Paradise

Paradise is a designated community sitting next to Las Vegas that extends across a large area filled with residential blocks, hotels, and entertainment facilities. The built environment includes many streets with different building types and shifting landscapes between urban zones and less crowded sections.

The community came into being in 1950 when casino operators created legal boundaries to stop Las Vegas from absorbing the Strip. This decision shaped the administrative structure of the region and permanently separated entertainment zones from the neighboring city.

Music fans and theater audiences gather in large performance halls where international artists appear regularly throughout the year. Art spaces and teaching centers attract both local residents and travelers looking for cultural experiences beyond the casinos and restaurants.

The area offers many public services like schools, parks, and shopping centers that work well for families and longer stays. The nearby airport is easy to reach, which simplifies arrival and departure for travelers passing through the valley.

Most travelers exploring the stretch of hotels and casinos south of Sahara Avenue are actually standing in Paradise, not Las Vegas. The independent status of this community remains unknown to many visitors even though it hosts some of the most recognized attractions in the region.

Location: Clark County

Inception: December 8, 1950

Elevation above the sea: 627 m

Shares border with: Las Vegas

Website: http://clarkcountynv.gov/administrative-services/town-liaison/Pages/Paradise%20Town%20Advisory%20Board.aspx

GPS coordinates: 36.08194,-115.12472

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:50