California

Name: California
Address: 12 Ogden Ave., Las Vegas, NV, US
Telephone: 1-866-983-4279
Price range: $27+

Reviewed by the Las Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated June 2026

The California — 'The Cal' to locals — brings a warm Hawaiian flair to downtown Las Vegas, with a strong island following, the beloved Aloha Specialties café and the Redwood Steakhouse. Friendly, affordable and steps from Fremont Street, with free parking, from $27/night.

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California Las Vegas: Honest Review, Rooms & Rates

Despite the name, the California is famous for its Hawaiian soul. 'The Cal' has been a home-away-from-home for visitors from the Hawaiian islands for decades, and that aloha spirit runs through its friendly service and atmosphere in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.

Rooms are comfortable and cheap, the Redwood Steakhouse is a long-running favourite, and the upstairs Aloha Specialties serves Hawaiian comfort food you won't easily find elsewhere downtown. Steps from the Fremont Street Experience with free self-parking, it's a warm, great-value base, from around $27 a night.

Insider tipLong popular with travellers from Hawaii, The Cal leans into island hospitality — head to Aloha Specialties for Hawaiian comfort food you won't find elsewhere downtown.

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Rooms

Premium King Non-Smoking

This 364-square-foot room comes with one king bed. The décor with its plantation shutters suggests a tropical paradise. Other amenities include in-room refrigerators, an iron and ironing board and a hairdryer. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels and in-room movies. The bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Deluxe 2 Queens Non-Smoking

This 264-square-foot room comes with two queen beds. The décor with its plantation shutters suggests a tropical paradise. Other amenities include either a table and two chairs or a desk area. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels and in-room movies as well as a refrigerator. The bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Deluxe King Non-Smoking

This 264-square-foot room comes with one king bed. The décor with its plantation shutters suggests a tropical paradise. Other amenities include either a table and two chairs or a desk area. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels and in-room movies as well as a refrigerator. The bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Premium 2 Queens Non-Smoking

This 364-square-foot room comes with two queen beds. The décor with its plantation shutters suggests a tropical paradise. Other amenities include in-room refrigerators, an iron and ironing board and a hairdryer. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels and in-room movies. The bathroom has a single sink and a combined tub/shower.

Location

12 Ogden Ave.

Frequently asked questions

Where is California located?

California is in Downtown Las Vegas, around the Fremont Street Experience, about 4.34 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.

How do I get from California to the Strip?

The Las Vegas Strip is about 4.34 miles away — a short rideshare (typically 10–15 minutes). Rideshares and taxis are readily available, and the Deuce and SDX bus lines also connect Downtown to the Strip.

Does California have free parking and a resort fee?

Self-parking is free. A nightly resort fee may apply on top of the room rate — check at the time of booking.

How much does it cost to stay at California?

Rooms at California start from around $27 a night before taxes and fees.

Is the Fremont Street area safe?

Downtown's Fremont Street Experience is a busy, well-patrolled tourist district that stays lively well into the night. As in any crowded city centre, keep an eye on your belongings, but it's a popular, walkable area that most visitors find safe and easy to explore.

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Number of rooms 781.

Casino Yes, 36,000 square feet. Casino games include blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, craps, keno, Let It Ride, pai gow, poker, roulette, slots and Megabucks.

Race & Sports Book Yes. Cal's Sports Book has 14 big screens and lots of comfortable seating.

Restaurants The California has the following dining options: Market Street Cafe, Redwood Steakhouse, Lappert's Ice Cream and Aloha Specialties.

Entertainment No, but guests are a short walk from the live music and free light shows at Fremont Street Experience.

Nightlife There are three vibrant casino bars at the resort: the Main Street Bar, the San Francisco Pub and Dave's Bar.

Attractions There is an arcade (note: children must be supervised in the arcade area).

Pool The California rooftop pool is currently closed due to renovation until 2022.

Health club or fitness equipment No.

Spa No.

Shops Cal Gift Shop, Cal Logo Shop, Ethel M Chocolates, Lappert's Ice Cream, Vegas 808.

Wedding services No.

Business center No.

Convention rooms Yes, 4,342 square feet total.

Child-care facilities No.

Room service Yes, limited hours.

Pets allowed Not in hotel, but allowed in RV park.

In-room Internet access Yes, for an additional fee. Click here for details.

Hotel amenities Currency exchange, laundry service, luggage service, maid service, safety deposit box, valet parking, wake-up call.

Parking garage Yes, a five-story parking garage.

RV park No.

Shuttle service to the airport No.

Shuttle service to the strip No.

Wheelchair accessible rooms Yes.

Check-in time 4 p.m.

Check-out time 11:00am.

Minimum age to reserve a room 21 years. Guests must show valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. No room keys will be issued without proper identification.

Policies The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is three.

Incidental charges Guests must show credit card upon check-in and a security deposit will be charged. Please note that all special requests and bedding types cannot be guaranteed , are subject to availability upon check-in and additional charges may apply.

Prices From $56.00