Local Deals for Los Angeles Area

It's currently the time of year when blue whales make their way into the waters off the coast of SoCal, and now Travelzoo subscribers can sail out on the open sea during a 2.5-hour whale-watching tour from Newport Landing. For $15 per person, get a boarding pass and drink to sip while gazing out at the rolling waves and wildlife. This experience regularly costs $36.

Get your adrenaline pumping with 20 laps behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale. For just $139, put yourself in the shoes of a professional NASCAR driver and feel the rush of racing a real stock car, an experience that regularly costs $399.

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.

Dine like royalty on a four-course feast and save more than 35% with this Travelzoo Local Deal for tickets to the new jousting and sword-fighting show at Medieval Times in Buena Park. Adult tickets are $39 (regularly $61.65 w/tax and fees) and child tickets (ages 3-12) are $29 (regularly $39.40 w/tax and fees) for subscribers. These deals can be redeemed for most shows through Jan. 13, 2013.

Public Kitchen and Bar in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel features plates by award-winning Executive Chef Tim Goodell. For $49, two people can sink into one of the deep leather banquettes with brunch and bottomless mimosas or bellinis, regularly $97.

Located right on the beach inside Santa Monica's Casa del Mar Hotel, Catch Restaurant serves "flawlessly prepared delicacies" according to 944 Magazine, and is a "spectacular tribute to market fresh seafood cuisine." Two people can relish five courses of this gourmet fare with drinks for $89, regularly $236.

Dine like royalty on a four-course feast and save more than 35% with this Travelzoo Local Deal for tickets to the new jousting and sword-fighting show at Medieval Times in Buena Park. Adult tickets are $39 (regularly $61.65 w/tax and fees) and child tickets (ages 3-12) are $29 (regularly $39.40 w/tax and fees) for subscribers. These deals can be redeemed for most shows through Jan. 13, 2013.

After key off-season moves, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim started the 2013 baseball season as a serious championship contender. Subscribers can get an early look at the team with this deal for three April games -- including a Friday night game with fireworks -- for up to 50% off regular prices including fees.

The Temecula Insider calls Europa Village a "full-fledged European village experience in the heart of Southern California Wine Country." For $29 per person, Travelzoo subscribers get an exclusive wine-tasting and tour experience including 12 tastings and appetizers, regularly $108.

The winter meet at Santa Anita Park begins on Dec. 26, and Travelzoo subscribers can be among the first to catch the horse races. For $35 per person, take in prime finish line views from The Turf Club, the racetrack's most luxurious experience, and enjoy lunch inside. This package, regularly $72, also includes valet parking and a program guide.

Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, which overlooks a koi pond and waterfall, serves an impressive list of fine wines and cocktails created by award-winning mixologist Charlotte Voisey. With this exclusive deal, Travelzoo subscribers can savor any four of these drinks or fine wines for $25. This package -- regularly $128 -- includes a $32 glass of 2007 Silver Oak cabernet sauvignon from a family of vintages rated 90+ points by Wine Enthusiast.

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse across from the Redondo Beach Marina boasts a "spectacular ocean view" and a "bright, modern and fashionable" setting to dine on authentic Brazilian cuisine, according to Gayot. For $39, regularly $64, two people can enjoy an all-you-can-eat churrasco-style dinner of meats, vegetables, salads and sides.

A block from Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is "a perfect mix of Beverly Hills luxe and barefoot Santa Monica," says Travel + Leisure. Its Lobby Lounge serves an impressive array of fine wines and innovative cocktails, and Travelzoo subscribers can order any four drinks on the menu for $25 (regularly up to $144).

The LA Angels have reloaded this off-season with some amazing free-agent acquisitions, and with today's Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can watch three early season matchups at Angel Stadium for up to 65% off.

Conde Nast Traveler ranked The Spa at the AAA 5-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village the No. 7 hotel spa in the country for 2011. For $195, regularly $380, Travelzoo subscribers can experience what Forbes Travel Guide calls "top-notch pampering" with this exclusive three-service spa package with sparkling wine.

Get your adrenaline pumping with 20 laps behind the wheel of a NASCAR stock car at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale. For $139, put yourself in the shoes of a professional NASCAR driver and feel the rush of racing a real stock car, an experience that regularly costs $399.

