Ventura County Area Daily Deals, Coupons and Other Bargain Hunting Websites

Groupon popularized the deal-a-day concept for daily discounted "coupons" or gift certificates good for deals at local retailers and service providers. Groupon launched in November 2008 and typical deals include spa treatments, classes, restaurants, massages, tanning salons, haircuts and the like typically offer 50% up to as much as 90% off retail price.

An entire industry has been spawned by Groupon and there are now hundreds of daily deal sites around the world. Locally here in the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County, ConejoDeals.com was the first site to launch a daily deal program, back in April 2010.

Deal-a-day sites can be addictive. Some people I know buy deals all the time, while others like to take a look every now and then. Generally you purchase a deal, pay, print the certificate and use it before it expires. Be aware that when you sign up with these sites, you'll be receiving daily emails. So be prepared for the inbox influx.

Below are websites that offer daily deals, anytime deals and/or good old fashioned coupons in the Ventura County area*:

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Metrolink Rewards Provides Discounts on a Wide Range of Purchases

Metrolink is a commuter rail system that operates 7 lines, 55 stations and over 40,000 passengers each day throughout Southern California. Ventura County Metrolink stations include Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Oxnard and East Ventura.

That's all great and everything, but just recently I discovered something equally cool that Metrolink has to offer, and it's FREE! Metrolink Rewards is a program that offers discounts on a whole host of products, services and entertainment throughout Southern California!

Here are some examples of discounts available simply by signing up with the program (as of 9/30/11...subject of course to change at any time):

• Aquarium of the Pacific - 20% off admission
• Sea World - 20% off admission
• Legoland - $7 off admission plus 2nd day free
• Knott's Berry Farm - Up to $29 off tickets
• Universal Studios - $13 off ticket plus 2 days free
• Disneyland - $5 off 1 day park hopper tickets
• San Diego Zoo - $6 off admission
• Medieval Times - Up to over $15 off admission
• Special events like the L.A. County Fair, holiday events and much more. There are time sensitve offers at this link.

Your Auto Club membership also gets you deals like these. I recommend taking a look at both sites to see which deals save you the most $$$!

Visit www.metrolinkrewards.com to learn more.