August may be winding down, but that doesn't mean the fun is over. With summers that generally extend into the fall, California is the ideal vacation spot for sun worshipers, offering activities for everyone from the wine aficionado to the cross-country hiker. So dealnews has rustled up some budget-friendly offers to make a west coast excursion a viable option.
First, we'll start with a package for the wine fans. This deal combines two of California's best traits: sun and wine. The 5-night flight and hotel package with car rental for two (from $1,030 via coupon code "TTCF24") includes three nights in Napa or Sonoma, two nights in San Francisco, and a 4-day car rental. For accommodations, the trip lets you choose from a list of hotels.
While you travel through wine country, you can enjoy complimentary wine tastings for two people at 12 wineries with the Napa Card from GrapeBomb.com for $45. The card also includes 2-for-1 tastings, special wine tours, and wine purchase deals at over 22 additional wineries. Still craving more vino? You can keep Dionysus content with this Groupon deal for a $50 credit at Chianti Cucina for $25, which includes two glasses of house wine at the San Francisco restaurant.
For a more lavish getaway, opt for this 4-night San Francisco Ritz-Carlton Flight and Hotel Vacation for two (from $1,638). Voted as one of the "world's best places to stay" by Conde Nast Traveler, this Nob Hill hotel has been "the benchmark for the city's luxury hotels since it opened in 1991," says Frommer's. While you're in San Francisco you can top off your trip with a 60-minute or 90-minute full-body massage at Jin Healing for Women (from $34), which is valid at all four of the city's locations.
But maybe your idea of luxury doesn't include an urban landscape. Situated at the base of Squaw Valley, this 2-night stay at the Resort at Squaw Creek (from $268.40) puts you in mother nature's backyard. Minutes away from Lake Tahoe, the hotel is ranked among the top 50 hotels in North America by Conde Nast Traveler and features 20 miles of groomed cross-country trails (marked for hiking and biking in the summer), an 18-hole championship golf course, fly fishing center, on-site spa, and heated swimming pools.
Finally, if your vacation includes children, what better way to enjoy the last days of summer than a trip to Sea World down in San Diego. This 4-night stay at The Dana on Mission Bay (from $596) is minutes from said location, and if you stay four or more nights you'll get two adult tickets to Sea World for free.
At the time of publication, these travel deals offered the lowest prices we could find. Deals may include blackout dates, additional taxes, and fees. Double occupancy may be required.
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