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Harrahs Rincon Casino and Resort, Valley Center

Part of the world-famous Harrah’s casino chain, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort in Valley Center, California is a must-see gaming complex. As the company says, “Enjoy Las Vegas action, San Diego style.” If you have the family with you, don’t worry, there are plenty of non-gaming activities at and around the resort.

Open 24-hours a day, Harrah’s Rincon Casino hosts 1,600 gaming machines, 46 tables, a Poker room and a Bingo hall. Comfortably laid out, the electronic gaming includes classic slot machines and the latest interactive games. A separate Poker room provides you with peace while you vie for your fortune, and 46 gaming tables provide you with Pai Gow, Baccarat, Craps and Blackjack. If you want to kick back a little, try some Bingo at the large Bingo facility.

Before you game, check into your room at Harrah’s Rincon Resort. Choose from 662 rooms, spaciously laid out in the hotel tower. Every room comes with luxury baths and enclosed showers, high-speed Internet access and 32-inch flat-screen televisions.  If you want to really treat yourself, try the Garden Tower Parlor Suite, where you’re greeted with beautiful panoramic views of the city and the mountains and also by two plasma-screen televisions and video games.

When you get hungry, Harrah’s has eight restaurants waiting to cater to your needs. For premium dinner meals, try Fiore or Fortunes. Fiore, a classic steakhouse, provides a wide array of American cuisine, while Fortunes, an elite Asian restaurant, gives you a taste of an entire continent. If it’s the all-you-can-eat meal you’re after, visit the International Buffet, where 135 different meal choices await. Afterward, head to one of the resort’s three bars, each of which is fully stocked and ready to provide you with your favorite beer, wine and cocktails.

You won’t have to look far for a relaxing break at Harrah’s Rincon Resort. Start your day at the fitness center where you can work up a sweat and then cool off at the large swimming pool. If you want to pamper yourself, a large Spa has a full staff of professionals dedicated to making sure you are in paradise. For family adventure, take a drive to San Diego and visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Sea World.

At night, the Open Sky Theater regularly hosts the biggest names in the music business, so order your tickets before you start your vacation. For something more low-key, the Oasis Lounge features free live music Wednesday through Saturday and the Sports Bar & Grill has a great atmosphere with several televisions which feature the hottest sporting events of the moment.

To find Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, fly into San Diego International Airport and take a 50-minute drive to Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center, California 92082.