Harrah's Resort Southern California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harrah's Resort Southern California |
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| Location | Valley Center, California, U.S. |
| Address | 777 Harrah's Rincon Way |
| Opening date | December 20, 2004 |
| No. of rooms | 1,087 |
| Total gaming space | 86,000 sq ft (8,000 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Che Bello (formerly The Buffet) Earl of Sandwich Fiore KJ Chinese Restaurant Oyster Bar 'Ritas Cantina Robeks Smashburger SR76 Beerworks Starbucks The Café at Harrah's |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians |
| Operating license holder | Caesars Entertainment |
| Architect | Paul Steelman Design Group |
| Previous names | Harrah's Rincon (2004–2014) |
| Renovated in | 2014, 2015 |
| Coordinates | 33°16′03″N 116°57′20″W / 33.267416°N 116.955525°W |
Harrah's Resort Southern California is a large hotel and casino located in Valley Center, California. It used to be called Harrah's Rincon. This resort is owned by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, a Native American tribe. It is managed by a company called Caesars Entertainment.
This resort is known for its fun atmosphere and many things to do. It offers a place for people to stay, play games, and relax.
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Hotel Rooms and Fun Activities
The Harrah's Resort Southern California has three main hotel towers. These are called Dive Inn, Resort Tower South, and Resort Tower North. The Dive Inn tower opened in 2002. The Resort Tower South opened in 2004, and the newest, Resort Tower North, opened in 2014.
In total, the resort has 1,087 rooms for guests. This makes it one of the largest resorts of its kind in California. The rooms include different types, from regular rooms to special suites. Some rooms even have special features like Vitamin C showers.
Gaming and Entertainment
The casino part of the resort is very big. It has about 1,600 slot machines. There are also 51 tables where people can play different games. Eight of these tables are for poker. The inside of the casino was designed by Steelman Partners.
Besides gaming, the resort has other fun things. There is a spa where guests can relax. Close by, there is also the Woods Valley Golf Club for those who enjoy golf.
Resort Expansion and New Features
In 2012, the resort started a big expansion project. They spent $160 million to add new things. This project brought many exciting updates to the resort.
New Hotel Tower and Convention Center
A major part of the expansion was a new hotel tower. This tower added 403 more rooms. This made the resort even bigger. They also built a large convention center. This center is 23,000 square feet. It can be used for meetings, concerts, and other events.
Pool Area and Dining
The pool area got a big upgrade too. They added a lazy river, which is a fun way to float around. There is also a swim-up bar in the pool. New places to eat were added, like Earl of Sandwich and Smashburger. A Starbucks coffee shop also opened.
The lazy river and pool bar were finished in the summer of 2013. The convention center was ready by December of that year. The new hotel tower opened fully in April 2014. After all these changes, the resort was renamed Harrah's Resort Southern California. In 2015, the older south tower was also updated to look like the newer north tower.
History and "Funner" Name
The land where Harrah's Resort Southern California is located has a special name. On August 1, 2016, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Mission Indians officially renamed the area to "Funner." This change was made public in May 2017.
The tribe and the resort management want to make sure that "Fun" is a key part of everything they do. They believe in making the resort a fun place for everyone.
Climate in Funner
The area around Funner has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This type of climate is known for its hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Temperatures can go above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. In winter, they can drop to 32 degrees or below.
Celebrity Mayors of Funner
To promote the resort and its fun theme, the Rincon tribe and Harrah's management appoint a "mayor of Funner." This mayor is always a famous celebrity. They help promote the resort through messages and advertisements. Each mayor serves for two years.
- On May 18, 2017, David Hasselhoff became the first official mayor of Funner, California.
- On May 15, 2019, Rob Riggle was introduced as the second mayor.
- On May 16, 2022, Jane Lynch was announced as the third mayor of Funner.
Images for kids
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The logo for Harrah's Resort Southern California.
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An outside view of Harrah's Resort Southern California.
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