Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is now open for the 2012 season. Here's how to get discount tickets when you buy online. Currently they're offering a Spring Special that saves you $20 on a daily ticket. Or if you go during the summer months, you can still save $15 per ticket (no promo code needed to get these deals online). This is also a great time … [Read more...]
UPDATE: The California Academy of Sciences $5 off deal is back, and you can skip the line and you'll pay no fees this time. Everyday exhibits include a four-story living rainforest, live coral reef, state-of-the-art space show, interactive activities for all ages, thousands of live animals, and more. But each month brings new and special … [Read more...]
The San Francisco weather is gorgeous again, so it's time to revisit the Bay Area Dinner Cruise deals. Cruisin' the San Francisco Bay while you dine and drink wine is fun in sunshine or fog -- especially when you can get tickets at 40% off (see Deal 1 below). You an also get a choice of great Hornblower cruise deals from our travel partner (see … [Read more...]
Napa and Sonoma wine tasting tours aren't cheap, so even a $10 to $20 off per person discount can help reduce a high-priced hangover. We especially like the Wine Lover's Tour, a semi-private tour that takes you deep into California Wine Country where you'll visit four to six spectacular boutique wineries less frequented by tourists. Just … [Read more...]
Here's a lofty idea: float across the sky in a big balloon above the vineyards, hills and fields of beautiful California Wine Country. When you book your flight online here, you save $5 on hot air balloon flight that takes off in Santa Rosa, in Sonoma Valley. Then just print your e-ticket. What I like about this activity is you can jump in and … [Read more...]
The 34th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival (July 27, 28, and 29, 2012) is a popular South Bay tradition billed as the "Ultimate Summer Food Fair" -- three days of incredible food, beverages, arts & crafts, and live entertainment. You can save $2 off the gate price when you buy tickets in advance, either online or at one of the markets listed … [Read more...]
The Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch (May 31 - June 3, 2012) features live music, entertaining shows, fair food, traditional exhibits, youth livestock, a free Kids Zone, and everything we've come to expect from a county fair. The fair offers several ways to save on advance tickets. Even better, the fair offers several ways to save, and even … [Read more...]
The Napa County Fair and Silverado Parade provides four days of family fun over the Fourth of July weekend (June 29, 30, July 1, and July 4, 2012). County Fair entertainment is free with admission (in most cases). The fair is also offering a 28% off unlimited ride band. Along with carnival rides and live entertainment, the festival … [Read more...]
The Sonoma County Fair (July 25 - August 12, 2012) celebrates its 76th Anniversary this year with Wine Country horse racing, the rodeo, headline entertainment, spectacular carnival rides, junior and professional livestock shows, the destruction derby, and so much more. The Hall of Flowers features a tribute to the 'Ports of Call' from … [Read more...]
The Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma (June 20 - 24, 2012) features five days of family fun. Concerts, carnival rides, exhibits, shows (including headline concerts), and attractions are all included with the price of admission. Plus, you can get tickets early and save a couple bucks. WHAT: Sonoma-Marin Fair is cheaper if you buy tickets online in … [Read more...]
