California Hotel & Casino is one of three Boyd Gaming properties in downtown Las Vegas. It caters to tourists from Hawai’i. Boyd Gaming operates junkets from there to Las Vegas while offering several dining options specializing in Island specialties. The motto is “Aloha Spoken Here.” The other downtown Las Vegas Boyd Gaming Casinos are Main Street Station and Fremont. California was the fourth stop on our 21st-anniversary world record visit to 93 casinos.
The property is often described as The Cal. There are about 900 slot machines and 20 table games. Additionally, there are about 30 coin video poker machines. These are located by the Ogden entrance and near the front desk. There are also three restaurants, an ice cream shop, a chocolate shop, a hotel, and a convention space at The Cal.
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California casino
California offers a large variety of video poker games among its 900 slot machines. A handful still operate on quarters and dollar coins. Many of the others have progressives for a royal flush. Many of the slots are old-fashioned reels with network progressive jackpots.
There are also many 99% and better video poker games at California. Some are on vintage coin machines. Vegas Advantage members receive exclusive information on the best video poker, electronic tables, and table game limits at The Cal.
California uses the Boyd Rewards players card. There is also a Boyd Sportsbook on the property.
Changes to Boyd Rewards left most video poker and table game players behind from most of the benefits. In our experience, the mailers do not make up for it. It is probably fine for slot players, but for anyone else, we think Boyd Rewards is the worst players club in Las Vegas. Therefore, Boyd Rewards won the 2023 Vegas DisAdvantage Award for Players Clubs.
Other Boyd properties in Las Vegas include Aliante, Cannery, Fremont, Gold Coast, Jokers Wild, Main Street Station, Orleans, Sam’s Town, and Suncoast.
Table games
There are 20 table games at California. This includes a mix of card and luck games. Options include 3/2 blackjack, craps, double zero roulette, and poker pit games.
Blackjack rules at The Cal
Most tables at The Cal are double-deck blackjack. This game pays 3/2 and permits double down before but not after splitting. The dealer hits soft 17. There is a six-deck that pays 6/5.
California craps odds
Of the 68 casinos in Las Vegas that dealt craps as of December 1, only three cap odds at double the line bet.
California Casino, along with Fremont, and South Point, offers the lowest craps odds in Las Vegas. It is only double odds. This wins them the 2023 Vegas DisAdvantage Award for Craps Odds.
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Entertainment near California
Besides an arcade near the walkway to Main Street Station, the only forms of entertainment at California are gambling and the sports bar.
Dining and drinks at California
There are three restaurants at California. Redwood Steakhouse is the fine dining option. It is open for dinner Thursday through Monday night. Redwood offers steaks, chops, and fresh seafood.
Market Street Cafe is open 24 hours daily. It has a variety of cafe favorites like a wide breakfast menu, soups, salads, steak, chicken, shrimp, prime rib, short ribs, and several island favorites. Oxtail soup is available from 11pm until 6am.
Aloha Specialties is a Hawaiian restaurant located on the second level near the bridge to Main Street Station. Open daily from 9am until 7pm, the menu features include noodles, teriyaki, stews, curry, and combination plates. Guests looking for a sweet treat will find a Lappert’s ice cream parlor and Ethel M’s chocolate shop.
Hotel accommodations
There are five types of hotel rooms at California. The Deluxe king or two queens is 284 square feet. That is one of the smallest hotel rooms at a Las Vegas casino. The premium king or two queens goes up to 364 square feet. There is also a 450-square-foot Parlor Suite.
At The Cal, there is a $31.63 nightly resort fee per room. It includes complimentary self-parking, in-room Wi-Fi for up to three devices, and access to the fitness center and seasonal pool.
California Hotel and Casino FAQ
Where is The Cal located?
California Casino and Hotel is located in downtown Las Vegas at 12 E Ogden Ave.
Does The Cal have a poker room?
No. The only poker room in downtown Las Vegas is at Golden Nugget.
What table games are dealt at The Cal?
Blackjack, craps, double zero roulette, and poker pit games are dealt at California.
What are the craps odds at The Cal?
California Casino offers double odds at craps. That is the lowest in the Las Vegas market.
Are there any 24-hour restaurants at The Cal?
Market Street Cafe is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Is there a resort fee for hotel rooms at The Cal?
Yes. The resort fee is $31.63 per night.
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Last Updated on April 4, 2024 by Kristina Mehaffey