It is owned and operated by the Pala Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized tribe.

The casino has 86,000 square-feet of casino floor, 2,250 slot machines, 84 table games, 9 restaurants, an 11,000-square-foot (1,000 m2) day spa, and 4 entertainment venues.

In March 2000, construction began on the $115 million Pala Casino, which opened in April, 2001.

On August 19, 2003, Pala Casino Spa & Resort opened with 500 rooms, a spa, and a conference center.

[1] There are nine restaurants located within Pala Casino Spa Resort.