Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa “has always been a fave place to rejuvenate” and earned a spot on Riviera Orange County magazine’s Best of O.C. 2013 beauty list. Visit this Mediterranean-inspired oasis, located within the AAA 4-Diamond resort, and relax with a massage or facial plus spa amenity and pool access for $79, regularly $150.

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.

The OC Register calls the food and drinks “awesome” at 6ix Park Grill at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Travelzoo subscribers can now dine here for $59, regularly $120, with this deal for a three-course dinner for two that features sustainable California fare, including prime cuts like top sirloin and fresh seafood like diver scallops.

One of TripAdvisor’s top three activities in Temecula, Leoness Cellars also earns rave reviews from more than 250 Yelp users, who award the winery a 4-star rating. Subscribers can tour the winery and taste the wines with cheese and chocolate pairings for $35 per person, regularly $75.

Two people can sail along the Newport Beach coast and toast to sunset views with this $32 deal for a 90-minute cruise that includes two drinks per person (wine, domestic beer, bubbly or nonalcoholic beverages) — a package that’s regularly $80. Or buy this package for one person for $17, regularly up to $40.

For the past 21 years, Island Hotel Newport Beach has received the highest AAA honor: the5-Diamond Award. Travelzoo subscribers can escape for a day at this property’s luxurious spa with a massage, amenity and pool access, and bubbly for $89, regularly $165.

From the pilot’s seat of an F-16 fighter jet simulator, get a feel for air-to-air combat with this Local Deal at Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center, rated TripAdvisor’s No. 1 attraction in Anaheim. This $29, 1.5-hour virtual flight (reg. $59) includes 45 minutes in the simulator doing aerial maneuvers at 600 knots and engaging in combat with missiles and guns.

Retreat to a AAA 4-Diamond Southern California hotel reminiscent of a European countryside inn at 40% off. This Travelzoo-negotiated deal to Westlake Village Inn is an ideal romantic escape for two including Valentine’s Day and weekends, through April.

Cocooned in calming earth and jewel tones, Suphattra’s Retreat in Orange has a 4-star rating from Yelp users, who praise the relaxing environment and treatments. This Thai-inspired spa features Asian design elements, including gold accents and wall coverings, that help create a relaxing setting for this hour massage or facial for $39, regularly up to $90.

With this Travelzoo-exclusive class, be a winemaker for a day at Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula, rated 4 stars on Yelp and TripAdvisor. Subscribers can take part in this two-hour wine-blending workshop for $49 (a $110 value), complete with a tasting seminar, hands-on blending instruction and a bottle of a custom blend to take home. Save more and take this class with a friend for $95 (a $220 value).