Marina Club

Any Marina Club review points to its place as one of the true old guard card rooms on the Central Coast, a family run poker and blackjack room that has anchored downtown Marina since it first opened its doors on Carmel Avenue. Now also marketed as Casino Monterey, the felt stays busy with hold'em, three card poker, pai gow and baccarat, while a full bar and grill keep regulars fed between hands. Security walks guests to their cars after a session, a small touch that speaks to the neighborly feel this casino near Marina is known for. Anyone weighing the best casinos in Monterey County should put this longtime local favorite on the list.