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We will be going to Harrahs Southern California -Rincon for the first time. BF using his 7 star trip from 2015.
Are there any other casinos that are worth visiting while we are there?
Any other things that are must see or do?
I have been to San Diego once but a very long time ago.
This is going to be a very short trip.
I'm hoping to meet up with @SoCalRob if he is available.
Thanks for any feedback!
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As far as casinos go, I would have to recommend Pechanga, but honestly there is so much to do in San Diego besides gambling
Thanks Pat - any recommendations for non gambling activities?
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We drove up the Pacific Coast Highway.. it is beautiful.. driving through LaHoya seeing the Bentley dealership was a little Surreal. We did not go to the Zoo.. it was in our plans. We did spend a night down in the Gaslamp area. Great people watching.. good food. We also went to a Padres game.
I agree, lots to see and do there. I always love a day at the beach, prefer to go to the north county area more (Encinitas, Carlsbad) a lot less crowded/crazy there and closer if you are staying at Rincon. Gaslamp downtown is fun, although it depends on what you are looking for.
If you go to another casino, I love Barona. Its a bit of a drive from where you are staying, but one of my favorite casinos and always on my must visit list there (and they do have looser slots).
@Georgiagambler, I take most of this stuff for granted since I live on the California coast, but I have gone on a harbor cruise through the naval facilities and did a tour of an aircraft carrier that is sitting in San Diego. La Jolla is a lovely visit as well if you like to shop. The zoo is an all day affair. It's very hilly to walk but they do have buses as well.
Oh awesome! I can't wait for your trip report! I lived in Ocean Beach SD while my kids were growing up, and I was last there in September for my daughter's wedding. My son and I spent the last couple days of the trip at Rincon, my first time there. We had a very memorable mother~ son trip. Enjoy! I'm jealous!
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Check out the Pacific Ocean. The beaches are beautiful. There are several casinos near Harrah's. Pechanga is about a 30 minute drive and is one of the biggest casinos in SoCal. I like playing there more than Harrah's. Have a great trip and good luck.
@Georgiagambler, have a blast in San Diego, I can't wait to hear all about your trip.
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San Diego is beautiful and lots to do !!!
Looking forward to TR !! What dates will you be here ?
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@Georgiagambler this is what is happening at SoCal Harrah's (Rincon) this weekend. I hope you and your BF bank on this.
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Thanks for sharing Jen! It's getting close.Quote:
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I'm looking forward to your report. Have fun and good luck!
Have a wonderful time and safe travels. Sounds like a beautiful place to visit. Looking forward to your report.
Nice layout here in Rincon. Slots not been kind to us so far. People very nice. Lots of older slots. Did not go into HL room. No real food in Diamond Lounge. Good luck and have fun. We'll be leaving by 1:00 PM.
Barona in lakeside ( http://barona.com ), valley view (close to harrahs..can even take a public transit bus right from harrahs to valley view for under 2 bucks..8 minute ride I think), pauma is also close to harrahs as well as pala. I have never been to pauma or pala though. I have been to valley view and harrahs, and I <3 Barona. :). There is also viejas in el cajon (never been there). also there is Pechanga in Temecula on the way to san diego.
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@camon thanks for the info. I tried to quote you but some weird reason it this copied it without my response
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@Georgiagambler check out this link http://www.sandiego.org/articles/cas...n-casinos.aspx for how many slots each casino has, what restaurants, table games, and the address. Every San Diego Casino is listed in the link. I didn't mention the smaller ones because they are "small" and I know nothing about them.
GG, good luck to you and Will this weekend. I'm sure there's lots of handys to be had.
Thanks everyone! I'm at the airport getting ready to board now woohoo
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Much luck to you! [emoji256]
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Have a great time and good luck. Pool area is very nice. No one really checks to see if you bring in your own booze or not. Casino and pool. Just keep stuff for pool in your pool bag. No beer cans or glass. Casino was very busy yesterday after 4 PM. Let's see some pics.
I was raised in San Diego, got married to my mid-west husband in San Diego and immediately moved here to Chicago some 43 years ago. When he was in the Navy everyone told him to take the bus to the beach. They said he could catch the LaHoya bus right outside the base gate. Well out he went and stood for 2 hours waiting for the LaHoya bus to pass. He soon gave up. He said he only saw buses going to LaJolla none to LaHoya. To this day I love him but remind him of his mid-western upbringing.Quote:
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There are a lot of things I don't know and he reminds me of them but I get to tell him that LaJolla is the proper spelling. What does he know, he took German in high school.
ps..... please don't take this as an offense - it is a loving story I like to tell - he just was never exposed to the Spanish language.
And it is a beautiful drive!
Hi, we live in San Diego about 20 miles from Harrahs. Unfortunately, we have found Harrah's to be tighter than Pechanga, Valley View, and Pala. We really like Sycuan Casino in El Cajon--it seems looser than the others for us. My DH won $19,806 on a 88-cent bet in February 2015. We went there yesterday and came home with $700 betting low--the older Williams Machines (Unicorn, Great Eagle, Top of the Morning, etc.) were very good yesterday although we usually play Konami's most places. They have 2 huge rooms that are also nonsmoking. They also have an upstairs section that is good for older aristocrats. They also have a large smoking area. I've heard Barona is good too.
20k on .88 is unreal I bet you could have knocked him over with a feather.Quote:
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88 cents sounds like the chinese babies. Am I right? I have seen quite a few people hit the maxi on the chinese babies only betting 88 cents. I hit the major once.Quote:
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This makes me laugh real hard - my first time SD, probably age 17 saw the sign on I-5 and called it La Jolla (With a J as in Jolly, rhyming olla as in dolla make you holla)- had no idea where the heck LaHoya was either except it was near Black's Beach HHH...
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Ah San Diego's famous nude beach!Quote:
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Gah!!!! As a San Diego native. Watching this (LaHoya) spelling over the correct one is like nails on a chalkboard!!! HahaQuote:
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Sorry Rob... not intentional.. just a spelling Error. No nails on a chalkboard intended.Quote:
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No worries! I'm just giving you a hard time.Quote:
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Hi, this was the 88 Fortunes one with the pot that has a lid that closes and you pick for 3 Chinese kids to match. He picked the ones for the Grand Jackpot and was really surprised. It doesn't have bells and whistles when you win--it just says so on the screen. I was off in the distance and saw 3 men in suits surround him so figured something was up. Ironically; he doesn't like to gamble and of course, he's the one who won. I like to play and have never even had a win over $1000.