“Pala was really the first property in Southern California to offer a complete casino resort experience. The current hotel and casino interior will also undergo a significant update.
The expansion will add a new 349-room hotel tower, a splashy aquatic playground and an enlarged spa, casino floor and parking garage. The ground breaking ceremony kicked off the demolition of the current swimming pool, signaling the start of a multi-year construction project that’s slated to be completed in May 2019. Pala Casino Resort & Spa, which ushered in the era of luxury Las Vegas-style hotels in San Diego, broke ground Tuesday on a $170-million expansion and extensive remodel.
