Morongo’s four-diamond oasis set a new standard for gaming luxury in California when it opened in December of 2004 at a cost of $250 million. Mirroring the 44 acres of California desert landscape, a site-sensitive theme ties everything together, from the entry’s porte-cochere structure in the shape of a giant desert bloom to the top-quality details in every guest room and the gardens that serve as engaging backdrops for outdoor events. Less than 20 minutes west of Palm Springs, the 310-room property promises group members something for everyone. From a distance, the AAA Four Diamond Award–winning Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa rises like a mirage from the desert floor between the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains in Cabazon, California.