- Year Opened
- 1998
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Age Restriction
- 21+
- Property Type
- Licensed Card Room
- Regulator
- California Gambling Control Commission
- Owner
- David Stearns
About Central Coast Casino
Central Coast Casino operates at 359 W Grand Avenue in Grover Beach, California, owned by David Stearns as a California-licensed card room since 1998. The property runs a poker-focused gaming floor with NL Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Big O, and tournament events alongside a bar and restaurant on a 24-hour schedule. The website slopoker.com confirms the property’s self-positioning as a poker destination in San Luis Obispo County.
Venue photo
Central Coast Casino
Grover Beach, California
Poker Room
Central Coast Casino runs NL Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Big O (five-card Omaha Hi-Lo), Tournament Freerolls, and Tournaments. The game-spread depth is the property’s distinguishing characteristic.
Big O is the five-card version of Omaha Hi-Lo where players use exactly two of their five hole cards and three community cards to make their best high and low hands. It’s uncommon outside major California poker rooms, and its presence alongside PLO makes Central Coast Casino’s room meaningfully more varied than the typical San Luis Obispo County gaming option.
Tournament Freerolls provide no-buy-in tournament play that can attract casual and recreational players to build their live tournament experience.
Location & Access
Central Coast Casino is at 359 W Grand Avenue in Grover Beach, California. Grover Beach is part of the Five Cities area of San Luis Obispo County, accessible from US-101 at the Grand Avenue or Oak Park Boulevard exits. The casino is in the commercial area near the beach. Bar and restaurant are on site. Self-parking is available.
How Central Coast Casino compares locally
Directory comparison: Central Coast Casino vs nearby venues
We track 4 properties in Grover Beach. The comparison below uses directory data only — machine counts and hours should still be confirmed with each casino.
| Property | Central Coast Casino
This property
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Grover Beach | Clovis | Citrus Heights | Lake Elsinore |
| Address | 359 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach | 771 W Shaw Ave, Clovis | 6508 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights | 20930 Malaga Rd, Lake Elsinore |
| Games in directory | — | 6 game types | 7 game types | 8 game types |
| Live poker room | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel / resort | No | No | No | Yes |
| Open 24/7 (tag) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Read more | This page | Visit page | Visit page | Visit page |
How top Central Coast Casino peers in Central Coast Casino compare on amenities
| Amenity / Game | Thunder Valley Casino Resort | Agua Caliente Casino | Jamul Casino |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slot Machines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🎱 Bingo | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — |
| 🏊 Pool | ✓ | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🚗 Valet Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
What the directory data shows
Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and peer count in our CSV-backed directory — not a substitute for a property visit.
Strengths
2- Live poker listed (5 variants)
- On-site dining tag in directory
Watch-outs
3- No hotel/resort tag — confirm lodging before an overnight trip
- 4 venues in Grover Beach; compare amenities in the table below
- Narrow game mix in directory — floor may offer more than listed
Worth a stop for Grover Beach visitors
Central Coast Casino is one of 1 venue(s) we list in Grover Beach. Use the comparison tables above, then confirm table minimums and hours on property.
359 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433, USA
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Open in Google MapsLicensing & Rules
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
