Local Deals for San Diego

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

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.

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).

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 Keating boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter is a Travel + Leisure pick that's "sleek, stylish and incredibly hip," according to Gayot -- fitting praise for the first hotel conceived by the Italian design team behind Ferrari and Maserati. With this getaway deal, two can stay for two nights and enjoy a three-course dinner, a bottle of champagne and daily breakfast for $249. That's more than 50% off the package rate and less than normal room rates alone. 

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.

Sail out into the Pacific for a half day of deep sea fishing with Chubasco ll Sportfishing. For $30 per person, embark on an expedition that regularly costs $60 and lasts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trip is designed for anglers of all skill levels, and Chubasco provides all necessary gear (excluding a fishing license), including the rod, reel and tackle.

Explore Temecula's wine region during a five-hour chauffeured tour that includes tastings at four boutique wineries, a picnic lunch and a bottle of wine. Led by a wine enthusiast who chauffeurs you around in a spacious Hummer, this $79 experience from Temecula Wine Country Tours regularly costs $170 per person.

Hop from brewery to brewery on Brewen's Empire Trolley in Temecula Valley while learning about the art of beer-making. With this exclusive Local Deal, subscribers can take a guided five-hour trolley tour to three breweries in the area, which includes tastings at each stop and a behind-the-scenes tour at one for $69, regularly $140.

Get a taste of San Diego's culinary scene with a food walking tour, filled with tastings of local cuisine and specialty drinks. Experience what San Diego Magazine calls "a treat for foodies" with this three-hour stroll that explores some of the city's best restaurants for $22 per person, regularly $45 each.

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.

Gayot says Sea Spa at Loews Coronado Bay "lacks pretension, without sacrificing excellent service." With this exclusive Local Deal for $109, Travelzoo subscribers can rejuvenate at this gorgeous hotel and spa during a 65-minute massage or facial, packaged with wine and pool access.

Visit the family-owned Cougar Vineyard & Winery, rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor and Yelp, and save more than 80% on a 2.5-hour wine country experience with this deal. For $29 per person, subscribers can attend a wine class and taste eight vintages paired with complimentary appetizers, regularly $150.

San Diego Opera's "Murder in the Cathedral," Pizzetti's opera about the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket, opens next week at San Diego Civic Theatre, the first U.S. production in decades. Tickets are 50% off, starting at $42.50, for all performances. Opera News says of the score: "The music tightens its grip on chorus and audience. It won't release us until the assassins have done their work."

Sail out into the Pacific for a half day of deep sea fishing with Chubasco ll Sportfishing. For $30 per person, embark on an expedition that regularly costs $60 and lasts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trip is designed for anglers of all skill levels, and Chubasco provides all necessary gear (excluding a fishing license), including the rod, reel and tackle.

From breakfast with Mickey Mouse and Goofy to thrilling rides and entertaining shows, Disneyland is "the undisputed front-runner in family-friendly vacation destinations in Southern California," praises Frommer's. Experience an enchanting hotel set across the street from "The Happiest Place on Earth." This exclusive deal for the Anabella Hotel knocks 51% off regular rates for stays through June -- including weekends.

Watch the sun spill onto the ocean as you coast along Mission Bay with this deal for 55% off a 90-minute cruise from Pacific Sunset Cruises. For just $19 per person, regularly $42, or $35 for two, regularly $84, subscribers are admitted to the sunset cruise where they'll receive a bottle of water, soda, glass of sparkling cider or Red Bull each.

The Grill at Hotel La Jolla offers stunning views from its 11th floor location above the ocean. Our Deal Experts have negotiated a special dinner at this seaside eatery, now available to Travelzoo subscribers for $25 per person. When priced a la carte, this meal would cost $55.

Spend 90 minutes on a sunset cruise from San Diego Whale Watch, sailing the waters of Mission Bay and watching the sun drop below the horizon. For $14, this deal includes admission to the sunset cruise as well as 1 bottle of water, soda, glass of sparkling cider or Red Bull to parch your sun-drenched thirst.

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 $239 package for two offers a wine-region vacation at more than half off, plus it includes Friday nights (when guests check in on a Thursday).

Perched on a hilltop "up a beautifully landscaped drive" (California Winery Advisor), Miramonte Winery was dubbed "Temecula's hippest winery" by Fodor's and earns a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor. With this deal, visit and taste owner Cane Vanderhoof's award-winning varietals with a 1.5-hour wine experience including a tour, tastings and wine appreciation class for just $25 per person, regularly $75.

For $29, Travelzoo subscribers can visit Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula for a wine-tasting class, which includes six tastings and gourmet cheese and chocolate pairings. This experience is normally $90.

Tour the canals of the Coronado Cays in a Venetian-style gondola with this exclusive deal for Travelzoo subscribers. For $59, two people can take a private, romantic cruise by The Gondola Company that traverses these scenic waterways while sharing a dessert or appetizer plate.

Relax and unwind at Sea Spa at Loews Coronado Bay with two luxurious treatments, topped off with a glass of champagne. For $99, Travelzoo subscribers can enjoy a 50-minute Sun Seeker massage in one of Sea Spa's indoor or outdoor treatment areas, in addition to a 25-minute seasonal body scrub, a package normally worth $225.

Take the reins and explore Temecula countryside on horseback with this Local Deal for a 90-minute ride through the vineyards. For $75, this deal also includes an alfresco lunch and tastings at Wilson Creek Winery, named one of the area's best wineries by the San Diego Union-Tribune. This package is regularly $150.

Gayot calls Rama Thai Restaurant "one of the Gaslamp’s hippest spots," praising its "cool vibe," and "authentic Asian cuisine," and San Diego Magazine calls it "ravishing." For $29, sample the cuisine that San Diego Magazine calls "world class" with one appetizer, two entrees, and two drinks, regularly $66.

