$49 for Malibu Wine Hike for Two with Tastings and Exotic Animal Encounters

Save 30% on an excursion to Malibu Wines for a vineyard hike at Saddlerock Ranch and wine flight at the famed Malibu Wines tasting room.

$49 for a guide, 2 hour 2.5 mile moderate hike for two on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at Saddlerock Ranch. See animals like zebras, llamas and alpacas. $70 regular price.

Hike concludes with a wine flight tasting at Malibu Wines.

Offer good for visits through July 13th. Nab the deal at bit.ly/MalibuWineHike (affiliate link).

Discounted Tickets to "Beauty and the Beast" in Thousand Oaks July 20, 21 and 26

Step into an enchanted world for a brand-new retelling of the classic tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. Not only will you get to see the beloved movie come to life at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on July 20, 21 and 26, but you'll also see the original Belle, Susan Egan, returning to the role for the first time since her Broadway debut. With music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, this much-anticipated production will transform your spirit, leaving you captivated by adventure, revenge, true friendship and love that knows no limitations.

Grab discounted tickets ranging in price from $22.50 to $50 at bit.ly/BeautyTO (affiliate link).

Discounted Tickets to "Big River" at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center June 8 to July 8

Presented by Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi, Big River is a Tony-winning musical based on Mark Twain's classic novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Featuring music in the bluegrass and country styles in keeping with the setting of the novel, Mark Twain's beloved classic takes you back to old "Muddy Waters," as Huck Finn and the runaway Jim escape down the mighty Mississippi River in search of freedom. Featuring a score from country music legend Roger Miller, the hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming Big River can be enjoyed at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center June 8th through July 8th.

Please note: There is some pretty liberal use of the “N” word in the dialogue which may be horrendously offensive to some patrons (as it should be). The story of Huckleberry Finn takes place in and around Mississippi during the time preceding the emancipation proclamation when the use of that word was commonplace. While the producers do not in any way condone the use of this word, it is not being struck from the script for the purpose of historical accuracy.

Grab tickets for just $12.50 to $15 at bit.ly/BigRiverSimi (affiliate link).

$3 Off Admission to Genghis Khan Exhibit at Reagan Library through August 2018

Use promo code “VCLIBRARY” for $3 off admission to the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley through mid-August 2018, where you can explore the Genghis Khan exhibit.

What do pants, the pony express, cannons, paper money, skis, violins, baklava and “hooray!” have in common? Answer: Genghis Khan introduced them all to the West.

Curated and developed by dinosaur expert Don Lessem, the exhibition features more than 200 spectacular objects on display, including rare and sophisticated weapons, costumes, jewels, ornaments, instruments and numerous other fascinating relics and elaborate artifacts from 13th-century Mongolia.

“I went to Mongolia to look for fossils and discovered the truth about Genghis Khan, a civilizing genius,” said Lessem. “It’s a great story best told in a major exhibition.”

Now the most comprehensive exhibition of Genghis Khan and his treasures invades the Reagan Library, its only Southern California stop on an international tour that has drawn more than a million visitors.

The Ventura County Library is available 24/7 at www.vencolibrary.org.

Up to 50% Off Reball Paintball Sessions at So Cal Tactical Adventures in Camarillo

Discover the thrill of paintball at Ventura County's only Reball indoor center for recreational, tournament and tactical play! Located within Sky High Sports Camarillo, So Cal Tactical Adventures occupies 10,000 square feet. A Reball is a reusable, synthetic, paint-less paintball.  No mess!

Try it out for up to 50% off with this deal:

• $25 for two hour Reball session for one ($45 reg)
• $45 for all-day Reball session for one ($90 reg)
• $475 for two hour private Reball session for up to 10 players ($950 reg)

Includes unlimited balls and air, basic goggle mask, vest, two pods and more. 

Grab the deal via this Groupon affiliate link at bit.ly/Reball.

20 Visit Splash Pass at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo for $32

Here's an outstanding summertime deal - a 20 visit Splash Pass to the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo for just $32 (regularly $51).  Get access to the indoor heated pool and 65 foot yellow slide. Located at 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo.

Grab the deal at bit.ly/PVACSplash (affiliate link)

Discounted Tickets to "PJ Masks Live!" at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on June 10th

Based on the top-rated animated Disney Junior TV series, the hit musical production PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero lands at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, June 10th at 1pm. Catboy, Owlette, Gekko and the Baddies will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring familiar and original music, and immersive interactivity. PJ Masks the series follows the thrilling nighttime adventures of three young friends who transform into their dynamic alter egos -- Catboy, Owlette and Gekko -- when they put on their pajamas at night and activate their animal amulets. Together, they embark on action-packed capers, solving mysteries and learning valuable lessons along the way.

