From the moment we entered we were floored with the exceptional customer service…read more Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. Hannah gets a shoutout...she helped us check in. Twin sissy birthday trip. We had 2 free nights due to my sister being a club card holder. Hannah was ready for us and gave us a sweet birthday card from the front staff. Wow so nice and totally unexpected!! Rooms are a bit dated (& super thin walls...heard neighbor snoring all night) but well appointed. Robes, slippers, beach towels, keurig for coffee and tea and waters. Mini fridge, safe, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board. Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, shower cap, and scope mouthwash. This is a non-smoking casino, but there is a designated smoking area for those that partake. I loved coming home, not wreaking of smoke! Lol. So many great old school and new slots. Table games roulette craps was a blast. We actually came home in THE BLACK! The grounds are beautiful and they have a golf course but we don't golf. There is a beautiful rose garden with so many beautiful varieties of roses. The pool is pretty basic and small but you can order food to be delivered. Room service was amazing. I recommend the breakfast burrito and omelette. Thank you for making our little getaway so fun and memorable. Cannot wait to see you all again soon.

Dear Barona Casino Management, I never imagined I would be…read morewriting a letter like this. For many years, I have been a loyal VIP member and have spent countless hours and dollars at Barona. I wasn't just another customer--I truly believed I was valued. The way Barona presents itself made me feel like I had found a place that cared about its guests--a place that felt like home. Over the past several months, my life has changed because I have been battling a serious illness . My illness and treatments have kept me from visiting and earning the tier points I once maintained. It wasn't because I chose to stop coming--it was because I simply couldn't. I understand that because I haven't been able to maintain my tier points, my offers have changed. I wasn't calling to argue about my benefits or ask for something I was entitled to. I simply called to ask if a one-time exception could be made. I explained that I was about to have surgery and just wanted one night away beforehand. I hoped I could have a Friday night room to relax, clear my mind, and have one peaceful evening before facing another difficult chapter in my journey. Instead, I was told no. That conversation broke my heart. What hurt wasn't just being denied a room. It was realizing that years of loyalty seemed to mean very little when I needed a small act of kindness. It made me feel that everything I had invested over the years only mattered as long as I was spending money and earning points. To me, that one night would have meant so much. It would have been a chance to escape the stress, fear, and uncertainty that come with being ill and surgery, even if only for a few hours. To Barona, it was just one room for one night. To me, it would have been a gift of compassion that I would never have forgotten. Instead, this experience left me feeling that, despite Barona's message of making guests feel at home, it's really all about the money. The moment my illness prevented me from maintaining my status, the compassion I believed existed seemed to disappear. I understand that businesses have policies, but there are moments when kindness should matter more than policy. A one-time exception for a loyal guest facing a serious surgery wouldn't have been about giving away a room. It would have been about showing humanity. I'm not writing this letter because I expect anything anymore. I'm writing because I wanted you to know how deeply this experience affected me. I have supported Barona for many years, and I truly believed that loyalty meant something. Sadly, this experience has changed the way I see a place that once felt like home. I hope that in the future, Barona remembers that behind every rewards account is a real person. Sometimes people aren't absent because they've lost interest--they're absent because they're fighting for their lives. Those are the moments when compassion speaks louder than any policy ever could.

LOVED everything about this venue. My grandmother and stepfather are both in wheelchairs, and they…read moremade everything so accessible for them. The food was amazing, the decor they provide is stunning, and every single person who works there is so kind and helpful. We worked with Derek throughout our planning process, and he was THE BEST. It's truly the perfect venue.

The wife and I were at the Castle for a friend's daughter's wedding. What a great spot for a…read morewedding. The ceremony was held under some tall trees which was perfect since it was a bit warm, even though it was 5pm already. The dinner was a buffet of salad, potatoes, short ribs and chicken parmesan. I wish I had taken two servings of short ribs and skipped the chicken parm. The short ribs were juicy, so tender and just falling apart with my fork. Excellent, especially for a buffet meal at a wedding. The place is really cool and if you are considering having an event in the future, check the Castle out. HAVE FUN!!

Really friendly, authentic winery - the first winery in Ramona! Some of the vines go back to the…read more1950s, and the winemaker John planted his first vines 30 years ago after he acquired the property. I really enjoyed hanging out and talking with John as I enjoyed my wine-tasting (only $10). We shared a love of Baja and the wines of Valle de Guadalupe, so it was fun to talk about restaurants, wines, and was excited to learn that they host overnight wine-tasting bus trips down to Baja/Valle, staying at La Fonda. Would love to do that with them sometime. More info on their website. I tried the Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc, Harvest Red (a blend of Cabernet and Granache), Merlot and their gold medal winning Cabernet Sauvignon. My favorite was the Cab, and I got a bottle of that, although I liked the Harvest Red, too. They often have special events, and today, they were setting up for a band to play 1-4 pm, and were going to be making pizzas. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Schwaesdall is a charming winery. It's fun to walk around and see the antiques. And if you have a…read moreHarvest Host membership, you can park your rig here for the night! We enjoyed the Miss Piggy Port (grapes for port are grown here). We also enjoyed the California Harvest Red (bottled by Schwaesdall).

