In March, the resort wrapped up a $300 million expansion. The newly and majorly expanded Pechanga Resort Casino offers all the amenities and then some of a Las Vegas casino, without the traffic or overload of sensory input. The property has been seriously overhauled and they weren’t kidding. The views facing the mountains are absolutely stunning. There are so many lovely spots to explore without it feeling overwhelmingly gargantuan. When you first approach Pechanga, it definitely seems like a large sprawling place but don’t let the exterior fool you.