Summer travelers to California can find a range of hotel and attraction deals this year, making trips across the state more affordable. Many tourism boards are encouraging visitors to check their websites for current offers, which include discounted hotel rates, bundled amenities, and reduced theme park admission.
In Southern California, LEGOLAND in Carlsbad is offering a Summer Play Pass for $129, granting unlimited entry to both the theme park and SEA LIFE Aquarium through September 19. Hotel guests at LEGOLAND can also save up to 25 percent by booking early. The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla provides a $400 resort credit with a three-night stay, which can be used at the spa or onsite restaurants. The Ranch at Laguna Beach gives guests a third night free and additional breakfast credits with its Pillows and Pancakes package.
Newport Beach’s Balboa Bay Resort has promotions that include up to $500 in resort credits depending on the length of stay. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is marking its 70th anniversary with ticket prices as low as $100 per day through August 14 and discounts on onsite hotels.
Other notable deals include Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Greater Palm Springs offering up to 20 percent off stays, Universal Studios Hollywood giving a second day free with select ticket purchases, and Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula Valley providing packages with cabana rentals and dining credits.
Travelers interested in unique accommodations can take advantage of an 11 percent discount on RV or camper van rentals from Roadsurfer when picked up in Los Angeles or San Francisco using code VISITCALIXRSF through September 30. Several Peregrine Hospitality Group hotels statewide offer perks like resort credits or sweepstakes entries for summer bookings.
Central California destinations also feature savings opportunities. In Santa Barbara, about 20 hotels provide third-night-free deals. Pismo Beach’s Cliffs Hotel & Spa offers a fourth night free for certain check-in days, while Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages in Pacific Grove discounts longer stays by up to 35 percent.
Visalia’s Darling Hotel has a Taste of Summer package that includes a dining credit and room discount. Merced County’s Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park is reducing admission by 30 percent for Visit California readers during the season.
Northern California options include Truckee lodging partners giving out $150 gift cards for early-summer bookings completed by June 29. San Francisco’s Hotel Zeppelin celebrates the Grateful Dead’s local legacy with themed suites and other discounts throughout the year.
Sonoma’s Lodge offers a nightly $100 resort credit for multi-night stays until July 31. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has discounted ride wristbands after 5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays until August 7.
Additional incentives are available at Napa Valley resorts such as Four Seasons Napa Valley and Carneros Resort, where guests may receive third nights free or access to wine tastings via special passports valid through August. Sacramento-area hotels are partnering with local attractions like Major League Baseball games at Sutter Health Park to offer parking credits and other perks.
In Mendocino County, Little River Inn bundles outdoor activities such as rail bike tours and canoe trips into its Ultimate Adventure Package for guests staying three nights or more. The eco-friendly Mendocino Inn & Farm offers increasing discounts based on length of stay.
Beach House Hotel in Half Moon Bay includes craft beer experiences from nearby breweries as part of their guest packages, while Sheraton Redding Hotel near Sundial Bridge features complimentary tickets or gift cards for those booking two-night stays via Choose Redding’s site.
These seasonal promotions aim to attract visitors seeking value during peak travel months across California.
