Local Deals for San Diego

This February, the Russian National Ballet Theatre is coming to San Diego to perform two classic love stories -- "Romeo & Juliet" and "Cinderella." With this deal, subscribers can save 50% on tickets to performances at Copley Symphony Hall.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.