Sycuan Casino is a popular place to go for some gaming action in the San Diego area. Of all the casinos in the area, none is closer to San Diego proper, which is part of the allure. Add in the wonderful dining and lodging options, and it only gets better. The drive out to the Sycuan Resort and Casino from Downtown San Diego only takes about 30 minutes, and if you prefer leaving the driving up to someone else, you can hop on a free shuttle at any number of spots throughout San Diego County. The downtown shuttles pick up passengers at the corner of Third Avenue and Market Street. Departure times for the shuttles from Downtown San Diego to the Sycuan Casino are 9:35 a.m., 4 p.m., and 11:25 p.m.

The Sycuan Resort and Casino offers a complete variety of gaming options, and as is true of the other area casinos, it also offers special club benefits that visitors can sign up for at no extra cost. Once you have your Club Sycuan card, you can hit the slots, play some video poker, or gear up for one of the exciting table games. There are 2,000 slot and video poker machines to choose from at the Sycuan Casino, and complementing these machines are 51 tables. Pai Gow, Caribbean stud, and blackjack are among the table games, and you can also test Lady Luck at the roulette and craps tables. A special poker room caters to poker enthusiasts, and you might be interested to know that the casino also boasts a large bingo hall. If off-track betting is more your thing, there's a special room for that as well.

A number of Sycuan Casino events help to keep things interesting throughout the year. Most of these events are special promotions that can see you winning both money and prizes. Special dining promotions also figure on the Sycuan Casino events schedule. As for the general dining options, the Sycuan Casino features a main restaurant with an eclectic menu that can satisfy a range of tastes. Visitors can also visit the buffet restaurant when looking to get something to eat or see what the deli or the snack bar have to offer.

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There are plenty of good San Diego hotels to choose from. If you want to stay close to the gaming action at the Sycuan Casino, however, you can't beat the Sycuan Resort. The resort is just a short five-minute drive from the casino and has plenty to offer as far as facilities and amenities are concerned. The facilities include a golf academy, three well-manicured golf courses, eleven tennis courts, a health spa, swimming pools, a fitness club, a restaurant, a lounge bar, and 6,000 square feet of event space. Cable TV, a DVD player, Internet access, a mini bar, and a coffee maker are among the standard amenities in the upscale rooms and suites. There are 82 rooms and eighteen suites to choose from at the Sycuan Resort, and it should be noted that special golf and lodging packages are available.

Whether you live in the San Diego area or you are just visiting, the Sycuan Resort and Casino can be a fine place to play. The gambling action can definitely keep gaming enthusiasts satisfied for hours on end, and there is no shortage of ways to keep busy back at the resort. For San Diego area visitors who book a stay at the resort, other great area attractions only offer more options for things to do on the side. These attractions include the famed San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and the many spectacular area beaches, just to name a few.