Vegas versus California

News & Observations

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 5 minutes

Vegas has been seeing consistent declines in tourism, especially from Californians. California offers diverse landscapes (beaches, mountains, redwoods) and culture (LA, SF), while Las Vegas' concentrated entertainment (casinos, shows, nightlife) grow more and more expensive while simultaneously losing its "shine."

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