Local Deals for California Central Coast

Described by LA Weekly as "the wondrously indescribable festival-like-none-other," the 67th Ojai Music Festival will feature an eclectic array of contemporary composers and experimental classical music in the bucolic Ojai Valley this June. Subscribers can experience Saturday morning or evening concerts at the outdoor Libbey Bowl on June 8 with tickets starting at $8, regularly $15.

Witness "one of the most splendid land-and-sea wilderness areas on the planet" (Fodor's) during a sea life tour around Channel Islands National Park. For $39 per person (reg. $80), spot wildlife like dolphins, sea lion colonies, migratory sea birds, orcas and blue whales on these four-hour "SeaFari" trips. They set sail around Anacapa Island's rugged north shore and include a light meal.

One of Frommer's best beaches in California, Pismo Beach's "23-mile stretch of prime beachfront has been an annual destination for generations of California families." Subscribers can gain a unique perspective on this picturesque beach town (just 13 miles outside San Luis Obispo) with a self-guided Segway tour for $29 (reg. $60).

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, SLOCO Massage offers an hourlong massage coupled with a rejuvenating salt scrub to Travelzoo subscribers for $99, regularly $190. More than 95% of subscribers who visited and rated this spa with a Local Deal had a positive experience.

One of the top wineries to visit in the Santa Ynez Valley according to Wine Country Getaways, Rideau Vineyard is also a reader favorite -- 98% of Travelzoo subscribers who've visited with past offers enjoyed their experiences. For $35 (reg. $149), two can stop in for the following:

Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery won six medals at this year's San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including two golds, and earns a 4.5-star rating from Yelp users. For $35 a couple, visit this Paso Robles destination for tasting flights of its medal-winning wines as well as food pairings, a vineyard tour and a bottle to take home.

Explore the pristine ocean dunes that dot the picturesque shoreline of California's Central Coast with this summertime Los Osos getaway for two for $99. Bordered by towering trees and bay vistas is Sea Pines Golf Resort, a unique retreat that neighbors charming towns and beautiful beaches. This exclusively negotiated offer includes an overnight stay and bottle of wine at 45% off regular rates.

The seaside links at Avila Beach Golf Resort provide an "unforgettable experience," says the New Times. Play 18 holes with cart, lunch at the grill and a glass of wine at this course the paper named "Best Golf Course" in San Luis Obispo the past two years running. Subscribers save more than half off this $39 package for Monday-Thursday play; weekends are $10 more.

Tuck into a coastal California lodge in the heart of Central Coast wine country and close to famed Hearst Castle with this exclusively negotiated package that knocks more than 50% off regular rates. Chock full of extras, this $269 deal for a two-night stay at Cambria Pines Lodge is valid for arrival Sundays-Thursdays. Friday-Saturday arrivals cost $80 more.

The "glitzy" ONYX restaurant inside the AAA 5-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village earns a Zagat rating of "very good to excellent" (22) for its "creative, flavorful" Japanese fare. For $89, Travelzoo subscribers can experience an exclusive five-course dinner for two plus an amuse-bouche and bottle of sake, a total value of $213.

Located downtown in the historic El Paseo Complex, the popular Wine Cask invites Travelzoo subscribers to enjoy local vintages and a three-course dinner for two for $69. Worth $156, the dinner package commences with wine tastings in the Margerum Wine Company Tasting Room and then continues with dinner.

Sitting on the brink of the Pacific Ocean, Bella Vista Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara provides "an inviting warm atmosphere to dine" that "offers breathtaking 180-degree ocean views," according to Forbes Travel Guide. For $99, Travelzoo subscribers can indulge in a gourmet California Italian dinner for two with a glass of champagne each at this oceanside retreat.

Catch the sun setting over the ocean during dinner at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, a AAA 5-Diamond property. For $99, regularly $188, two can linger over an exclusive four-course menu with prosecco at Bella Vista, which boasts cuisine Zagat rates "very good to excellent" (23) and a setting that "exude[s] romance."

Set amid sprawling vineyards, lavender fields and olive trees, The Sundance Inn in Paso Robles creates a serene retreat with spacious suites at nearly 60% off. For $249, two guests can take a midweek two-night escape to savor wine and indulge in R&R at this bed-and-breakfast. Weekend two-night stays cost $50 more.

Cambria Pines Lodge, near Hearst Castle, sits among 25 wooded acres of Monterey pine trees in California Central Coast's wine country. Unwind at this charming property with a $189 midweek/$229 weekend two-night romantic getaway that offers dinner, breakfast daily and wine tastings at some of the area's best wineries -- all for nearly half off regular prices.

