The 11-acre Mandalay Bay Beach, complete with 2,700 tons of real sand, provides a refreshing oasis from the desert heat. The wave pool tops off the experience--and families, especially teens, will love the lazy river. With a beachside casino, the Beach Bar & Grill for a quick bite, and rental cabanas, you'll be tempted to stay all day.

But you're in Vegas after all, and Lady Luck beckons. At the Mandalay Bay Casino, you can play your favorite games in a tropical setting of flowing water and lush foliage. The casino's race and sports book is one of the city's top choices for pari-mutuel wagering on all major horse-racing tracks. For a completely different animal attraction, visit the Shark Reef (surcharge), North America's only predator-based aquarium. This 1.6-million-gallon saltwater habitat features more than 2,000 sea creatures, including 15 species of sharks.

If shark-watching makes you hungry, choose from more than 20 restaurants and lounges, from fine-dining destinations helmed by celebrity chefs to burger joints and 24-hour cafés. Mix, created by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, showcases French and American creations, complemented by show-stopping views of The Strip. Lovers of Italian food will want to try Trattoria del Lupo by Wolfgang Puck.

After dinner, head to the House of Blues for a variety of music by top artists like Stevie Nicks and Bob Dylan. Or see world-class performers and sports showdowns at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

Hotel Rooms set the stage for relaxation and comfort. Floor-to-ceiling windows create a show of their own, with dramatic views of the city, Mandalay Bay Beach, or the rugged hills. Pillowtop beds, 42-inch plasma TVs, and stone-clad bathrooms with jetted tubs and their own TVs mean you'll look forward to turning in, no matter how much fun you're having.

You don't have to gamble on great dining when you have so many options--from signature restaurants by the world's top chefs to casual and quick eateries--plus a Starbucks. Foodies will want to try one of the restaurants headed by star chefs. Among the offerings:

Aureole - Graced by a 4-story wine tower, this award-winning restaurant created by chef Charlie Palmer features innovative specialties such as Braised Veal Shank with Kumquat Gremolata. Open for dinner only.

Mix - World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse brings contemporary French and American dishes with global accents to Mandalay Bay. Try the Rack of Colorado Lamb and, for dessert, the Caramelized Pear Turnover. Dine beneath a chandelier of 15,000 hand-blown glass spheres. Open for dinner only.

Fleur - Created by Top Chef Master Hubert Keller, Fleur features globally inspired small plates, such as Angus Sliders and Maple Glazed Pork Ribs. Open for lunch and dinner.

Wolfgang Puck's Trattoria del Lupo - Puck's first Italian restaurant features favorites like oven-baked pizzas and fresh pastas (which you can watch being made) on a daily-changing menu. Open for dinner only.

Rick Moonen's RM Seafood - Dine on fresh selections such as Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Cioppino, made with seafood flown in daily. Couples: try the more intimate upstairs setting. Open for lunch and dinner.

If you love Vegas, you probably like things big. You won't be disappointed, then, with the 30,000-square-foot, world-class Spa Mandalay. Pamper yourself with a massage or skin treatment, such as the Desert Sage and Eucalyptus Steam Wrap. Have your hair or nails done at the full-service Salon Mandalay. You're in for a sensual treat with services like the Peppermint Pleasure Pedicure and the Fijian Sugar Polish Manicure.

Spa clients can also use the 3,000-square-foot fitness center, featuring state-of-the-art Precor equipment. Oversized lockers are stocked with robes, slippers, and towels.

You came to Vegas for high living, so indulge in elite luxury at the Bathhouse. Inspired by the healing properties of water, the 14,000-square-foot Bathhouse offers pools of various temperatures, exotic baths, a waterfall, steam rooms, and saunas, as well as 12 treatment rooms.

Glittering, larger-than-life gambling palaces dominate Las Vegas Boulevard South, better known as The Strip. Here, hotels are destinations unto themselves. Within a three-mile stretch, visitors can see the New York City skyline, the Eiffel Tower, an Egyptian pyramid, imperial Rome, a dancing fountain, and an exploding volcano. A monorail links several hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Catch a concert, sporting event, or live television special at the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center. Or enjoy a Broadway hit or comedy headliner at the state-of-the-art Mandalay Bay Theatre. The resort also presents ongoing productions, such as Disney's The Lion King and Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour--a fusion of visuals, dance, and music that honors the King of Pop.

You can catch live jazz, blues, and rock music at the Coral Reef Lounge, or a summer concert series at the Outdoor Beach Stage. If the bar scene is more your calling, check out one of the many lounges, including Eyecandy, where interactive touch-tables let you create visuals above the dance floor and literally create your own vibe.

Schedules and availability are subject to change without notice; for more information on current shows, contact the hotel at the number listed on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this web site.

After the casino, Mandalay Bay Beach is undoubtedly the resort's biggest attraction--so come ready to catch some rays and splash around. If the seasonal wave pool isn't enough, take a ride down the lazy river or swim in the 3 additional pools. Guests 21 and over can sunbathe and socialize in the Moorea Beach Club, an upscale yet casual space where dipping pools, cushioned chaises longue, daybeds, and a pavilion invite you to cultivate your inner movie star. Have a poolside spa treatment while you're at it. Love music? Seasonal concerts here showcase big names like Chicago and Ziggy Marley.

A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified
This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Green Key Eco-Rating Program thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at Check-In or Check-Out.

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Imbibe with a high-tech twist at the eyecandy sound lounge & bar. Select tables feature MP3 docking stations from which guests can fire song requests to the DJ. Using interactive, multi-touch tables, guests may create visuals and messages, as well as project images onto screens located above the dance floor.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.