Funner, California
unincorporated community / promotional placename in California, United States
Funner, California (stylized “FUNNER”) is a promotional place name adopted by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians for the area surrounding the Harrah’s Resort Southern California, located in the northeastern part of San Diego County, California, within the broader unincorporated community of Valley Center, California. The name is not recognized as an incorporated municipality, but appears in resort branding, signage and promotional materials.
History
Indigenous and pre-reservation era
The region now containing Funner lies within the ancestral territory of the Luiseño people in the vicinity of the ancestral village of Wáșxa. The present‐day Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, one of the federally recognized Luiseño tribes, is situated on the Rincon Reservation, which was established in 1875. Their land governance, cultural heritage and economic development activities extend from that reservation.
Reservation-era and development
The Rincon Band’s reservation is located in northeastern San Diego County along the San Luis Rey River and covers several thousand acres. The tribe established large-scale commercial enterprises in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including the resort and casino now operated in the area.
Re-designation as “Funner”
On August 1, 2016, the tribe unanimously adopted the name “Funner, California” for the area around the resort complex (the change was publicly unveiled in 2017). The adopted branding emphasizes entertainment, hospitality and tourism, with the resort’s management referencing the “Funner state of mind” slogan.
Geography
Funner lies within the unincorporated community of Valley Center and is part of San Diego County.
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