Explore the charming streets of Monterey's historic downtown while taking in the refreshing coastal air. Travelzoo has negotiated an exclusive $99 package for two at the Monterey Hotel that cuts more than 50% off what you would normally pay.

Winner of multiple medals including a double gold at this year's San Francisco International Wine Competition, Curtis Winery in Los Olivos is "consistently crafting rich artisan wines that capture all the complexity and beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley," says Touring and Tasting. For $19, two people receive wine tastings, artisan truffle pairings and a 2009 Santa Barbara County Syrah, regularly $53.

Hit the fairways for unlimited golf at the 27-hole Blacklake Golf Resort in Nipomo, between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach. This Local Deal is good for an unlimited number of holes in a single day and includes cart rental and lunch for $29, normally $91. Or, get the deal for two people for $55, regularly $182.

The Santa Barbara Independent says Petit Valentien has "a quiet charm" and serves "beautifully presented" cuisine. With this Travelzoo-exclusive deal, two can savor a four-course meal with wine at this seasonally focused French bistro for $55, regularly $115.

Take your golf game to the coast with a day on the green at the seaside Avila Beach Golf Resort, voted "Best Golf Course in SLO County" in 2011 by the New Times.

Edna Valley Winery in San Luis Obispo tops the charts of Sunset Magazine's favorite properties in the area, and is "best known for chardonnays with a peachy character and sea-salt finish." With this deal, get a Travelzoo-exclusive vineyard tour, tastings, a meat and cheese platter and a bottle of wine, all for $25. This all-inclusive package regularly costs $110.

With a menu that knocks it out of the park, according to the Santa Barbara Independent, and a "very good to excellent" (21) rating from Zagat, Coast Restaurant & Bar at Canary Hotel welcomes Travelzoo subscribers with an exclusive half-off Sunday brunch. For $36, two people get three courses each plus two mimosas, regularly $72.

Rideau Vineyard in Solvang is one of the top wineries on the Santa Ynez Wine Trail, says Wine Country Getaways, with its "historic tasting room (and) Creole touch." Two can visit this award-winning winery for a Travelzoo-exclusive wine experience including a vineyard tour, tastings, wine class, hors d'oeuvres and a bottle of wine for $35, regularly $136.

Spa Ojai at the AAA 5-Diamond Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is considered one of the country's top resort spas by many publications, including Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's -- which proclaimed it one of the 10 Best Luxury Hotel Spas worldwide. Retreat to this picturesque 31,000-square-foot spa destination with a massage, bubbly and full-day cabana rental for $159, regularly $330.

Rideau Vineyard in Solvang is one of the "top wineries to visit" on the Santa Ynez Wine Trail, according to Wine Country Getaways. For $35, two can visit this award-winning winery -- the top-rated activity in Solvang on Trip Advisor -- for a winery tour, tastings, wine class and a bottle of wine, regularly $109 total.

Downtown Santa Barbara's Blush restaurant and bar offers Travelzoo subscribers an exclusive cocktails and appetizers package -- to be enjoyed in the restaurant's inviting interior or lavish patio. For $39, two can share four premium cocktails (up to $16 each) and two gourmet appetizers (up to $15 each), which regularly cost up to $94 total.

Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, SLOCO Massage offers an hourlong aromatherapy massage to Travelzoo subscribers for $59, regularly $120. One-hundred percent of subscribers who visited and rated this spa with a Local Deal had a positive experience.

Explore the pristine ocean dunes that dot the picturesque shoreline of California's Central Coast with this springtime Los Osos getaway for two for $129. Bordered by towering trees and bay vistas is Sea Pines Golf Resort, a unique retreat that neighbors charming towns and beautiful beaches. Save more than 45% with this exclusively negotiated deal that combines a one-night stay with dinner for two and a bottle of wine.

Sitting in the heart of Santa Barbara is the area's only luxury hotel that is part of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World. Check into Canary Hotel, that also earns an "exceptional" rating on Frommer's, with this special $299 overnight package for two (regularly $737).

The San Francisco Chronicle says China Peak Mountain Resort is "quite possibly one of the best-kept ski and boarding secrets in the central Sierra." Travelzoo subscribers can whisk down the slopes this season with lift tickets starting at $35.

On Zagat's 0-30 rating scale, Seagrass Restaurant in Santa Barbara earns a 29 for food and 28 for service, both considered "extraordinary to perfection." Travelzoo subscribers can dine at this exceptional downtown seafood eatery with an exclusive three-course dinner for two for $49, regularly $104.

The Santa Barbara Independent praises Coast Restaurant & Bar at Canary Hotel, saying that chef Brian Parks' "new menu knocks it out of the park." With this Travelzoo deal, two people can sit down to an "intimate and romantic" dinner with wine for $59, regularly $128.

