September 9, 2010

Northern California Getaways of the Week

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Small Town Getaways

There’s something about strolling around a small town that restores your faith in America— that, in the long run, everything’s going to be alright. It’s the kind of getaway that does your soul some good, a relaxing visit to a place where the locals nod and say hello, the shops and restaurants are locally owned, and the pace is pleasantly slow. So if all this talk of hard times is getting you down, perhaps it’s time for a rejuvenating and quaintly romantic getaway to one of my six favorite small towns in Northern California. Read full article >>

This Week's Best Local Hotel Deals

Carmel

Carmel Mission Inn, Carmel

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$109
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Score a steal of a deal in Carmel with rates starting at $109 Sunday through Thursday, INCLUDING breakfast for 2 and 2 cocktails or espressos! Ideal location with easy access to Carmel’s beaches, world-class golf courses, and Monterey Bay. Special offer also includes free WiFi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and fitness center.

Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa, Santa Cruz

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$119
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LocalGetaways Exclusive: Save 20% off the Best Available Rate at this pet friendly, luxurious AAA 4-Diamond mountaintop spa resort overlooking Monterey Bay. With rates starting at just $119 this deal will probably sell out, so book now.

Monterey Bay

Sanctuary Beach Resort, Monterey

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$139
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Enjoy an affordable yet luxurious stay at Monterey’s exclusive beachfront resort, with rates starting from just $139 Sun-Thur for a Partial Ocean View Deluxe room and $199 for a Full Ocean View Deluxe. This fantastic offer even includes a personal golf cart to explore the property.

Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa

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$159
  $171 OFF!
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Bodega Bay’s finest hotel, on a hillside overlooking the ocean, is offering one of the best deals we’ve ever seen. Save up to $171 on a Deluxe Room with ocean view, balcony & fireplace! PLUS 20% off any spa treatment, 2-for-1 flights of wine at Gourmet Au Bay Wine Bar, and much more.

Santa Clara

Avatar Hotel, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

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$119
  $110 OFF!
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The BEST DEAL EVER for your California’s Great America theme park getaway. Save $110 off the rack rate at Santa Clara’s hippest hotel, PLUS 2 TICKETS to California’s Great America. Awesome family hotel w/ heated pool, Jacuzzi spa, WiFi, HDTV, whimsical rooms & only 5 blocks from the theme park. Also included: a 10% discount on IHOP breakfast.

Sonoma Coast

Timber Cove Inn, Jenner

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$199
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ROMANCE ALERT! Score a spacious full-ocean-view room (gorgeous views!) with a spa tub & fireplace PLUS a $40 dining discount at the resort’s restaurant AND Sonoma County wine tasting for two—all for only $199 Sun-Thu. This is a fantastic deal!
For many more fantastic hotel deals throughout Northern California, click that big red button to your right >>
Local Getaways - Activities & Events - Street Vibrations

Street Vibrations
September 22-26, Reno, Carson City, Virginia City

Motorcycle fans, welcome to HOG heaven! Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal, and motorcycles. This major event includes tours to Lake Tahoe, live entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, poker runs, slot tournaments, stunt shows, vendors, and lots of food and drinks. In fact, the Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival so big that event venues are being hosted at Harley-Davidson Dealerships in Carson City, Reno, and historic Virginia City. For more information click here.

Local Getaways - Activities & Events - The Sandcastle Classic

The Sandcastle Classic
October 2, San Francisco
The 27th annual Sandcastle Contest is Northern California's largest sandcastle building event and a fantastic excuse to bring the family to SF. It’s a spirited competition between teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and local elementary school students. Admission is free, but donations to the Leap artists-in-residence program are appreciated. www.leap4kids.org or call 866/794-9463.

Local Getaways - Activities & Events - Oktoberfest-by-the-Bay

Oktoberfest-by-the-Bay
September 23-26, San Francisco
Get ready to lift your beer stein and dance the chicken dance as Munich, Germany, comes to life at Pier 48 near AT&T Park. Now the largest festival of its kind in California, Oktoberfest-by-the-Bay captures the authentic Oktoberfest spirit with German cuisine, music, singing, dancing, and, of course, a sizable stein of beer to go with the bratwurst. www.oktoberfestbythebay.com

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