Santa Monica Casino Resorts Compared

Santa Monica offers a compact but vibrant selection of casino resorts within walking distance of the beach and pier. Each property blends hotel accommodations, dining, and gaming floors under one roof.

Ocean View Resort & Casino

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Features 120 slot machines, 8 table

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games, and a rooftop poker lounge. Rooms

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Ocean View Resort & Casino

Features 120 slot machines, 8 table games, and a rooftop poker lounge. Rooms start at $189 per night on weekdays. The casino floor stays open 24 hours with live dealers from 6 pm to 2 am.

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Pier House Casino Hotel

Lesson: roulette pit. Guests enjoy direct pier access

Offers 80 slots and a single roulette pit. Guests enjoy direct pier access and ocean-facing suites. A 150% match bonus up to $750 is available to new card members.

Beachfront Slots Palace

poker with 200 machines. No table games,

Focuses on video slots and video poker with 200 machines. No table games, but a large sports betting lounge operates until midnight. Free self-parking is included for hotel guests.

Downtown Gaming Loft

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Intimate 40-machine venue aimed at locals.

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Daily happy-hour promotions run 4 pm–7 pm.

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Downtown Gaming Loft

Intimate 40-machine venue aimed at locals. Daily happy-hour promotions run 4 pm–7 pm. The attached hostel offers budget rooms from $79.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Santa Monica casinos open to non-hotel guests?

Yes. All listed resorts welcome day visitors to the gaming floor. Some promotions require a free players-club card available at the cashier desk.

What is the minimum age to gamble?

Guests must be 21 or older with valid photo ID. The rule is strictly enforced at every property.

Is there free parking?

Most resorts provide validated parking for players who earn three hours of rated play. Always check with the valet desk for current rules.