Experience a deluxe island-inspired manicure and pedicure with this Local Deal from Pret-a-Porter Salon & Spa in downtown Le Mesa. For $35, get a special two-hour Caribbean spa manicure and pedicure. This pampering package would regularly cost $80.

North County Times named Aces Comedy Club "one of the hottest new entertainment venues" when it opened earlier this year in Murrieta, and Yelp users give it a perfect 5-star rating. For $15 (regularly $32), get two tickets to any show with popcorn at the club, which has hosted performers including Bobcat Goldthwait and Jimmie "J.J." Walker (of "Good Times" fame).

Soak up the sun, plus bay and marina views, at the San Diego Oyster Fest on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get admission for two to the Embarcadero Marina Park North event and one dozen fresh oysters of your choice for $35, regularly $70.

Unwind among the vineyards in a private villa at “Temecula wine country’s most luxurious resort” as noted by Fodor's. This exclusive two-night package at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is $369 for two guests, a savings of more than 40%.

"Desert Hot Springs' famous hot mineral waters, thought by some to have curative powers, bubble up at temperatures of 90°F to 148°F," notes Fodor's. Retreat to a hotel where the invigorating waters flow with an exclusively negotiated deal that saves more than 50%. This $99 one-night package for two at the Bella Monte Hot Springs Resort and Spa also includes a $50 massage credit and a bottle of wine.

The signature restaurant of the AAA 4-Diamond US Grant Hotel, the refined Grant Grill received many coveted awards since opening in 1951, including the Zagat Award and the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award. Dine at this downtown favorite -- named the best place for business lunch by San Diego Magazine -- with this exclusive $29 lunch deal for two, which includes two entrees, two glasses of wine, and two coffees or teas.

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 off regular spa rates.

Travelzoo subscribers can kayak through the original seven La Jolla sea caves and past dolphins, sea lions and the other abundant marine wildlife that inhabit the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. For $25 per person, embark on the 1.5-hour guided journey with OEX Dive & Kayak, regularly $60.

Experience one of SpaFinder's 2011 Readers' Choice ten "Favorite Day Spas" in the country -- announced just this week -- with this exclusive Travelzoo Local Deal at Spa Gregorie's in Del Mar. The spa's popular Sole Sacrifice treatment -- an hourlong choice massage with botanical foot scrub -- is $55, regularly $110.

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

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).

Take a trip south of the border to the “tranquil, friendly beach town” of Rosarito Beach (Frommer's). Snatch up this exclusive 54%-off getaway for two nights at the Rosarito Beach Hotel for check-in through June 3.

"Get ready to be blown out of the water" raves San Diego Magazine about Del Mar's new Place360 Health + Spa. With this deal, relax with a massage, customized facial and foot scrub for $89, regularly $180.

Rock Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is opening its doors to Travelzoo subscribers with this exclusive Local Deal. For $99, get pampered with a massage and body wrap complemented with a cocktail, a package that regularly costs $222.

Regroup and recharge with this exclusive Local Deal at the Hard Rock Hotel's Rock Spa in San Diego's Gaslamp District. This $99 spa package includes the Dream Weaver Massage and the Amped-Up Sugar Scrub, regularly $242.

Meze Cafe & Grill just opened in the Gaslamp District in May, and so far, Yelp reviewers give it a perfect 5-star rating. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can sit down to a Mediterranean dinner for two with drinks for $49, regularly $110.

Carlsbad Earth Salon & Spa presents Travelzoo subscribers with a head-to-toe package that includes two of the spa's most popular treatments: a massage and facial for $79. Sit back and relax during the 60-minute Elemental Nature Massage and 60-minute Elemental Nature Facial that regularly cost $160 for both.

Since 2007, Apertivo Italian Tapas & Wine Bar has consistently ranked among CityVoter's 10 best tapas restaurants in San Diego. Experience the eatery's homemade fare -- rooted in simple, fresh ingredients -- with this $29 deal for four tapas and four glasses of wine, regularly $83.

Hop from vineyard to vineyard on Brewen's Empire Trolley in Temecula Valley while learning about the art of wine-making. With this exclusive Local Deal, subscribers can take a guided five-hour trolley tour to four wineries of guests' choosing, which includes six to nine wine tastings per stop plus a catered lunch and souvenir wine glass for $59, regularly $119.

Travelzoo subscribers can kayak through the original seven La Jolla sea caves and past dolphins, sea lions and the other abundant marine wildlife that inhabit the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. For $25 per person, embark on the 1.5-hour guided journey with OEX Dive & Kayak, regularly $60.

For $29 per person (regularly $90), Travelzoo subscribers can head to Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula for a vino experience that includes a wine-tasting class, six tastings, and gourmet cheese and chocolate pairings.

Romesco Baja Med Bistro is known for its "lively" atmosphere and "eclectic menu," says San Diego Magazine. Two can visit this acclaimed Bonita restaurant for a night of drinks and tapas for $29, regularly $75.

For $29 per couple, Travelzoo subscribers can go on a 1.5-hour wine-tasting experience at Eagles Nest Winery in Ramona. This deal includes tastings of five wines and three ports each, plus gourmet appetizers, a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery and vineyards and a bottle of wine to take home that's worth more than the cost of this entire deal. This package is regularly $80.

Take in sweeping bay views during this luxurious, five-course dinner at Mistral at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, which Zagat rates "excellent" (25). For $89, two people can dine on a special chef's tasting menu and receive two glasses of sparkling wine and port flights, regularly $212. This Local Deal -- crafted exclusively for Travelzoo subscribers -- is available only until Dec. 10, and you can redeem your voucher as soon as tonight.