5469 Casino Way, El Cajon (619-445-6002). Only 30 minutes east of downtown San Diego via I-8 to Second St. in El Cajon. Go south to Washington and turn left. Washington turns into Dehesa Road.
This 305,000-sq. ft. casino is open 24 hours a day with 2,000 Vegas-style slot machines, a smoke-free poker room and a 60-table gaming room featuring Pai Gow, blackjack, three-card poker, baccarat and more. Eight daily bingo jackpots, off-track betting. Plus, they have restaurants, golf, tennis, live entertainment and a hotel.