California Getaway

California Getaway of the Week by Matthew Poole specials@newsletter.localgetaways.com	February 5, 2012
Valentine’s Day Getaways So you’re going to take your lover to a fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day, eh? How original. C’mon people, let’s spice it up a bit. Let’s plan the kind of romantic weekend getaway that your significant other would never have dreamed you’d be clever enough to think of. This year Valentine’s Day falls on Tuesday, so that gives you both the weekend and/or Tuesday to woo and wow your better half with one of our special Valentine’s Day getaways that will keep you out of the doghouse for months (well, for weeks at least),  Ridge Resorts, South Lake Tahoe   from $78 Ski-in/Ski-out Access to Heavenly Wow! Only $78 per night for a weekend Tahoe getaway at Ridge Resorts, with ski-in/ski-out access via their new Hiiltrac Skier Express elevator direct to Stagecoach chairlift at Heavenly Ski Resort. Offer includes a king-bed hotel room, access to onsite health club, indoor pool, spa area, on-site ski shop, children activities, and free shuttle to casinos. This amazing deal even includes a $25 resort credit toward spa treatments, dining, and more! Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey   from $119 Beachfront Luxury! New lower rates! Enjoy an affordable yet luxurious stay at Monterey’s exclusive beachfront resort, with rates starting at just $119 a night for an Ocean View room. This exclusive LocalGetaways offer even includes special Green benefits such as a personal golf cart to explore the property! Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort   from $129 Weekends Included! It’s the “suitest” deal in Tahoe! For as little as $129 per night—including weekends!—enjoy your own spacious 2-room suite, cooked-to-order breakfast, and evening manager’s reception (subject to local & state laws)! At the nine-story chateau-style Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe you’ll experience comfortable & spacious accommodations, deluxe amenities, world-class nightlife and skiing/boarding, family adventures, and gorgeous Lake Tahoe scenery. West Cliff Inn, Santa Cruz   from $115 FREE Breakfast! Enjoy a romantic coastal getaway at Santa Cruz’s West Cliff Inn (you will LOVE this charming B&B) with rates starting at just $115 per night Sunday through Thursday and $120 on select weekends. This amazing offer even includes a complimentary signature Four Sisters Inns Breakfast, afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres, evening turndown service, and bicycles to borrow to tool around town! Casa de Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea   from $138 2-Night Package! WOW! Check out this unheard of deal in Carmel! Enjoy a TWO NIGHT STAY in a Casa Queen Room for only $158 Friday & Saturday and $138 Sunday-Thursday! This exclusive LocalGetaways offer includes breakfast in bed, free WiFi, free parking, a decanter of Signature Sherry, and a $25 dinner credit at a Carmel Restaurant! Get all of the above PLUS free wine tasting and appetizers from 5-6pm BOTH nights! Bodega Bay Lodge   from $139 $141 OFF! Bodega Bay’s finest hotel is offering one of the BEST DEALS we’ve ever seen. Save up to $141 on a Deluxe Room with ocean view, private balcony, and fireplace! Offer includes 2-for-1 tasting passes at Gourmet au Bay Wine Bar and daily afternoon wine reception. Coastside Inn, Half Moon Bay   from $77 30% OFF! Enjoy a getaway to Half Moon Bay starting at only $77! This “Green Certified” inn’s superb location puts you within walking distance to the beach and historic Main Street. This exclusive LocalGetaways.com offer includes late checkout, free parking, free Deluxe Breakfast Bar, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV with free HBO. It’s even pet-friendly! Avalon Lodge, South Lake Tahoe   from $103 Walk to Heavenly! The best deal in South Lake! Starting at just $103 a night, combine your passion for skiing with quiet relaxation at the pet-friendly Avalon Lodge, located within walking distance of the casinos, movie theaters, restaurants, and Heavenly Ski Resort. Offer includes continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, heated pool, whirlpool, iPod docking station, and much more. More Hotel Deals >> Calistoga Mustard, Mud & Music Festival March 3-4, Calistoga Mustard Madness still reigns supreme in the Napa Valley town of Calistoga. Downtown will turn into a veritable jazz club as some of the area's best live jazz bands roll out their smooth sounds for the Mustard, Mud & Music Festival. The weekend's events include wine tasting, mustard tastings, Sunday morning brunches, and live jazz. http://www.mustardfestival.com/mustard-music-mud.html Historic Longboard Revival Races February 19, March 18; Johnsville Ever imagine how they used to ski in the olden days? Now you can see it in person! Join the spectators and the Eureka Ski Bowl participants as they don 12-foot long skis and leather boots while wearing period costumes and race down the hill. Reviving the speed skiing competitions of days past, this event is not to be missed.http://www.plumasskiclub.org/poster.html Elephant Seals Breeding Season January thru March, Año Nuevo State Reserve Each winter from December through March, a large colony of northern elephant seals assembles on the beaches at Año Nuevo State Reserve. Watch bull seals engage in battles for breeding access and mothers nurse their pups. To view the seals during this season, you must be on a guided walk, which lasts about two and a half hours. Tours operate daily from early morning. 800/444-4445; http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523 More Events >>   us on Facebook! Visit About LocalGetaways for more information. Copyright (c) 2011 LocalGetaways.com All rights reserved