Despite the City of Las Vegas running out of water, nearby suburbs and cities continue to build, attracting those from neighboring states to come to work and play. Thus, with the burgeoning amount of excellent food options as well as fun things to do off the strip,

Before tourism in Vegas decreased, its expenses were already high, from fast food combo meals costing at least $30 to cocktails pricing at $25,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Las Vegas is facing a summer swoon, and Californians — by far the largest tourist contingent, data show — are partially to blame.