- Year Opened
- 1989
- Age Restriction
- 21+
- Property Type
- Licensed Card Room
- Regulator
- California Gambling Control Commission
About Ocean View Cardroom
Ocean View Cardroom is a California-licensed card room at 709 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, operating since 1989. The property spreads Buster Blackjack and is licensed by the California Gambling Control Commission under the player-banking model that applies to all California card rooms. Pacific Avenue is the main commercial street through downtown Santa Cruz, roughly two blocks from the beach boardwalk.
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Ocean View Cardroom
Santa Cruz, California
Gaming
Ocean View Cardroom spreads Buster Blackjack. Buster Blackjack is a California card room variant that includes a Buster side bet paying bonus amounts when the dealer busts with multiple cards. The game operates under the player-banking model required at all California card rooms, meaning a licensed third-party proposition player service handles the banking function rather than the house directly.
No table count is publicly available. Visitors planning a gaming-focused trip should contact the property directly to confirm game availability and current hours before visiting.
Location & Parking
Ocean View Cardroom is at 709 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California. Pacific Avenue is the central commercial street of downtown Santa Cruz. The location places the property within walking distance of the waterfront area. Self-parking is available nearby.
How Ocean View Cardroom compares locally
Directory comparison: Ocean View Cardroom vs nearby venues
We track 4 properties in Santa Cruz. The comparison below uses directory data only — machine counts and hours should still be confirmed with each casino.
| Property | Ocean View Cardroom
This property
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Santa Cruz | Pacheco | Gardena | American Canyon |
| Address | 709 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz | 5988 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco | 3612 W 6th St, Los Angeles | 3466 Broadway Street, American Canyon |
| Games in directory | 1 game types | 5 game types | 8 game types | 4 game types |
| Live poker room | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel / resort | No | No | No | No |
| Open 24/7 (tag) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Read more | This page | Visit page | Visit page | Visit page |
How top Ocean View Cardroom peers in Ocean View Cardroom 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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
709 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Open in Google MapsLicensing & Rules
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Not legal
