Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

Highland, CA

The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a federally-recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California.  San Manuel exercises its inherent sovereign right of self-governance and provides essential services for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic, and cultural development.  

 The Serrano people of San Manuel have called this area home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region. The Reservation, once only 640 acres, is now over 1,100 acres in size. 

The call of Yawa’ – to act upon one’s beliefs – inspires the Tribe to give back to the areas they call home and support organizations working to create a better tomorrow in the Inland Empire and Indian Country. 

Our support is directed to organizations providing services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, including:

•         501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
•         Public schools
•         Private schools
•         Charter schools, and 
•         Local government agencies

The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (formerly San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) owns and operates a diverse portfolio of entities, primarily focusing on gaming and hospitality, including the flagship Yaamava' Resort & Casino in California, the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, and they have an agreement to purchase The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa.  

Key Owned Entities & Investments

• Yaamava' Resort & Casino (Highland, CA): The tribe's flagship property, which includes a casino, hotel, and multiple restaurants (Serrano Buffet, The Pines, Chingon's Kitchen).
• Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas, NV): Owned by the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority, making them the first tribe to own and operate a resort in Las Vegas.
• Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club (Dana Point, CA): Acquired in 2023 through the San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA).
• The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (Riverside, CA): The Tribe entered an agreement to purchase this historic hotel in May 2026.
• Bear Springs Hotel (Highland, CA): Owned by the Tribe, located near the San Manuel Reservation.
• Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park (Sacramento, CA): An owned hotel property

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive Benefits Program

Our team members enjoy a competitive base salary, an annual discretionary performance bonus, and an annual merit increase as part of our total rewards package. Additionally, San Manuel supports team members' financial health through 401(k) retirement savings plans that offer a 2% core discretionary contribution and matching, and a host of other services - from discounts to tuition assistance.