Set in a 17-story atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, TusCA at the Hyatt Regency Orange County has a 4-star rating on both Yelp and TripAdvisor. Dine on Tuscany-meets-California fare with this $49 dinner for two that includes the following courses from the dinner menu.

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).

“Off the beaten path” of Temecula’s De Portola Road, Keyways Vineyard & Winery is “not to be missed,” according to American Winery Guide. Established in 1989, the 13-acre property was one of Temecula Valley Wine Country’s founding wineries. Visit the historic vineyard, rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor, for a tour, wine class, tastings and food pairings for $29 per person (a $100 value).

Known as the “Riot House” in the 1960s and ’70s “due to its popularity among rowdy rockers and their entourages,” writes The LA Times Magazine, today the Andaz West Hollywood is where “a very different kind of riot is going on — one of haute design.” Tuck into this swanky 4-star Hyatt for $199 per night — a savings of more than 40% on current prices.

Every winter, pods of gray whales make the journey south from the Arctic to the warm waters along SoCal’s coastline. Catch the majestic mammals in their peak migratory season (now through May) with this excursion that leaves from Newport Beach and travels 15 miles into the Pacific.

A Best of O.C. 2013 pick and “guaranteed” to give you a “new appreciation for seaweed,” according to Riviera magazine, Seaweed Sok in Newport Beach specializes in mineral-rich kelp and salt water soaks. Travelzoo subscribers can try one of these private baths for $29, a 55% savings. The treatment covers an hour total in the infrared sauna and bath, leaving it to the customer to decide how to divide that time.

Soak up spring’s arrival on an afternoon kayak excursion from Newport Fun Tours. For $35, two people can kayak for three hours and stop at a nearby beach for a picnic lunch. This trip regularly costs up to $110 and includes either two single kayaks or a double kayak.

Taverna Blu is a lively Greek eatery liked by 90% of Urbanspoon users and praised by Yelp reviewers for its authentic food and bright, modern decor, like the “blue tile and blue umbrellas out front to represent the waters of the Mediterranean” (Gayot). This local gem is offering subscribers lunch or dinner for two with drinks for $20, regularly $40, at either the Carmel Valley or Irvine location.

Dine like royalty on a four-course feast and save more than 35% on tickets to the jousting and sword-fighting show at Medieval Times in Buena Park. Adult tickets are $39 (reg. $61.67 w/tax and fees) and child tickets (ages 3-12) are $29 (reg. $39.41 w/tax and fees) for Travelzoo subscribers. These deals can be redeemed forshows through May 5, 2013, excluding Saturdays.

Watch the sun set as you sail along the Newport Beach coastline on a 90-minute cruise with Cruise Newport Beach. This $25 Local Deal, regularly $50 per person, also includesunlimited drinks (specialty cocktails, beer, wine, coffee and tea) for the journey, as well as complimentary chips and salsa, and unbeatable views.