Update (Aug. 1, 1:27 p.m. PT): Due to the popularity of this offer, rooms have sold out on the following dates: Nov. 13-15.

Voted a Top 10 Dude Ranch by Travel + Leisure, Southern California's Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort has cut rates to $295 per night (regularly $515).

Along with accommodations and daily breakfast, guests also get a nightly three-course dinner. Snag this special over the dates below:

• Sept. 3-5, 9-10, 17-20, 23-26, 30  
• Oct. 1-2, 14-15, 21-25, 30-31
• Nov. 1, 4-7, 11-15, 25-28    

Set on a 10,000-acre working cattle ranch, Alisal incorporates its historical ranch buildings with modern amenities such as six tennis courts, a swimming pool and spa. Spend the afternoon playing the two 18-hole championship golf courses, riding along 50 miles of horseback trails or fishing at the spring-fed lake (fees apply).

The ranch is in Santa Ynez Wine Country, three miles from the charming Danish town of Solvang and 36 miles from Santa Barbara.

Note: All stays require a two-night minimum and are based on double occupancy. There is also an additional 20% tax and service charge.