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Pechanga Resort and Casino is an Indian Casino on the Pechanga Indian Reservation in Temecula

Temecula, California

Temecula is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States with a population of 100,097 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it the lowest populated American city over 100,000 population. It was incorporated on December 1, 1989...

, California

California

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. Pechanga Resort and Casino is the largest casino in the state of California, with 3,400 slot machines and approximately 188000 sq ft (17,465.8 m²) of gaming space.

History

In June 2002, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians opened the $262 million Pechanga Resort and Casino complex. The resort, which was designed to highlight the tribe's Luiseño culture, included: an 85000 sq ft (7,896.8 m²) casino, 1,200-seat showroom, 515000 sq ft (47,845.1 m²), 14-story (522-room) hotel and 38800 sq ft (3,604.6 m²) convention center, 200-seat cabaret lounge, Eagle's Nest Lounge and seven restaurants.

In November 2004, a 100000 sq ft (9,290.3 m²) expansion was opened adding additional gaming space, a high limit gaming area, a food court area, a 54-table poker room and Kelsey's, a sports-themed restaurant.

Guests must be at least 21 to gamble on the property; the age limit was raised from 18 in 2003.

Casino

The 188000 sq ft (17,465.8 m²). casino floor is one of the largest in the world and the largest in the Western United States

Western United States

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. It features 3,400 Vegas-style slot machines, 12700 sq ft (1,179.9 m²) non-smoking casino floor area with 300+ slot machines, 130 table games, a non-smoking poker room with 54 tables, and 14700 sq ft (1,365.7 m²). High Limit Gaming Area with High Limit Salon featuring a Private Dining Lounge.

Hotel

The Pechanga Hotel includes 517 guest rooms including 64 suites, as well as sun deck with swimming pool and spa, poolside bar and food service, three retail shops, and a newly redesigned Health club.

Journey at Pechanga

The golf course, Journey at Pechanga, opened in August 2008, and the clubhouse opened following November. Its features are:

72 Par, 7,219 yard Arthur Hills designed Championship 18-Hole golf course open to the public of cart paths
Carts equipped with a GPS system with course tips and narration by U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain Corey Pavin
Corey Pavin
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Pavin is the official Touring Pro for the course clubhouse pro shop
150 locker rooms
Journey’s End - the latest restaurant at Pechanga open for breakfast and lunch
Journey a la Cart – snack bar located at the starter shack.

In November 2008, a 62000 sq ft (5,760 m²) clubhouse was opened. Journey was rated as the 4th "Best New Course You Can Play" by Golf Magazine

Golf Magazine

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in the January 2009 issue. With the addition of Journey at Pechanga, the resort’s 146 acre (0.59084156 km²) footprint (including the facility, RV Park, parking lots, and structures) has more than tripled to 445 acres (1.8 km²).

Spa Pechanga

In November 2008, Spa Pechanga opened a greatly expanded facility with ten therapy rooms, a steam sauna, a full service hair and nail salon and a couple's massage room.

Restaurants

Eight restaurants and a food court, including:

The Great Oak Steakhouse - Chef Chris O’Connell. Winner of Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” six years in a row, The Great Oak features more than 900 selections on its wine list.
Bamboo - Pan-Asian dishes prepared in the style of Korea, Vietnam and China.
Paisano ’s Italian Ristorante - Chef Shawn Thaden
Blazing Noodles - Chef Simon Nakhapreecha. Featuring Pan-Asian specialties
Seafood Grotto - Chef Kevin Hendrickson
Kelsey’s - Chef Javier Castro. Sports-themed restaurant
Buffet
Pechanga Café
Journey’s End – Chef David Fune and Dan Saechang. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Temptations Food Walk – featuring Pronto (Italian), American Classics, Agave (Mexican), Little Wok (Chinese), Parkway Deli (New York-style sandwiches), Caffe Cocoa (coffee and desserts).

Pechanga also serves room service menu for people who order food in the room.

Entertainment

The Pechanga Showroom Theater, a 1,200-seat venue, has hosted Broadway musicals and headline musical acts, including Journey

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, Backstreet Boys

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, Bob Dylan

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& Carrie Underwood

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, magician David Copperfield

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and comedian Jerry Seinfeld

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, among others.

Other entertainment venues at Pechanga include the Comedy Club at Pechanga; the Cabaret Lounge; and Eagle’s Nest Lounge, which is located on the top floor of the hotel tower.

Pechanga RV Resort

The adjacent RV resort features 168 tree-shaded sites with full electric (20, 30 and 50 amp), water, cable TV and sewer service, 25 pull-through sites, a heated pool and two jacuzzis, two large clubhouses, pet area, and the Pechanga Gas Station. New upgrades have been added such as premium and luxury sites, horseshoe pit and party pavilion. Upgraded sites feature a picnic area and shaded grass area.

Meeting and convention space

Pechanga Resort and Casino has the largest meeting space in the Temecula Valley, hosting many large events in its Grand Ballroom. Meeting space at the facility includes: 53000 sq ft (4,923.9 m²). of flexible meeting and convention space and 13 individual breakout rooms: 60000 sq ft (5,574.2 m²). of outdoor meeting space; a 22000 sq ft (2,043.9 m²). Grand Ballroom (divisible into 3 sections); and a 125-seat teleconferencing lecture center.

Economic impact

Pechanga Resort and Casino is Temecula Valley

Temecula Valley AVA

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's number one employer, with about 4,100 employees and the second largest private employer in Riverside County

Riverside County, California

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, behind grocery store chain, Stater Bros.

Stater Bros.

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