Local Deals for San Diego

Get bird's-eye views of Temecula Wine Country on a sunrise hot air balloon ride with D&D Ballooning. For $99 per person, regularly $250, Travelzoo subscribers can take a 60-minute ride, followed by a picnic-style breakfast and a glass of bubbly upon touchdown.

The historic US Grant Hotel -- opened in 1910 by President Grant's son -- has "regained its former glory" as "the toast of San Diego" (Gayot). With this deal for $25 (reg. up to $60), get whisked back to the Golden Age at the AAA 4-Diamond hotel's Grant Grill Lounge and snag any four "can't-miss" cocktails shaken up by mixologist Jeff Josenhans -- "one of the most well-regarded pros in town" (San Diego Magazine).

"You'll be convinced you've stepped back in time when you walk through this 16 1/2-block area lined with Victorian commercial buildings," says Frommer's of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, full of the city's most popular shopping, dining and nightlife.

Some of the sport's most respected publications including Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf.com have praised the courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort. For $99 per person, regularly $176, play a round at one of this acclaimed resort's two courses, followed by dinner at its clubhouse.

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).

Kayak through the original seven La Jolla sea caves past dolphins, sea lions and other abundant marine wildlife that inhabit La Jolla Ecological Reserve. For $25 per person (reg. $65), embark on a guided 90-minute tour with OEX Dive & Kayak, rated 4 stars on Yelp by more than 150 users.

Nestled on the De Portola Wine Trail in Temecula, the awarded Danza del Sol Winery invites subscribers to its 35-acre mission-style estate with this Local Deal. Starting at $25 per person (on weekdays), wine lovers can save 55% on the price of a tour, class and tastings at the winery, which boasts a 4.5-star rating from TripAdvisor users. The same package is $39 on the weekends, regularly $80.

Set out on a whale-watching voyage in search of gray whales during their peak migratory season, which typically ends in late May. For $22 per person, this three-hour tour aboard the 87-foot Privateer is led by a certified marine biologist.

With this Travelzoo-exclusive class, be a winemaker for a day at Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula, rated 4 stars on Yelp and TripAdvisor. Subscribers can take part in this two-hour wine-blending workshop for $49 (a $110 value), complete with a tasting seminar, hands-on blending instruction and a bottle of a custom blend to take home. Save more and take this class with a friend for $95 (a $220 value).

SanDiego.com says Artesia Day Spa & Salon in the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter manages to be "both spacious and intimate at the same time," and praises the Swedish massage as "done to perfection." For $89, Travelzoo subscribers receive a massage and facial with wine and amenity access, a 60% discount on regular spa rates.

You don't have to stay the night at Loews Coronado Bay Resort to spend the day being pampered at Sea Spa, which has a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The sprawling property along the coastline boasts dramatic views of the bay and offers a host of treatments and amenities. Visit this picturesque retreat for $129 (reg. $265) and receive a choice of massage or facial along with a manicure and pedicure.

Located on the grounds of Bernardo Winery, Southern California's oldest-running winery and a New York Times pick, Cafe Merlot was recommended in the San Diego Union-Tribune for its "great food." With this deal, two can visit the winery cafe and have lunch for $29.

Located a few blocks from the ocean, Spa Na'Mara inside Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp. Travelzoo subscribers can visit this seaside retreat with a 50-minute massage or facial, sparkling wine and pool access for $79, regularly $175.

Pure Salon & Spa in Mission Valley receives a 4.5-star rating on SpaFinder, and impresses with its 5,000-square-foot space and sleek, modern decor. With this Local Deal for $89, choose from three 50-minute massage treatments, followed by an hourlong facial and a glass of wine, regularly $195.

Explore Temecula wine country on horseback and spend an afternoon relaxing at area wineries with Ride the Vines. For $99, this deal includes a 90-minute guided horseback ride through the vineyards followed by a self-guided visit to four wineries, with up to six tastings at each. This experience is regularly $240.

West Coast Sky Falconry in Alpine just opened in April and is the sister location to West Coast Falconry outside Sacramento. With this exclusive Local Deal, Southern California Travelzoo subscribers can try their hand at the ancient sport of falconry with an hourlong hands-on introduction to basic falconry for $35 per person -- a savings of 50% on the regular price.

Located in the Torrey Pines area of coastal La Jolla, the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa “feels worlds away, thanks to paths bordered with lush bougainvillea, lantana, and succulents that wind past dreamy Spanish-style buildings” (Sunset magazine). Take respite at the nearly 10-acre resort with an exclusive Travelzoo package for $169.

The San Diego Padres will step on to the field at Petco Park against the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals this May and subscribers can score prime seats to see the action. Tickets to seven games including Friday and Saturday matchups are now up to 50% off regular pricing.

Nestled among the rolling vineyards of Temecula, the Inn at Churon Winery is a charming bed-and-breakfast reminiscent of a romantic French chateau. This two-night, $249 package for two offers a wine-region vacation at 60% off, plus it includes Friday nights (when guests check in on a Thursday).

Some of the sport's most respected publications including Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf.com have praised the courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort. For $99 per person, regularly $176, play a round at one of this acclaimed resort's two courses, followed by dinner at its clubhouse.