Save 50% on current rates at a 5-star Santa Barbara resort, named as one of Conde Nast Traveler's Top 150 Resorts in the U.S.

For $229 per night, travel December-January. For more immediate travel, stay Sundays-Thursdays Oct. 23 - Nov. 30 for $249 per night or Fridays-Saturdays for $325 nightly.

Bacara Resort & Spa sits on 78 oceanfront acres with private beach access and hiking trails. Each 450-square-foot guest room has a private furnished balcony or patio.

Spend the day relaxing by one of three zero-edge saline pools with ocean views, or indulge in treatments at the 42,000-square-foot, four-level spa rated 4 stars by Forbes. The resort boasts a fitness center with four lighted Har-Tru clay tennis courts and free classes including yoga, Pilates and nature walks. On-site restaurants range from casual oceanside to fine dining.

Also Available: Indulge with an upgrade to a room with a fireplace or partial ocean views for $50-$150 more per night.

Not available on: Oct. 21-22; Nov. 10-12, 24; Dec. 3, 30-31 (Rooms may be available at higher rates.)

Travelzoo Tip: Guests receive preferred tee times at two Santa Barbara golf courses adjacent to the hotel with views of the ocean and mountains.