Local Deals for Los Angeles

Get up-close views of the world's largest living animal -- the blue whale -- on a 2.5-hour whale-watching adventure with Newport Landing. CBS Local raves that "the staff can locate whales and dolphins easily along the coast." For $29, regularly $72, two people can set sail on this cruise, while sipping a complimentary drink. Travelzoo subscribers who have taken this tour give it a 92% positive rating -- one called it "the best whale-watching trip ever."

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless, winner of "Top Chef: Masters," has crafted "highly original" and "memorable" cuisine at Red O Restaurant, says Zagat. For $49, normally $85, subscribers can visit for Sunday brunch for two people with margaritas. Or a foursome can have brunch for $95, regularly $170.

Just in time for summer, we've negotiated an exclusive two-hour paddleboarding experience, followed by margaritas, for $39 per person, regularly $86. Travelzoo subscribers who have taken this lesson from Long Beach Adventure Tours give it a 97% positive rating -- one praised the "great teaching and great drinks afterward."

Spend the evening at the AAA 4-Diamond Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel taking in live music, chef's tastings and ocean views. For $49 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can attend the hotel's "Live from Loews" concert event on Friday, May 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This ticket, regularly $99, includes unlimited food and drink samples, as well as complimentary valet parking.

Travelzoo subscribers can visit Bliss Spa at the W Los Angeles - Westwood with this exclusive Local Deal: Choose up to $200 worth of any spa services for $99 and get access to the amenities.

Tony Award-winning musical "Parade" opens in Fullerton this May and Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 50% on tickets. The L.A. Times calls composer Jason Robert Brown's score "entrancing."

Just in time for Father's Day, Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from L.A. Racing Experience. For $139, regularly $449, experience an adrenaline rush while you race around NASCAR-sanctioned Irwindale Speedway. This package includes two tickets to Saturday NASCAR Racing Night (valid through the 2013 season), as well as two passes to L.A. Karting Experience for a free go-karting session to whiz around at up to 45 mph.

The Six offers a "creative menu" along with a "cool atmosphere and friendly staff," according to Zagat. For $45, regularly $92, two can sit down to dinner with wine or beer at either the West LA or Studio City locations.

Le Cure Spa at Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa offers Travelzoo subscribers a $99 spa day featuring an 80-minute massage -- with luxe options like hot stone and bamboo -- plus extras: a cocktail, valet parking and amenity access. Save 50% on this package at a hotel Fodor's praises for its "well-maintained," "European ambiance."

CBS Los Angeles named Jillian's at Universal CityWalk one of the Best Bowling Alleys in Los Angeles, praising its "rock 'n' roll" atmosphere. For $15, regularly $31, two can rack up strikes and spares at this modern alley, featured in Justin Bieber's "Baby" music video.

With this Local Deal, soak up POP Champagne & Dessert Bar's lively atmosphere, a Pasadena wine bar that's "unafraid of rock music but not too loud for conversation" (LA Times). For $29, regularly $54, two people can have sparkling wine flights, cocktails or glasses of wine and share a cheese plate or sweet from the dessert menu that the Times says "shines."

Travelzoo subscribers save $121 on the regular price of a 2.5-hour Temecula wine country experience at Cougar Vineyard & Winery, rated 4 out of 5 stars on Yelp. For $29 per person, this deal includes a wine class, tastings of eight vintages and complimentary appetizers, regularly $150 ($60 an hour).

With more than 200 varieties of teas, Chado Tea Room is "a temple for tea lovers," according to Frommer's. For $25, regularly $50, two can linger over a three-course afternoon tea complete with homemade scones, tea sandwiches and desserts. Or for $49, regularly $100, bring a group of four and save even more.

For $50, relax with a 50-minute massage for half off at The Humble Abode spa in West Hollywood. The top-rated spa performs treatments that Allure magazine calls "cloud nine" and "pitch-perfect," and it receives 4 stars from Yelp users.

Cayenne Cafe is "full of pleasant surprises," according to the LA Times, which notes that it has "something for everyone but a personality all its own." For $35, regularly $72, two can feast on dinner with wine at this Mediterranean eatery.

Graze on tapas and traditional Spanish-style fare at the boldly colored La Luna Negra, in Old Town Pasadena. Decked out in bright red and fuchsia, it's "the best of dance and Spanish tapas" in town, according to the Pasadena Weekly. For $29, regularly $64, two can dine on any four tapas and receive a 10% discount on drinks.

Noir Food & Wine is a 2012 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner, and Zagat says "you’ll try wine you’ve never even heard of" at this "Pasadena hideaway that charms locals." Two can visit Noir's wine bar for any two flights paired with a large cheese or charcuterie board for $25, saving nearly 50% on this experience.

Food Network's "Crave" featured downtown's Tiara Cafe, and LA Weekly says head chef Fred Eric is "L.A.'s chef of invention." Visit this chic Fashion District spot for weekend brunch with drinks ($25) or for lunch ($20).

The LA Times applauds Enzo & Angela for offering "casual Italian cooking without pretense," and Zagat praises the "remarkable roster" of dishes "all prepared from the heart." For $25, two people can choose anything from the menu up to $50 total, and begin their dinner with two insalata mista salads.

Food Network's "Crave" featured downtown's Tiara Cafe, and LA Weekly says head chef Fred Eric is "L.A.'s chef of invention." Visit this chic Fashion District spot for weekend brunch with drinks ($25) or for lunch ($20).