California Hotel & Casino

Hawaiian Hospitality in Downtown Las Vegas

California Hotel & Casino is a longtime downtown Las Vegas resort at 12 E. Ogden Avenue. Commonly called The Cal, the property is known for Hawaiian hospitality, island-inspired food, hotel accommodations, casino gaming, a sportsbook, keno, meeting facilities, a rooftop pool, and convenient access to the Fremont Street area.

The resort serves hotel guests, casino visitors, diners, sports fans, meeting attendees, wedding groups, downtown tourists, and longtime visitors from Hawaii.

California Hotel & Casino is a parent property containing several separately operated restaurants, bars, gaming areas, shops, meeting rooms, and recreational facilities. Each destination controls its own hours, reservations, fees, age rules, and operating procedures.

Visitors can also explore other Las Vegas casinos before choosing a downtown hotel, gaming destination, restaurant, or entertainment property.

Last reviewed: July 30, 2026. Rooms, restaurants, casino games, sportsbook hours, pool access, resort fees, parking, promotions, meeting facilities, and property procedures can change.

Quick Facts | About The Cal | Hotel | Casino | Sportsbook | Dining | Bars | Pool and Fitness | Shopping | Meetings | Downtown Location | Parking | Transportation | Accessibility | Visitor Tips | FAQ

California Hotel & Casino Quick Facts

Official Name:
California Hotel & Casino

Common Name:
The Cal

Address:
12 E. Ogden Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Main Phone:
702-385-1222

Operator:
Boyd Gaming

Location:
Downtown Las Vegas, one block north of the Fremont Street Experience

Venue Type:
Casino resort, hotel, dining destination, sportsbook, meeting venue, and rooftop recreation property

Hotel:
Guest rooms and suites in several room categories, including accessible accommodations

Casino:
Almost 900 slot machines, 21 table games, keno, and sports wagering according to the current primary gaming page

Featured Restaurants:
Market Street Café, Redwood Steakhouse, Aloha Specialties, and additional casual dining and snack options

Pool:
Approximately 20-foot-by-40-foot outdoor rooftop pool for eligible registered hotel guests

Fitness Center:
Cardio and strength-training equipment, exercise bicycles, yoga mats, and other fitness amenities

Meeting Space:
Three principal meeting rooms totaling approximately 7,032 square feet

Hotel Check-In Age:
The registered guest completing check-in must currently be at least 21.

Casino Gaming Age:
21 or older

Parking:
Paid public self-parking is available. Hotel guests and qualifying Boyd Rewards, dining, or gaming customers may receive parking benefits under current rules.

About California Hotel & Casino

California Hotel & Casino opened in downtown Las Vegas in 1975 and developed a longstanding relationship with visitors from Hawaii.

The resort reflects that connection through its Aloha hospitality, tropical and island-inspired design touches, Hawaiian food, community traditions, and service geared toward repeat visitors.

The Cal is not a tropical theme park or a modern Strip megaresort. It is a compact downtown hotel and casino with a classic neon exterior, established restaurants, gaming, practical accommodations, and easy access to nearby downtown attractions.

Hotel Rooms and Suites

The hotel offers Deluxe King, Deluxe Two Queens, Premium King, Premium Two Queens, and Parlor Suite accommodations.

Room features vary by category. Available amenities may include a flat-screen television, refrigerator, safe, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and other standard hotel features.

Accessible rooms are available with features that may include wider doorways, bathroom assistance bars, and a roll-in shower.

Guests needing a roll-in shower, accessible bed clearance, connecting room, mobility feature, hearing feature, refrigerator, or specific room location should contact the hotel before arrival.

Room rates, resort fees, taxes, deposits, check-in times, occupancy limits, views, smoking restrictions, cancellation terms, and included amenities depend on the reservation.

A room reservation does not automatically include every restaurant promotion, pool upgrade, parking validation, gaming offer, meeting event, or Boyd Rewards benefit.

Resort Fee

California Hotel & Casino charges a nightly resort fee.