Perched 21 floors above downtown, Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant boasts 360-degree views from its glass-walled dining room and outdoor patio and "gorgeously presented" Japanese fare Zagat rates "very good to excellent" (22). Travelzoo subscribers can dine on a sushi and robata dinner for two with cocktails with this exclusive deal for $49, regularly $96.

With more than 200 cars and motorcycles "from the historic to the futuristic" in its 300,000-square-foot space, the Petersen Automotive Museum "says more about the city than probably any other in L.A.," according to Frommer's. Admission for two people is $10 for Travelzoo subscribers (regularly $20) with this Local Deal.

Set sail along the Newport Beach coastline with Cruise Newport Beach. This $28 Local Deal for a 90-minute sunset cruise for two also includes two drinks (Champagne, wine or beer), a package that's regularly up to $78.

"It doesn't get much more glamorous than this," says Gayot about swanky Cicada restaurant, located in the historic 1928 Oviatt Building downtown. Soaring 30-foot ceilings and hand-carved maple columns set the stage for this romantic dinner for two. With this deal, five courses are $89, more than half off the regular price.

Embark on a half-day guided fishing trip from Marina del Rey for $25 per person with Marina del Rey Sportfishing, rated 4.5 stars by Yelp users. This deep sea fishing excursion comes with bait, tackle, and rod and reel rental and is normally $49.

The summer is heating up, and so are the Los Angeles Angels. With today's Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can snag tickets to four games starting at $9 (regularly $40.10 w/fees) -- that's an astounding 78% off.

Ripley's Entertainment has been in the business for almost a century, with 90 attractions in 10 countries, including nearly three dozen museum locations worldwide filled with assorted oddities, rare artifacts and bizarre exhibits. With this Local Deal, get admission to any of 16 Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditoriums for $10 per person; two can visit for $19.

Savor an all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria steak dinner for two with dessert and drinks at Libra Brazilian Steakhouse. For $59, choose from more than 15 meat options and 30 salad choices at this Culver City favorite, regularly $117.90.

The LA Art Show, now in its 18th year, will showcase hundreds of works from more than 90 renowned galleries from around the world. Admire paintings, sculptures, photography, vintage posters and more at this world-class show with adult admission for $10 per person, regularly $16.82.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village consistently ranks among the country's best, and this year is no exception. TripAdvisor recently named it one of the top 10 U.S. hotel spas, while Conde Nast Traveler rates it highest of any LA-area hotel spa (and No. 12 nationwide). For $199, regularly $329, this deal includes a massage, facial, glass of bubbly or smoothie, and pool access.

Catch glimpses of blue whales -- the world's largest animal -- with a 2.5-hour whale-watching tour from Newport Landing. NBC Nightly News recently featured the blue whales for making a rare appearance off the southern California Coast, reporting that "whale watching tours have been filling up as word spreads." We've negotiated a deal for tickets for $15 tickets per person (regularly $31) just in time to catch these majestic creatures.

Travelzoo subscribers can take part in a festive holiday cruise through Newport Harbor on a fully-decorated vessel with Davey's Locker. For $29, this voucher is good for one of three cruises in December, all of which include cocktails, beers or wine. This package is regularly up to $66. Choose:

With this exclusive Local Deal for $35, Travelzoo subscribers get a taste of the Big Easy at Nola's, situated in the heart of the Downtown Arts District and featured in LA Weekly. This three-course dinner of Creole cuisine, regularly up to $70, is complemented with live jazz music nightly.

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.

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on three sides, the majestic 5-star Terranea Resort has been lauded as a "little piece of paradise" by Frommer's. Travelzoo has negotiated an exclusive $225 package (regularly $475) that includes an overnight stay in an Ocean View room, $50 resort credit, complimentary parking and a waived resort fee.

Hunt the high seas for catches like yellowfin tuna, halibut and barracuda with this 3/4-day deep-sea fishing excursion for $39 per person, regularly $82. The trip sets sail from Newport Beach and cruises the coast or around Catalina Island, depending on the where the fish are biting. Between castings, Davey's Locker will provide unlimited bait and lunch.

Green pine and oak trees dot the shoreline at the AAA 4-Diamond Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, making the “location its most outstanding feature” according to Frommer’s. Find respite with an exclusive $129 overnight experience including breakfast for two that saves 60%. Upgrade to a room with lake views for $20 more per night. Travel Sundays-Thursdays through September.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you race a real stock car around Irwindale Speedway. For $139, learn how to drive the stock car before taking the wheel and hitting the speedway for 20 laps. This Local Deal saves Travelzoo subscribers $260 on the regular price of this experience.