The "Today" show said Club W's wine is "so delicious it must be guzzled," and our deal experts partnered with the club again to offer a private sale for California residents. For $39, receive six bottles of red and white wine from boutique vineyards that aren't commonly found in local stores. This deal drops the price of each bottle to only $6.50 (before tax and shipping.)

Cozy up fireside with an upscale Mexican dinner for two at Santa Barbara's Blue Agave, which Gayot calls "trendy yet comfortable." For $45, get a three-course dinner of fresh Cali-Mex cuisine and two flavorful margaritas, a meal valued at $93.

Although it's cool and cloudy this week, warmer weather is just around the corner. Plan ahead for summer vacation with this exclusive Local Deal for discounted admission to Island Waterpark. For $17, regularly $29 for adults, get an all-day pass that's good for any age.

Ranked one of the top 20 hotel spas in the U.S. this year by Conde Nast Traveler, The Spa inside the AAA 5-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village invites Travelzoo subscribers to indulge with an exclusive package. For $199 instead of the regular $329, receive a massage, facial, glass of bubbly or smoothie, and pool access at this luxury oasis. 

Retreat to a AAA 4-Diamond Southern California hotel reminiscent of a European countryside inn at more than 45% off. This Travelzoo-negotiated deal to Westlake Village Inn is an ideal romantic escape for two including Valentine's Day and weekends.

Recently named one of Sunset magazine's "Top 10 unsung beach towns," Cambria is a charming bohemian coastal town midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Tucked away in a quaint new spot in downtown Santa Barbara, The Massage Gallery offers a personalized 90-minute massage package, perfect for a Mother's Day gift or for a simple self-pampering session. For $55, unwind with a 60-minute massage, 30-minute facial and a glass of wine plus coffee or tea, regularly $120.

Channel Islands Whale Watching has been cruising the seas of Southern California for more than four decades, and with this deal, Travelzoo subscribers can take a seat to observe the wildlife that abounds in the waters off Anacapa Island. For $35, receive admission to a SeaFari cruise with breakfast or lunch included, regularly $80, or book a trip for two for $69, regularly $160, and save even more.

Experience a signature manicure and pedicure at Lash Day Spa, a new skincare and nail boutique in Summerland, for $29, regularly $75.

Explore Santa Ynez's lush wine country with a luxurious four- to five-hour limo tour with wine tastings from Gold Coast Limousines, an offer which includes champagne en route and lunch, all for $69 per person. This tour regularly costs $159.

Sunset Magazine names Paso Robles "one of the hottest wine regions in the West," and Details magazine goes so far to proclaim it the "hottest new wine country in America." For $25 per couple, we've negotiated an exclusive wine-tasting experience at Paso Robles' Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery. Two people get a flight of six tastings each, gourmet cheese pairings, a tour of the vineyard and one bottle of wine to take home -- a package that's worth $86.

Channel Islands Whale Watching has been cruising the seas off Southern California for more than four decades. For $22 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can board a three-hour whale-watching cruise to catch views of gray whales as they begin their annual migration south to the warmer waters of Mexico. This ticket is normally $45.

Arch Rock Fish in downtown Santa Barbara was named a finalist for Best New Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant and Best Happy Hour of 2011 by the Santa Barbara Restaurant Guide. Get a taste of the Pacific with this Local Deal for a three-course dinner for two plus a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail each for $59, regularly $123.

One of Frommer's best beaches in California, Pismo Beach's "23-mile stretch of prime beachfront has been an annual destination for generations of California families." Subscribers can gain a unique perspective on this picturesque beach town (just 13 miles outside San Luis Obispo) with a self-guided Segway tour for $29 (reg. $60).

Arch Rock Fish in downtown Santa Barbara was featured in Bon Appétit for its fresh, noteworthy seafood and was named in the top two for Best Appetizers and Best Happy Hour of 2012 by the Santa Barbara Restaurant Guide. Get a taste of the Pacific with this Local Deal for a four-course dinner for two and a bottle of wine for $55, regularly $107.

Indulge in a luxurious spa experience designed to melt away stress at the Hadsten House Inn's Haven Day Spa. For $169, Travelzoo subscribers can enjoy the "Hadsten House Half Day Retreat," consisting of four separate treatments, regularly worth $395.

Daily Sound calls The Marquee "an elegant and refined new cocktail experience." Now two people can share four drinks plus a choice of three appetizers for $39 instead of the regular $93. Located next to the Granada Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara, this relaxed lounge draws locals with its convenient location and sophisticated ambience.

Conveniently located on State Street in Santa Barbara, Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro focuses on contemporary, French-inspired cuisine in a relaxed setting. For $59, the eatery welcomes Travelzoo subscribers with a three-course dinner for two and two wine flights.