Tickets to the show up to 50% off at bit.ly/PJMasksTO (affiliate link).

49% Off Dinner and Drinks for Two at ONYX Restaurant at Four Seasons Westlake Village

Travelzoo is offering dinner and drinks for two at ONYX at the Four Seasons Westlake Village for $82, up to 49% off the regular price.

The deal includes two tastings or rolls (valued at up to $24 each), two main courses (up to $36 each), one shared dessert (up to $10) and two glasses of house wine or beer (valued up to $15 each).

Bringing friends or family? Then try dinner with drinks for four for $159 (valued at up to $320).

Voucher valid Mon-Thu only through June 12, 2018 and reservations must be made 24 hours in advance via OpenTable. 

Get this deal at bit.ly/ONYXWestlakeVillage (affiliate link).

$6 for $12 of Frozen Yogurt at Rave Organics in Newbury Park

Rave Organics Cafe is a new eatery in the Walgreens/Walmart Neighborhood Market plaza in Newbury Park (520 N. Ventu Park Road, Suite 140). 

Rave Organics’ frozen yogurt comes with dairy based and vegan based options.  Flavors available: Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Cheesecake, Salted Caramel, Chai, Horchata, Strawberry and Pomegranate Berry.  

Great opportunity to try it with this affiliate deal: $6 for $12 of frozen yogurt at Rave Organics at bit.ly/RaveOrganics.

50% Off Admission to the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar

The Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is located at 16027 Yarnell Street in Sylmar, just 35 miles from Thousand Oaks.

WLC is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. The park was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation and our environment. WLC is dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals from about 50 different species that call this shady, natural environment home. WLC has given more than 22,000 educational presentations since 1998 to hundreds of thousands of people.

Would you like to visit this special place? Here's the deal that gets you in at 50% offl:

• $10 for general admission for two adults, ages 16 and up (reg. $20)
• $18 for a family four-pack with general admission for two adults and two children, ages 3-15 (reg. $36)

Grab the deal at tidd.ly/ebbb064e (affiliate link). Must be used by June 19th.

Up to 50% Off Three-Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Channel Islands Harbor

Here's an excellent deal! A 3 hour whale watching cruise for one ($30 - 40% off), two ($55 - 45% off) or four ($99 - 50% off) at Channel Islands Harbor. Grab the deal at http://bit.ly/WhaleWatchingCIH (affiliate link).

Trips start on Friday, January 12th and go through mid-April. 

Up to 48% Off Ice Cream and Yogurt at Sub Zero Simi Valley

Special deal - Three $7 vouchers at Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt at 2091 Madera Road (at Tierra Rejada) in Simi Valley for $12.75 or three $10 vouchers for $15.75. Grab the deal while it lasts at bit.ly/SubZeroDeal (affiliate link)

50% Off Tickets to Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival at Paramount Ranch on May 20, 2018

The Southland's finest string musicians show their stuff at the 57th Annual Topanga Banjo*Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival at Paramount Ranch on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 9am to 6pm.

This all-day music extravaganza features three stages of established bluegrass, folk, western and Celtic bands, along with performances by the contestants, and plenty of the always-popular jam sessions around the park. Head to the Dance Barn for flatfoot and clog dancing, entertain the younger set with kids' ukulele workshops, browse folk art vendors, and stay fueled up at the onsite food trucks for this day bursting with fun.

Tickets are $23 at the gate and $17 in advance for adults...but save a bit more at Goldstar's price of $11.50 + $3.75 service fee at http://bit.ly/TopangaBanjo (affiliate link).

Up to 89% Off Special Forces Paintball Package at Ambush Paintball and Airsoft Park in Moorpark

Charging through fields of giant spools, over stacks of hay bales, staking out a junkyard, and through winding trenches is a daily occurrence at Ambush Paintball and Airsoft Park, 8643 Shekell Road, Moorpark. Seven scenario theme maps and a tournament-grade turf arena field spread over 20 acres give players of all skills levels a variety of combat zones on which to wage simulated warfare. The City pits players in an unforgiving, paint-or-be-painted war zone consisting of 32 buildings over 40,000 square feet without a protected crosswalk in sight.

