I thought it might be useful, with the proliferation and diversity of Indian casinos in California, to have a thread where people post their experiences. We've been to only two, so I'll offer my thoughts.

**Cache Creek - west of Sacramento

This was a very unpleasant experience. We visited during the Christmas holidays last year and haven't been back, so maybe things have improved. It was extremely crowded. Parking was almost impossible and it took us nearly half an hour to find a parking place. Finally, they opened an unpaved, muddy remote lot and provided shuttle service (about once/15 minutes).

The casino seems to be in some sort of huge tent and everything was very tacky. It was so crowded it was almost impossible to find space at a table or a vacant machine. Food was poor, at best. No lodging at or anywhere near the casino. The place is pretty isolated with no interesting town or other activities nearby. Sacramento is about 30 minutes away.

**Jackson Racheria - east of Stockton

Much more pleasant experience. Parking in paved remote lot with shuttle service every 2-3 minutes. Very pleasant, though crowded, casino. Good club program with easy perks. Restaurant good, though not outstanding, with both buffet and menu available. Reasonable prices.

Hotel on the grounds very pleasant, though not elegant. Numerous good lodging alternatives nearby both in Jackson and Sutter Creek. Many good restaurants and other interesting tourist-type activities, wine-tasting, and the usual gold rush sites in the area.