One of our favorite wineries with the nicest owners. Love it that they have natural wines and…read moredelicious pizzas too. We like sitting under the pomegranate trees with a beautiful view of the vineyard. It's always so relaxing to just chill and enjoy their wines. Recommend doing their wine tasting first and buying a bottle of your favorite to share after. It's also fun to visit the dog, geese, ducks, and chickens there. They have two gorgeous peacocks that roam around the property too.

The winery was a very nice vibe to sit and relax. The owner Alessandro was very kind and…read moreaccommodating. We loved Lauren, she was a great bartender, explaining all the wine options, and giving her personal recommendations. We enjoyed coming to this winery!

The winery looks like it has beautiful grounds, but unfortunately it was closed when we tried to…read morevisit. The website says to "call for reservations or any other info," but the phone number is disconnected. We decided to drive out there anyway, hoping for the best, but found a closed gate with no signs, no instructions, and no updated information. It might be lovely once open, but as of now 11/23/25 it's impossible to tell what's going on. A little communication would go a long way!

We went back to Rashelica recently. Google said that they are open at 11am but from the reviews, I…read moreknow it can be hit or miss that they are open. We drove by around 12:15pm and it was closed so we went to lunch in Ramona. We came back around 2pm and luckily it was open then. Their wines are ok but we were there for the art. We got a couple of pricey mediocre $15 sangrias and walked around. It's good to see that they are fixing the place up.

Beautiful course! The course is in excellent shape, greens very nice. Nice carts with accurate…read moreGPS maps. The staff is very polite and helpful. 5 stars!

Course is was amazing and very challenging. Lots of great holes and the staff is so friendly! The…read moreMarshall was awesome and attentive. Food is cheap and good, would definitely come back!

Chuparosa is a true hidden gem. We almost hesitate to share this review because part of us wants to…read morekeep it all to ourselves. That said, the owner, Andy, was so gracious and welcoming that we genuinely want to see him succeed; it feels only right to spread the word. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. We left with two bottles of wine--despite usually preferring reds, we couldn't pass up both the Albarino and the Sangiovese. One tip: double-check your route on Google Maps before heading over. Just a heads-up--it's not the dirt road!

We been to Chuparosa several times over the past 5 years and have always enjoyed our experiences…read more The tasting room is situated on a hillside overlooking their vineyard. There's a small, but comfortable area inside by a stone fireplace, as well as a nice deck in front offering the wonderful views of the vineyards and surrounding hills. They even have a cave, however it's not open to the public (at least as of our last visit). WINES: Andy (owner/winemaker) poured for us and provides good service and nice insight on his wines and vineyard. One tasting fee is waived with one bottle purchase, as Andy's motto is "We want to sell wines, not tastings". Chuparosa offers mostly Italian, French, and some Spanish varietals (Albariño, Grenache Gris, Mourvèdre/Grenache Rosè, Sangiovese, Cab Franc, and Zinfandel) and in my opinion they're all well-made, elegant wines, some of the best in the region. Chuparosa is a "must visit" winery when in the Ramona wine country.

Wine tasted good and the service was super friendly. Right on the main street in old Poway. They…read morehave a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. When we came on a Sat around 3 there were a few groups there but not too busy. I got a glass of red and my partner got the wine slushie. The lady helping us let me try a couple options before I got a glass. Prices were fair. $15 for my glass and $13 for the wine slushie. The only negative was that later that night I got a huge headache. Which doesn't usually happen when I drink wine. So not sure if something about how they make their wine impacted it.

Tastings: Flight of 5 wines, Whites $13, Mixed $14, and Reds $15. Wines by the glass (white or red)…read more$13, Specialty wines $13-$16 (prices as of 8/19/23) First time visiting this intimate, rustic wine tasting room and production facility in Poway. Tristan poured for us and was a very gracious host and extremely knowledgeable about their wines. They have a nice selection of whites, reds, dessert wines, Sangria, and refreshing slushies. Their fruit is sourced primarily from California, and they make a little bit of everything. IMO, the white wines tend to be a little lighter bodied, crisp, with little time on oak. The reds were a little lighter bodied than what we usually prefer, but well made. The two "dessert" wines were outstanding. Wine tasting is very subjective, so you should definitely give it a try for yourself. They don't have food, however there are several local food vendors that will either deliver or you can pick up and eat there. The inside tasting room is not huge, but they have a large outdoor patio with wonderful views of Old Poway Park and the sunset. They're open later than most wineries, so that's a perk as well. Definitely worth a visit when you're in the area.