Two private casinos, with VIP butler service, underground entrance and a helipad, caters to an exclusive clientele. The 18-hole, championship golf course is steps from the hotel. The hotel has 400 rooms, all with balconies or terraces. (Alcohol is not permitted on the casino floor.) Highlights among the 11 dining venues are the Barona Oaks Steakhouse, Seasons Fresh - the largest buffet in the San Diego area - and the Italian Cucina restaurant. Gaming options include 2,640 slot machines - including 540 machines in the new non-smoking area - about 100 tables, a 15-table poker room and a high-limit area. Barona’s recently expanded casino floor offers no-fee ATMs and the roving “Party People” with instant-cash giveaways. The deal: A full-scale casino resort with a hotel, golf course, day spa and multiple dining venues. Shuttle information: /about-barona/directions-and-transportation/shuttle-schedule
