California Hotel & Casino is a Hawaiian-themed hotel and casino located at 12 East Ogden Avenue in downtown Las Vegas. Opening on November 8, 1975, the property was developed by Sam Boyd who recognized an opportunity to cater specifically to visitors from Hawaii. The motto "Aloha Spoken Here" reflects its commitment to Hawaiian hospitality. Affectionately known as "The Cal" and "The 9th Island," it became a home away from home for Hawaiian travelers with dedicated charter flights, island cuisine, and tropical décor. The property is owned by Boyd Gaming.

The property features 781 rooms and suites in a 13-story tower, a casino with 810 slot and video poker machines and 19 table games, and authentic Hawaiian dining including specialties like oxtail soup, kalua pork, and lomi lomi salmon. The resort includes a seasonal rooftop pool, fitness center, and 7,032 square feet of meeting space.

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Highlights include authentic Hawaiian cuisine featuring Aloha Specialties Market serving island favorites including saimin, kalua pork, loco moco, and haupia, Hawaiian-themed décor throughout the property with tropical colors, island artwork, and aloha spirit creating a unique Las Vegas experience, player-friendly gaming with competitive odds and promotions popular with locals and Hawaiian visitors including approximately 30 coin-operated video poker machines, and destination for Hawaiian community including charter flights from Hawaii and cultural events celebrating island heritage. The property also features Redwood Bar & Grill steakhouse, coffee shop, sportsbook lounge, live keno, arcade connecting to Main Street Station, free Wi-Fi, and resort fee covering parking and amenities.

Located in downtown Las Vegas at 12 East Ogden Avenue one block north of Fremont Street Experience, California Hotel & Casino serves as the unofficial "9th Island" for Hawaii's residents visiting Las Vegas. The property pioneered Hawaiian tourism to Las Vegas by offering charter flights, familiar cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere making mainland travel comfortable for island visitors. The Cal attracts Hawaiian families seeking home-style cooking and aloha hospitality, budget-conscious downtown visitors, and locals enjoying competitive gaming odds. Connected to sister property Main Street Station via covered pedestrian walkway. The Hawaiian theme remains authentic with staff greeting guests with "Aloha" and menu items you won't find at other Las Vegas casinos. The property represents downtown Las Vegas character and community focus that distinguished Boyd Gaming properties.

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