mountain Casino, fly into the Fresno International Airport and take a 1.5-hour drive to Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 South Tule Road, Porterville, California 93258.
