Construction is underway on a more than $725 million expansion that will transform Hard Rock Casino Tejon into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon. The project includes a 406-room hotel, expanded gaming, convention facilities, new restaurants, resort-style pools and a Rock Spa, with an anticipated opening in Summer 2028.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is a major resort expansion currently under construction on Tejon Indian Tribe land in Mettler, California, along Interstate 5 south of Bakersfield.
Developed through a partnership between the Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International, the project will transform Hard Rock Casino Tejon into a full-service resort destination featuring a hotel tower, expanded gaming, convention and event space, new restaurants, resort pools and a full-service Rock Spa.
Construction officially began following a groundbreaking ceremony on October 21, 2026. Upon completion, the development is expected to become one of California's newest integrated casino resorts and a significant tourism and entertainment destination for the Southern San Joaquin Valley.
On October 21, 2026, tribal leaders and Hard Rock International executives officially broke ground on the next phase of development at Hard Rock Casino Tejon.
The more than $725 million expansion will add a 406-room Hard Rock Hotel featuring 119 suites, 900 additional slot machines, multiple new dining venues, convention facilities, resort-style pools and a Rock Spa with 13 treatment rooms.
Construction is now underway with developers targeting a Summer 2028 opening. The project is expected to create more than 1,500 construction jobs and approximately 350 additional permanent positions once completed.
Hard Rock Casino Tejon has entered full Phase 2 construction, marking one of the largest tribal casino expansions in California. The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International are building a 400-room Hard Rock hotel, Rock Spa, resort pool complex, and the Hard Rock Live 2,800-seat concert venue, transforming Hard Rock Casino Tejon into a complete Hard Rock resort destination.
Hard Rock Casino Tejon is positioning itself as a major Southern California tribal resort,competing directly with top California casinos and Hard Rock destinations nationwide.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is a $600 million Indian-gaming facility built on a 306-acre site near Mettler, California.
Opening date Nov. 13, 2025
150,000 square-foot gaming floor
2,500 slot machines
3,000 slot machines - Phase 2 in 2028
50 table games
Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold 'em, Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud
Video poker
VIP rooms for blackjack and baccarat
Unity by Hard Rock loyalty program
Hard Rock Cafe
Open daily 11AM - 10PM plus late-night menu: 10PM-1AM
Deep Cut Steaks | Seafood
Open Wed-Sun 5PM-10PM
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Asian restaurant and noodle bar open weekdays 5PM-midnight and Sat-Sub 11AM- midnight.
Marketplace Food Hall
Constant Grind - Coffee and pastries. Open 24/7.
Brick'd Italian Kitchen - Pizzas and Italian choices. Open Wed-Thu-Fri 5PM-10PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-10PM. Closed Mon-Tue.
Street Tacos - Quick-service street food. Open Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM and Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM.
The Roost - Comfort food. Open Fri-Tue 5PM-10PM. Closed Wed-Thu.
Marketplace Bar - Craft cocktails. Open Sun-Thu 11AM-10PM and Fri-Sat 11AM-2AM
Hard Rock Cafe Center Bar - Open 24/7
Hard Rock Live® will be a 2,800-seat concert venue (Phase 2)
Smaller planned venues will provide local entertainment
Hard Rock merchandise store
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400 guest rooms and suites
Rock Spa® & Salon, Body Rock Fitness Center, Pool
Fine dining restaurant
Cigar lounge
An RV park will be built on 22 adjacent acres.
Hard Rock Casino Tejon is located at the base of the Grapevine near CA-99 and SR-166. This high-visibility location positions Hard Rock Casino Tejon as a major entertainment destination between Los Angeles and Bakersfield.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is owned by the Tejon Indian Tribe, which is headquartered in Bakersfield, California. You can visit their website at www.tejonindiantribe.com.
In June 2019 the Tejon Indian Tribe signed an agreement with Hard Rock International to develop and manage the Hard Rock Casino Tejon. Hard Rock International is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is a resort expansion of Hard Rock Casino Tejon in Mettler, California, developed by the Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International.
Yes. Construction officially began following the October 21, 2026 groundbreaking ceremony.
Developers currently anticipate opening the expanded resort in Summer 2028.
The new Hard Rock Hotel will include 406 guestrooms, including 119 suites.
The project includes expanded gaming, convention facilities, multiple restaurants, resort-style pools, a Rock Spa and a 406-room hotel.
The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International have announced an investment exceeding $725 million.
The resort is located in Mettler, California, south of Bakersfield along Interstate 5.
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