This week, see Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony perform "Barbary Coast and Beyond," a multimedia event celebrating the city's musical history. Tickets to the special three-concert event start at just $11, regularly $44, for Travelzoo subscribers.

"Famed for its jewel-like shape and colors," Emerald Bay, which was "carved by a massive glacier millions of years ago," provides "one of the don't-miss views of Lake Tahoe," raves Fodor's. For $19 per person, explore South Lake Tahoe and this renowned area on a two- to 2.5-hour cruise with Zephyr Cove Resort Lake Tahoe Cruises, regularly $39.

Embark on an exhilarating two-day outdoor experience including wine tasting and white-water rafting with this Local Deal from Adventure Connection. For $179, Travelzoo subscribers can go on a two-day, two-night camping excursion with a day of wine tastings in El Dorado County followed by a full day of rafting on the South Fork rapids of the American River. This package is regularly $369 including taxes and fees and includes two breakfasts, two lunches and a fireside barbecue dinner.

Escape to Sonoma's Russian River Valley, nominated for Wine Region of the Year 2011 by Wine Enthusiast, with this getaway for two. Shaving 45% off regular rates, this exclusive deal includes one night accommodation, $100 dining credit and local wine and cheese for $159.

The beginning of the spring fishing season is here and the California Department of Fish and Game proclaims that "for the first time in many years the forecast suggests anglers may have many a tight line to look forward to." For $45, embark on an all-day deep sea fishing excursion (including rod rental) in Monterey with Randy's Fishing and Whale Watching Trips, regularly $85.

Witness the beginning of the humpback whale's feeding season with this four-hour whale-watching cruise departing from Moss Landing. For $25, get onboard with Blue Ocean Whale Watching to see these magnificent creatures through August, regularly $48.

John Ash & Co. sits amidst 92 acres of vineyards in Santa Rosa in the AAA 4-Diamond Vintners Inn, and Travelzoo subscribers can choose from three dining options at this highly acclaimed restaurant. Two can savor the local farm-to-table cuisine that Zagat rates "very good to excellent" (24) with a choice of lunch -- with or without wine -- or an exclusive three-course winemaker's dinner with wine pairings.

Bistro Unique opened late last year and has garnered an array of praise, including a 4-star rating on OpenTable from more than 150 reviews. For $39, savor the French bistro fare at this Union Street eatery with dinner for two, regularly $84.

Escape to a AAA 4-Diamond hotel in Sonoma with this romantic getaway that includes tasting passes, dining credit, breakfast and more for $169. Travelzoo subscribers will save more than 55% on this exclusively negotiated package at Vintners Inn, just one hour from San Francisco.

Escape to a historic coastal hotel in Mendocino with this $199 deal for two. Tuck in for two nights with an exclusive Travelzoo-negotiated package at The Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites that knocks 70% off regular rates and includes peak season travel through October.