Golden Acorn, which celebrated its 15th anniversary this summer, draws San Diegans heading east to the desert dunes, Colorado River or Arizona, as well as snow birds driving west. Located about halfway between downtown San Diego and El Centro, Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center is distinctive in several ways: It’s the region’s smallest facility, the furthest east and the only casino truck stop.
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Ultimate Casino Guide takes a spin at the region’s 10 properties.Ī sure bet for: Travelers along Interstate 8, long-haul truckers, shuttle-bus day trippers and anyone craving the signature $7.77 prime rib.
