Travel Zoo Local Deals! Newport Beach: Kayaking & Lunch for 2, Reg. $110

Source: Newport Fun Tours

Enjoy this winter heat wave on an afternoon kayak excursion from Newport Fun Tours, which has a 91% positive rating from Travelzoo subscribers.

Source: Pure Blu Spa at the Newport Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

“The spa at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel makes us melt,” says the OC Register while CBS LA says it provides a “real mini-vacation.”

Source: Encore Dinner Theatre

Save more than 30% on tickets to weekend performances of the musical “Grease” that include a gourmet dinner.

Source: Agaves Kitchen & Tequila

Save 50% on dinner at Agaves Kitchen & Tequila, which Long Beach Gazette calls a “welcome Pine Avenue addition” with a vibe that is “downtown chic.”

Source: DeVine Tours

Spend the day in Temecula wine country with a guided tour that boasts a 5-star Yelp rating.

Source: Suphattra’s Retreat

Recent Travelzoo users praise Suphattra’s Retreat in Orange, calling the spa experience “awesome … [from] start to finish” with a “warm, inviting and exotic” ambiance.

Source: Alegria Cocina Latina

Zagat praises the “wonderful variety of Nuevo Latino dishes” at Alegria Cocina Latina. Save 50% on dinner and drinks for two.

Source: Deo Juvante Yacht Charters

Two can enjoy the morning sun together or toast to the night with a choice of a two-hour brunch or sunset cruise for more than 60% off.

Source: Spa del Rey at The Ritz-Carlton

Robb Report hails Spa del Rey as a “new oasis in Marina del Rey.” For under $90, treat yourself to a massage or facial at this luxurious spa.

Source: Brio Tuscany Grille

Save $80 on a five-course dinner for two with Bellinis at Brio Tuscany Grille, where “Italian flavors are given a California twist” (Orange County Register).

Source: Oak Mountain Winery

For less than $20 a person, two can learn the art of wine tasting with a one-hour class at Oak Mountain Winery.

Source: The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

Ranked a top 2013 U.S. spa by Conde Nast Traveler, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village invites Travelzoo users to escape for a spa day.

Source: 118 Degrees

Follow the culinary lead of Jenny Ross: health food pioneer, cookbook author, and owner/executive chef of Costa Mesa’s top-rated organic eatery 118 Degrees.

Source: Leoness Cellars

This Temecula winery tour and tasting earns rave reviews from subscribers, who praise the “gorgeous surroundings” and “knowledgeable” guides.

Source: Bistro K

Bistro K is “Laguna Niguel’s ‘Cheers,'” says The Orange County Register, and past Travelzoo guests love the “unique dishes” and “flawless service.”

Source: South Coast Winery Resort and Spa

Ranked the Best California Winery by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, South Coast Winery Resort and Spa also boasts a 4-star rating from TripAdvisor.

Source: mar’sel at Terranea

Zagat rates mar’sel at Terranea “extraordinary” (26), declaring it should be on “every romantic’s bucket list with its breathtaking ocean views.”

Source: OC Helicopters

Soar over Orange County via helicopter and take in sweeping scenic views with OC Helicopters, which earns a perfect 5-star Yelp rating.

Source: RokPrime Steakhouse & Grille

RokPrime Steakhouse & Grille invites Travelzoo users to taste select meats and seafood grilled in its “rok” method, which uses a 752-degree volcano stone.

Source: Little Pim

Travelzoo has negotiated an exclusive deal with the award-winning Little Pim, a top language-learning program for children.

Source: Gaucho Grill – Long Beach

Gaucho Grill “serves up culinary classics with Argentine flair,” says Time Out. Save 50% on dinner at the Long Beach location.

Source: Beach Cities Scuba

Beach Cities Scuba “was born out of a love of diving,” states the OC Register, which calls it a “top learning facility” with four Orange County locations.

Source: Vineyard Grant James

Taste the unique hand-crafted blends at Vineyard Grant James in Ramona, which boasts a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp.

Source: Museum of Latin American Art

The Museum of Latin American Art is “the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art” (Smithsonian Magazine).

Source: The Capital Grille

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Hailed as a “refined” and “excellent” steakhouse by Zagat, The Capital Grille just announced a winter menu, valid for lunch Monday-Friday, that offers excellent value.

Source: Blue Dolphin Magazines

For $12, get a $25 credit to apply to subscriptions to any of 1,000-plus titles from Blue Dolphin Magazines.