Greer's OC

This week’s top 5 Greer’s OC and Travelzoo holiday deals are out for a limited time to give you offers and experiences in Orange County, Los Angeles and Palm Springs at a huge savings. Each day, you can find special deals in your Daily Dose of OC and on Greer’s OC Deals section. Choose from travel, hotel stays, dinners, spa days, wine tasting, sunset cruises and much more.

Indulge in a four-course chefs’ dinner for two at The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ restaurant, the Belvedere at just $99 (reg. $165). Start with Butternut squash soup with ricotta ravioli and brown butter and micro sage. For the second course, choose between local fall harvest mushroom risotto with truffle essence; or seared Belgian endive with Cuyama Orchard apples, blue cheese, pomegranate and hazelnut dust.

The third course, choose between sustainably raised Long Valley Ranch short ribs with horseradish potato and farmers' market carrots; or slow-roasted skate, celery root puree, parsley, almonds and capers; or Mary's all-natural chicken, petite roasted potatoes, braised mustard greens and chanterelles; or artichoke-potato gnocchi barigoule with celery, leeks, Sierra olive oil. The fourth course, choose between apple-bourbon salted-caramel soufflé15-layer Godiva liqueur cake with Godiva white chocolate liqueur ice cream.

Reservations required; subject to availability. Valid Sundays-Thursdays only. Not valid Dec. 24, 2013 - Jan. 1, 2014, or on major holidays or holiday weekends.

You can purchase the deal here.

The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills at 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills.

For 50% off, receive a VIP pass to the Indulge LA Chocolate Festival and Pastry Show on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Plaza in Beverly Hills. Sample unlimited tastings of gourmet chocolate, cakes and pastries from top pastry chefs like World Pastry Champion Stephane Treand, Also, taste fine wines, bubbly and spirits. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The cost is $39, (reg. $85).

Purchase tickets here.

Indulge Los Angeles Chocolate Festival and Pastry Show at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Avenue of the Stars in Beverly Hills.

Escape to the rustic elegant Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, a California mission-style resort with lush gardens for just $145 per night. You’ll stay in an upgraded Veranda room with equestrian-style doors, sky-lit windows and a private patio or balcony. You’ll also receive beer flights for two guests at Mustangs & Burros and valet parking (reg. $55). The four Diamond resort is set on nearly 10 acres in the Torrey Pines area of coastal La Jolla.
Purchase multiple vouchers for a longer stay, Nov. 10 - Feb. 13; blackout dates apply.

You can purchase the deal here.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is at 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla.

At Public Kitchen and Bar in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, enjoy unlimited brunch for two with Prosecco for $55 (reg. $103). You and a friend can hit the Sunday brunch buffet and share bottle of La Marca Prosecco with an accompanying juice. The spread includes charcuterie, fritatta, maple and rosemary bacon, smoked salmon blini, Danish pastries, juices and more.

 Purchase the deal here.

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - Public Kitchen and Bar is at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Check into the Cambria Pines Lodge -- nestled within 25 wooded acres near Hearst Castle -- with a two-night stay package for $259 that saves nearly 60% and includes $222 in extras. The two-night stay includes a large suite for Sunday to Thursday arrivals at $259.  A weekend packages cost $50 more for Friday-Saturday arrivals. You’ll also receive  two dinner entrees and a bottle of house wine (reg. $88); daily hot breakfast for two. Wine tastings for two at six wineries including Hearst Ranch Winery and Hunt Cellars (reg. $84). A buy one entrée, get one free (of equal or lesser value) at Linn’s Restaurant (reg. $40); and a $10 discount with a $20 or more purchase at Cambria Nursery and Florist.

You can purchase the deal here.

Cambria Pines Lodge is at 2905 Burton Drive in Cambria.