02/11/2012

Skiing On The Cheap: Tahoe Lift Ticket Discounts

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UPDATE 2/7/12: Tahoe ski lift ticket deals for 2012 are here! We're adding more every day for various Tahoe ski slopes and resorts. And great news: the Shell Gas Lift Ticket deal for 2012 has been posted. See links and details at the bottom of this page. Get these ticket deals now and you'll be ready for snow. NEW! SnowBomb Silver Tahoe Card: … [Read more...]

SAP Open Tennis at HP Pavilion: 40% Off

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The SAP Open Tennis match is coming to HP Pavilion at San Jose (February 13-19, 2012), and you want big ticket discounts, right? If you get tickets early you can save $40 per ticket (not counting fees) for the 2012 SAP Open, the premier men’s professional tennis tournament in Northern California. "San Jose's SAP Open is one of America's premier … [Read more...]

Bay Area Play All Day Paintball: 83% Off

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Get a group together and grab this Bay area paintball deal. This 83% off pass is good for a total of four all-day admissions, for use anytime, at any of four locations: San Jose, Antioch, Sunol, or Waterford. You'll find a limited number of tickets available, so pull the trigger on this one quick. Get in on the action with an awesome pass to the … [Read more...]

Free Days at U.S. National Parks

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More than 100 national parks will waive entrance fees this year (2012), including several in California, like Yosemite National Park. Plan ahead and enjoy the days listed below, including April 21-29, 2012, National Park Week. "Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as … [Read more...]

Berkeley Bay Festival: Free

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The Berkeley Bay Festival at the Berkeley Marina (April 14, 2012) carries an Earth Day theme of environmental education and the Bay. The East Bay event features free sailboat rides offered by the Cal Sailing Club and paddling lessons in the Berkeley Dragon Boat, live music, environmental education groups with hands on science, a unique kids' … [Read more...]

San Francisco Summer SAILstice Celebration – Free

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A celebration for Summer SAILstice 2012 will take place at Treasure Island Sailing Center (June 23 and 24, 2012). Don't have a boat?  Don't worry. You can score a free ride on a sailboat. You'll also find plenty of festival food, drinks and vendor booths. "Open to the public - FREE admission! Summer Sailstice brings together everyone who loves … [Read more...]

San Francisco Electric Bike Tour: Discounts

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If you've ever thought about riding a bike around San Francisco, but didn't want to pedal up all the hills, get a deal on an Electric Bike Tour that lets you ride around the city and over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, with a return by ferry. You can book this tour for $10 to $30 off the regular price (includes bike fitting & … [Read more...]

Dragon Boat Lessons in Foster City: Free

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The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 am in Foster City. They provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers. Their flyer describes the dragon boat racing as "one of the fastest growing sports in North America. It's sort of like rowing or … [Read more...]

Napa Valley Bike Tours – 4 Discounts

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Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don't worry if you're not fit for the Tour de France. Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing ride through wine country with plenty of … [Read more...]

Plan a Napa Valley Picnic On the Cheap

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A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don't need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic supplies, followed by a list of parks and wineries perfect for … [Read more...]