Current listed inclusions may include in-room Wi-Fi for a limited number of devices, an in-room safe, local and toll-free calls, refrigerator access, fitness-center use, seasonal pool access, boarding-pass printing, and self-parking.

Review the current fee, taxes, deposit, included services, exclusions, and parking terms before confirming the reservation.

Casino Gaming

The Cal’s current primary gaming page advertises almost 900 slot machines and 21 table games.

Table-game selections may include blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker-based games. Games, minimum wagers, table availability, side bets, rules, and operating hours can change.

The casino also offers keno and sports wagering.

Casino gaming is restricted to guests age 21 or older. Guests under 21 may use designated public routes while traveling to permitted hotel, dining, pool, or retail destinations but may not remain in gaming areas.

Golden Arm Tradition

The Cal is associated with the story of Stanley Fujitake, whose craps roll reportedly lasted three hours and six minutes.

That event inspired the casino’s Golden Arm tradition. Current recognition rules, promotions, displays, ceremonies, and eligibility are controlled by the casino and may change.

Boyd Rewards

Boyd Rewards is the loyalty program used at The Cal and participating Boyd Gaming properties.

Members may earn benefits through eligible gaming, hotel, dining, and promotional activity.

Tier credits, point values, parking benefits, discounts, multipliers, offers, expiration rules, participating outlets, and redemption restrictions can change.

Cal Sports Book and Lounge

The Cal Sports Book and Lounge is located on the casino floor.

The current setup includes multiple large televisions for sports viewing, betting information, and a lounge bar.

The sportsbook often accommodates interest in University of Hawaii football and other events popular with Hawaiian visitors.

Sportsbook hours, wagering windows, television assignments, event access, seating, drink specials, mobile wagering, and betting availability can change.

Sports wagering and alcohol service are restricted to eligible guests age 21 or older.

Restaurants and Island-Inspired Dining

Dining is a central part of The Cal’s Hawaiian identity.

Restaurant hours, menus, prices, reservations, takeout, seating, holiday meals, kitchen closures, and promotions vary by outlet.

Market Street Café

Market Street Café serves American favorites with Hawaiian influences.

The restaurant is especially associated with its oxtail soup, along with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other casual dishes.

Current official information lists continuous daily service, but hours and menu availability should still be confirmed before visiting.

Aloha Specialties

Aloha Specialties is located on the mezzanine and serves casual island-inspired food.

Selections may include teriyaki plates, stews, curry, combination plates, noodle dishes, saimin, and rice bowls.

Hours, takeout procedures, seating, menu items, and prices can change.

Redwood Steakhouse

Redwood Steakhouse is the property’s fine-dining restaurant for steaks, seafood, chops, shareable side dishes, and desserts.

Reservations are suggested. Operating days, hours, dress expectations, menus, holiday service, and availability can change.

Quick Bites and Desserts

Additional outlets may offer ice cream, snacks, beverages, coffee, casual meals, or grab-and-go items.

Individual stores and counters may use shorter hours than the casino.

Bars and Lounges

The property includes casino bars and lounge service, including Holo Holo and the bar associated with the sportsbook.

Operating hours, entertainment, seating, video gaming, drink service, menus, promotions, and age policies vary.

Guests must be at least 21 to purchase or consume alcohol and must provide valid identification when requested.

Rooftop Pool and Fitness Center

Rooftop Pool

The Cal has an outdoor rooftop pool measuring approximately 20 feet by 40 feet.

Current access is limited to registered hotel guests of California Hotel & Casino, Main Street Station, and Fremont Hotel & Casino.

Guests may be required to show a valid room key.

Children age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Pool hours, seasonal access, weather closures, maintenance, towel service, capacity, food, beverages, flotation devices, and guest eligibility can change.

Fitness Center

The fitness center offers cardio and exercise equipment that may include treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bicycles, yoga mats, and a functional trainer.

Hours, age requirements, equipment availability, sanitation procedures, access rules, and maintenance closures can change.