Special Groupon affiliate deal at bit.ly/AmbushMP!

Choice of:

• All-Day Special Forces Paintball Package for One
• All-Day Special Forces Paintball Package for Two
• All-Day Special Forces Paintball Package for Five
• All-Day Special Forces Paintball Package for Ten

Each “Special Forces” package includes the following for each participant:

• All-day entry to walk-on game
• All-day gun rental (.68 Caliber Semi-Automatic, not the smaller .50 caliber)
• Goggles with full face mask
• Ammo-Belt to carry extra ammo
• Protective vest

Must be 10 or older to play. Reservation required online. 24-hour cancellation notice required. All paintballs must be purchased at the park, outside paintballs are not allowed. Each player must purchase 500 paintballs for $20 and unlimited air refills for $5 at the paintball park.

$34 for Three Weeks of Private Lessons at Musican's Depot in Westlake Village

Musician's Depot is located at 30839 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Westlake Village in the T. J. Maxx plaza. This is a fun store that focuses on private lessons, rentals and other musical items. Nice folks work here. I should know...my son has been taking lessons here on several instruments for over a year. Lessons include numerous instruments, including guitar, piano, drums, orchestral string instruments, woodwinds, brass and more. 

They are offering a great deal through Groupon Local! Three 30-minute lessons for a measly $34 - 58% off the regular price. This is a great opportunity to experiment with something new. Available to all ages! Have you been wanting to learn the bass guitar? Here's your chance. Offer available to new customers only (darn it!).

To get this deal, click bit.ly/MusiciansDepot (affiliate link).

Discounted VIP Track Pass to MB2 Thousand Oaks

A VIP Track Pass at MB2 Indoor Kart Racing in Thousand Oaks is good for 3 free races anytime, an MB2 t-shirt and advance reservations. Regular price is $75 but get it for just $50 at Groupon at bit.ly/MB2TO.

Or get three 14-lap adult 9-lap junior kart races for one person for $39 ($69 regular price), or one race for $15 ($23 regular price).

More on MB2 at www.mb2raceway.com.

42% Off Rolled Ice Cream and Shave Ice at Shave It Thousand Oaks

Beginning tomorrow, December 1st, Shave It, well known for its shaved ice, is offering a new product: rolled ice cream. The ice cream is handmade on a frozen griddle as customers watch. Then the ice cream is rolled up along with mix-in ingredients of the customer's choosing, with options such as candy bars, peanut butter, and cookies. Rolled ice cream is made with all-natural ingredients.

Great opportunity to try it out at a 42% discount with this Groupon Local deal: $7 for $12 worth of rolled ice cream or shave ice at bit.ly/ShaveItDeal (affiliate link).

Up to 50% Off Admissions to the Museum of Ventura County

Save up to 50% off admission for one, two or four as well as memberships to the Museum of Ventura County on Groupon Local at bit.ly/MuseumVC (affiliate link).

Ventura County and the California Channel Islands have a rich history and cultural heritage dating back 12,000 years, when the Chumash people first hunted and gathered along the Pacific-facing lands. And the Museum of Ventura County aims to encapsulate everything from those tribal beginnings right up though the modern age. Since 1913, the museum has played host to historical exhibits that feature both ancient and modern artifacts, a fine art collection of more than 30,000 pieces, and educational programs that run the gamut from specialized school tours to art and craft sessions for children. The museum boasts a research library and community meeting space for those who want to dive deeper into the region’s enthralling legacy.

Located at 100 East Main Street in Ventura. More on the Museum at venturamuseum.org.

$18 for $30 at The Landing Grill and Sushi Bar in Westlake Village

Grab this deal while it lasts. $18 for $30 worth of food and drinks at The Landing Grill and Sushi Bar at Westlake Lake, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, #109, Westlake Village. Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating beside the lake, enjoying sushi, bento boxes, pastas, entrees like sesame crusted seared ahi, stir frys and more.

This deal will not last long at bit.ly/TheLandingWLV (affiliate link).

$12.50 Lunch for Two at Stone Oven at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

Here's a deal that's hard to beat. Two sandwiches and two sides at Stone Oven at The Oaks for just $12.50 (valued up to $20). Quite the bargain if you are looking for an inexpensive and tasty lunch. 

I have eaten at Stone Oven and approve of multiple sandwiches they offer up, such as the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich and Garlic and Basil Chicken Sandwich. 

Grab this deal before it goes away at bit.ly/StoneOvenTODeal (affiliate link)