Central Coast: Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo

Casinos in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a beach town at the north end of Monterey Bay, over the hills from San Jose on Highway 17. Oceanview Casino on Pacific Avenue is its only card room, a small, plain poker room with a friendly local crowd and usually just one blackjack table. San Jose's two big card rooms are the nearest larger options.

  • 1 venue
  • 293 mi from Downtown LA
Straight line miles from Los Angeles City Hall.

The venue in Santa Cruz

Map

Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Use the directions button on each venue page for turn by turn routes.

Before you go Call ahead to confirm the games and limits you want are running, bring a valid photo ID, and decide on a spending limit before you arrive. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER.

Questions about casinos in Santa Cruz

How many casinos are in Santa Cruz?

Just one, Oceanview Casino.

How far is Santa Cruz from Downtown Los Angeles?

About 293 miles in a straight line. On the road it's farther, and how long it takes depends mostly on when you leave.

Are the casinos in Santa Cruz open 24 hours?

No. Check the hours on the venue page before you go, especially late at night.