Shopping and Guest Services

The property includes specialty retail and convenience shopping for souvenirs, clothing, snacks, travel needs, and Hawaiian-themed merchandise.

Inventory, store hours, returns, prices, shipping, and payment methods differ by retailer.

Guest services may assist with hotel information, directions, boarding-pass printing, accessibility questions, transportation guidance, and property services.

Meetings, Weddings, and Group Events

California Hotel & Casino offers approximately 7,032 square feet of principal meeting and banquet space.

Ohana Room

The Ohana Room measures approximately 3,366 square feet and may accommodate up to 200 guests in a theater-style layout.

Maile Room

The Maile Room measures approximately 2,162 square feet and may accommodate up to 200 guests in a theater-style layout.

Pikake Room

The Pikake Room measures approximately 1,504 square feet and may accommodate up to 100 guests in a theater-style layout.

The rooms may be combined for larger meetings, reunions, banquets, wedding receptions, seminars, holiday gatherings, and private events.

Capacity changes with tables, stages, dance floors, audiovisual equipment, catering stations, production areas, and accessible circulation.

Rental fees, food and beverage minimums, deposits, insurance, security, audiovisual services, guest-room blocks, setup, cleanup, vendors, and cancellation terms depend on the agreement.

Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a reservation. Organizers should wait for a completed agreement before announcing the resort as the event location.

Downtown Las Vegas Location

The Cal is one block north of the Fremont Street Experience and within walking distance of several downtown casinos, restaurants, museums, shops, bars, and entertainment venues.

Nearby destinations may include Main Street Station, Fremont Hotel & Casino, the Mob Museum, Downtown Container Park, and other Fremont Street attractions.

Walking conditions can be affected by heat, crowds, street closures, construction, uneven sidewalks, and special events.

A pedestrian connection may provide access toward Main Street Station. Follow current directional signs because entrances and routes can change.

Parking

California Hotel & Casino has paid self-parking.

Registered hotel guests and qualifying Boyd Rewards, dining, or gaming customers may receive parking validation or other benefits under current rules.

Special-event rates, lost-ticket charges, validation requirements, grace periods, monthly parking, motorcycle parking, and eligibility can change.

Review the Las Vegas parking fees guide before visiting.

The current official parking information reviewed does not clearly confirm a general valet service. Contact the property when valet access is important.

Transportation and Arrival

Taxi and rideshare service is available throughout downtown Las Vegas.

Pickup and drop-off locations may shift during street closures, festivals, construction, or heavy downtown traffic.

Visitors using RTC public transportation should verify current routes, stops, schedules, and walking directions before traveling.

The official property information reviewed does not promise a routine complimentary airport shuttle. Guests should arrange airport transportation separately unless their confirmed reservation includes transportation.

Accessibility

California Hotel & Casino offers accessible hotel rooms with features that may include wider doorway access, bathroom assistance bars, and roll-in showers.

Accessible parking, curb routes, elevators, casino pathways, restaurant seating, meeting-room layouts, restrooms, pool access, and other accommodations may be available.

The multilevel property and its downtown setting can involve elevators, escalators, narrow casino routes, crowds, street crossings, and changing event configurations.

Guests who need a roll-in shower, hearing feature, accessible bed clearance, pool access, dining accommodation, meeting-room setup, or another specific feature should contact the hotel before arriving.

Tips Before Visiting The Cal

Check restaurant hours separately.
Dining outlets do not all follow the casino’s schedule.

Review the resort fee.
Confirm the nightly charge and included amenities before booking.

Verify parking validation.
Hotel, dining, gaming, and Boyd Rewards benefits use separate requirements.

Bring identification.
Hotel check-in, casino gaming, sports wagering, alcohol service, and loyalty benefits may require valid photo identification.

Confirm pool access.
The rooftop pool is restricted to eligible registered hotel guests.

Reserve Redwood Steakhouse.
The fine-dining restaurant recommends reservations and does not operate every day.

Use marked walking routes.
Downtown streets and property connections can be affected by closures and events.

Frequently Asked Questions