"A Boyd Gaming locals casino just west of the Strip — a full-service property with a bowling alley, movie theater, and one of the best dance halls in Las Vegas."
Overall Rating
Gold Coast is a Boyd Gaming locals property just west of the Strip. The 70-lane bowling alley, movie theater, and dance hall make it one of the most entertainment-rich locals casinos in Vegas. The Boyd Rewards integration is strong.
Standard rooms. Functional and clean.
Outdoor pool.
How this resort holds up in peak Vegas summer (June–September)
Bowling alley and movie theater are excellent indoor summer options. Pool is functional. Less crowded than Strip.
Opened in 1986 by Boyd Gaming. Has been a locals institution for nearly four decades.
Locals. Boyd Rewards members. Travelers who want a full-service property near the Strip at a lower price point.
Uber / Lyft
Rideshare — fastest option
Taxi (Metered)
No shared shuttle service
Gold Coast is a solid Boyd Gaming locals property with more entertainment options than most — the bowling alley, movie theater, and dance hall make it genuinely fun beyond the casino floor.
Boyd Rewards
2018
The best off-Strip resort in Vegas. The views of Red Rock Canyon are spectacular. The pool is excellent. The casino is the best locals casino in the valley.
The SuperBook is the best sportsbook in Vegas. The hotel is fine. Elvis played here for seven years. The location is close to the convention center.
Reopened under San Manuel Tribal ownership with a $690 million renovation. The art collection is the most impressive in Vegas. The rooms are exceptional.