“Locals cherish the Balboa Fun Zone as a little vignette from the past,” states the OC Register. For $21 (regularly $43), two can take a 45-minute narrated cruise from Fun Zone Boat Company, followed by a ride on the Ferris wheel at Balboa Fun Zone and a meal at Azar’s Gourmet Pizza.

Some of the sport’s most respected publications including Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf.com have praised the courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort. For $99 per person, regularly $176, play a round at one of this acclaimed resort’s two courses, followed by dinner at its clubhouse.

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).

Get up-close views of the world’s largest living animal — the blue whale — on a 2.5-hour whale-watching adventure with Newport Landing. CBS Local raves that “the staff can locate whales and dolphins easily along the coast.” For $29, regularly $72, two people can set sail on this cruise, while sipping a complimentary drink. Travelzoo subscribers who have taken this tour give it a 92% positive rating — one called it “the best whale-watching trip ever.”

Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are looking to fight their way to the top of the American League this May.  Subscribers can now purchase tickets to five games against AL opponents at Angel Stadium — including weekend games, Armed Forces Day and Friday fireworks — for up to 50% off regular prices including fees.

Kayak through the original seven La Jolla sea caves past dolphins, sea lions and otherabundant marine wildlife that inhabit La Jolla Ecological Reserve. For $25 per person (reg. $65), embark on a guided 90-minute tour with OEX Dive & Kayak, rated 4 stars on Yelp by more than 150 users.

Hunt the high seas for catches like yellowfin tuna, halibut and barracuda with this 3/4-day deep-sea fishing excursion for $39 per person, regularly $82. The trip sets sail from Newport Beach and cruises the coast or around Catalina Island, depending on the where the fish are biting. Between castings, Davey’s Locker will provide unlimited bait and lunch.

For $45, two can sail along Newport Harbor and toast the sunset aboard the Deo Juvante, a 65-foot luxury yacht. This two-hour cruise, regularly $140, includes one complimentary drink per person and a selection of appetizers. Cruises depart on Saturdays and Sundays.

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 $229 per night — a savings of  nearly 40% % on current prices.

Hop from brewery to brewery on Brewen’s Empire Trolley in Temecula Valley while learning about the art of beer-making. With this exclusive Local Deal, subscribers can take a guided five-hour trolley tour to three breweries in the area, which includes tastings at each stop and a behind-the-scenes tour at one for $69, regularly $140.