Six Taste Food Tours has been featured on ABC7 and KTLA, which praises the many unique food tours that take "Angelenos on a culinary journey." For $32, regularly $65, Travelzoo subscribers can experience one of seven walking food tours around the city.

The Penthouse at The Huntley Hotel "just exudes sexiness," according to Zagat, with "spectacular panoramic views of the ocean" and cuisine the survey rates "very good to excellent." Starting at $55, Travelzoo subscribers can choose from two dining options on the 18th floor of this chic Santa Monica venue.

Brunch at celebrity chef Rick Bayless’ Red O Restaurant will "satiate your every salty morning craving," according to PopSugar. Zagat also gives it a "very good to excellent rating" (22) for food, calling it "savory" in a "spectacular" setting. Now Travelzoo subscribers can head to this Melrose Avenue hot spot for a $49 brunch for two, regularly $101. 

Hit the slopes at Snow Valley Mountain Resort in Running Springs with this exclusive Travelzoo Local Deal. For $39, get a full-day lift ticket that's also valid for night skiing, plus a hot cocoa to enjoy before or after a run. This package is regularly as much as $69.

Zagat rates the food at mar'sel at Terranea "excellent" (24) and the setting "extraordinary" (27), and also placed it on the Best of LA's South Bay list. We were so impressed with the restaurant's sweeping ocean views and fresh California cuisine, our Deal Experts negotiated an exclusive dinner for two paired with wine for $79, regularly $172.

Gayot calls out the "locally sourced ingredients" served in "a rustic space inspired by the Prohibition era" at The Six. For $45, regularly $92, Travelzoo subscribers can savor dinner for two with wine or beer at either the West LA or Studio City location of this eatery that PopSugar says you should add to your "must-try list."

Spend an afternoon unwinding with a massage or facial at GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, rated four stars by both Yelp and TripAdvisor, while also taking in panoramic views of Wine Country from the alfresco saltwater pool. These services come with treatment add-ons, a glass of bubbly with truffles, amenity access and bottle of wine to take home -- all for $89, regularly up to $185.

After an afternoon of shopping, errands or lounging on the beach, escape with an opulent spa day at Ocean Spa & Fitness at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, which was named one of the “Best Hotel Spas” by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2010. This $135 package includes two incredible services and extras -- valued at more than $300 -- to be enjoyed at this ocean-front, luxury hotel.

The annual migration of gray whales through Southern California coastal waters is in full swing. Travelzoo subscribers can spot these majestic creatures and other wildlife like sea lions and dolphins during a three-hour whale-watching cruise. Tickets are $15 per person (reg. $25) with this deal, valid any day of the week.

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. 

LA Weekly recognizes CJ Grand Spa as one of the L.A. area's top spas. Travelzoo subscribers can now get all-inclusive, all-day access to all the spa's luxe amenities for $10. Regularly $20, this day pass can be used seven days a week at either the new Hermosa Beach or Northridge location.

Hit the slopes at Mt. Baldy anytime this winter with this deal for an all-day lift ticket for $29 per person, regularly $69. Travelzoo subscribers can also opt to purchase a deal for the lift ticket plus a $15 credit for lunch to the mountain's Top of the Notch Restaurant for $39, regularly $84.

"Off the beaten path" of Temecula's De Portola Road, Keyways Vineyard & Winery is "not to be missed," according to American Winery Guide. Established in 1989, the 13-acre property was one of Temecula Valley Wine Country's founding wineries. Visit the historic vineyard, rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor, for a tour, wine class, tastings and food pairings for $29 per person (a $100 value).

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

Travelzoo subscribers can take a 2.5-hour tour through Cougar Vineyard & Winery in Temecula -- complete with a wine class, vintage tastings and complementary appetizers -- for $29 per person. An experience that would regularly cost $150, this package saves visitors $121 on the regular price.

Venture out into the open sea and cast a line into the depths of the Pacific with this Local Deal with The Freelance in Newport Beach. Travelzoo subscribers can choose from four deep sea fishing excursions that range in price from $20-$25 and cater to those without any fishing experience up to veterans. These half-day and twilight fishing trips hunt for fish like 40-pound yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, halibut, bass, bonito, dorado and barracuda.