
We’ve compiled some of our favorite things to do on this hot winter week courtesy of our partner, Travelzoo. Whether you want a spa experience at the Way Po Thai Spa, or an overnight stay at the boutique Custom Hotel in Los Angeles; or an award-winning Italian dinner at Valentino for two in Santa Monica, you can take advantage of some incredible winter specials for a limited time. Each day, you can find offers and experiences in your Daily Dose of OC and on Greer’s OC Deal section.
Thai Massage at 55% Off
Unwind with a 90-minute massage with two add-ons at Way Po Thai Spa with four locations in West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, San Diego (Gasllamp District) and San Francisco. You can choose a 90-minute traditional Thai massage with aromatherapy and paraffin bath add-ons during the treatment for $59 (reg. $140); or a 90-minute couple's traditional Thai massage with aromatherapy and paraffin bath add-ons for 118 (reg. $280).
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
LA Stylish Boutique Hotel
Enjoy a getaway at the Custom Hotel near the beach for 65% off regular rates including parking and weekend stays.. A Deluxe Queen room for two costs $79; or an Elevated Queen room with skyline views and relaxation lounge access costs $89; Parking for one car (reg. $22); and two drink vouchers at the Deck33 Bar Restaurant (reg. $13 each). The offer is good through April, blackout dates apply.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
Custom Hotel is at 8639 Lincoln Blvd. in Los Angeles
Five-Course Dinner at Valentino
Valentino in Santa Monica is one of the highest Italian restaurants in the country. And, for $135 you can indulge in a five-course tasting menu for two with wine (reg. $253). Chef Nico Chessa created a special menu that comes with a glass of house prosecco, red or white wine per person, plus coffee or tea at the end of the meal.
You can also opt for ordering this dinner for one additional person for $75 (reg. $127); or for or for $1600 (reg. $2500), get a private six-course dinner with wine pairings for up to 10 in the Wine Cellar, home to the restaurant's acclaimed wine list.
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
Valentino - Santa Monica at 3115 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica.
Three-Course Prime Steak Dinner at Rok
At RokPrime Steakhouse & Grille in San Juan Capistrano you can taste select meats and seafood grilled in its "rok" method using a 752-degree volcano stone. A prix fixe three-course dinner for two people cost $59; or for $115, book a table for a group of four and save even more (reg. $196).
For more information and to purchase this deal visit, here.
RokPrime Steakhouse & Grille is at 31761 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano.
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