Family Fun: Pala Casino Review

Sorry for the long break between posts. LC has been enjoying his summer vacation and staying at different relatives houses for some lovely family bonding time. One thing we did do before sending him on his way was stay a couple of nights at Pala Casino in Southern California (San Diego County).

It's located about 90 minutes from home base and our extended family often enjoys casino excursions there. We spent most of our time pool side soaking up the sun (and LC learning to swim).

The Pros of the resort:
- If you have a single bed room, they'll bring up a roll-away for no additional cost
- The pool is only 4 feet deep- perfect for little ones
- If you forgot your swim rings or pool toys, they have some available for purchase
- The cabanas give ample room to lounge, enjoy poolside lunch & cocktails and spend time with the family. Definitely worth the rental! They even have a TV, fridge, separate changing area and ceiling fan for those who don't want to enter the water. non-alcoholic beverages and a fruit platter are also included.
- There is a big grass lawn that is used for concerts, but when one isn't taking place, it's a perfect place for the little ones to run around and play on. I saw one family playing football and we entertained the idea of throwing a frisbee around.
- The baths here are amazing! Huge and deep- perfect for bubble baths (and for relaxation for the adults)

The Cons of the resort:
- Nothing for the kids to do except the pool. No arcade.
- No kids channels on the TV (You have to pay for a Kid's Package that includes Disney, etc.)
- Movies are pricey at $16 a piece
- No kids menus at any of the restaurants. Which isn't a huge deal unless you want to head to an upscale restaurant or the buffet. $28 for a picky 5 year old isn't exactly what I had in mind. For adults, however, the buffet is AMAZING!!
- Nothing else to do in the area. It's surrounded by hills and farms. It's at least a 15 minute drive if you want to see anything else.
- You have to pay $10 for wi-fi

I recommend this resort if you're traveling with kids in the summer. At least they'll have the pool- which is where we spent most of our time and our trip was awesome! If it's winter time, I don't recommend a lengthy stay as they'll probably get bored pretty fast. If you're looking for an adults only trip- they have a wonderful spa, fitness facility, jacuzzi and of course, cocktails and gambling. Makes for a good night away!