August 01, 2026

Take Advantage of AAA Membership Benefits and Discounts

August 01, 2026/ Conejo Joe

The Automobile Club is a non-profit service organization with over 51 million members, including 6 million in Southern California. If you are not already a member, you should consider becoming one.

Basic “classic” membership is $59 per year (as of August 2026). Membership provides for up to 4 service calls per year, with tows up to 7 miles, discounted rental cars, emergency fuel delivery, locksmith service, access to AAA offices and services, free maps and travel planning, etc. Upgraded plans (AAA Plus and AAA Premier) are available, with enhanced benefits, such as much longer towing benefits.

But where membership can really pay off are savings on products and services. Selected venues and eateries offering discounts through AAA include Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Mountain, Disneyland, LEGOLAND California, California Pizza Kitchen, Krispy Kreme, Dave & Buster’s, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Aquarium of the Pacific, Sea World, and much more.

Hundreds more discounts listed on the AAA website.

So even if you don't think you'll need roadside assistance or towing, it could really pay off having a AAA membership. Visit the Auto Club of Southern California website at www.calif.aaa.com for more information.

November 01, 2020

Buy Gift Cards at Costco and Save a Lot of Money Elsewhere

November 01, 2020/ Conejo Joe

If you're not already a Costco member and have no intention of becoming one, gift cards are a reason to consider a Costco membership. Costco offers an assortment of gift cards for sale at bargain prices; typically 20% off. A $55 annual Costco membership fee can quickly be recovered if you use these cards. Here's a summary of what several (Oxnard, Westlake Village and Simi Valley) local Costco stores either currently have on hand or have carried in the past.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: $100 in gift cards for $79.99 (also available online)
Buca di Beppo $100 in gift cards for $69.99 (in store)
CPK $100 in gift cards for $79.99
P.F. Chang's $100 in gift cards for $79.99 (online and in store)
Roy’s $100 in gift cards for $79.99 in store
Marmalade Cafe $100 in gift cards for $79.99 in store
Build-a-Bear Workshop $100 Gift E-Cards for $79.99 (available online)
24 Hour Fitness discounted 2 year memberships
Cold Stone Creamery $100 in gift cards for $69.99
Yogurtland four $25 gift cards for $79.99
Krispy Kreme 4 $15 gift cards for $44.99 (online)

All of this of course is subject to change and availability.

August 10, 2015

Family Admission to the Los Angeles Zoo Saves You Time and Money

August 10, 2015/ Conejo Joe

If you and your family visit the Los Angeles Zoo at least two times a year, the Family Membership is a no brainer. Not only does it save you money for a family of four or more when you visit the zoo at least twice a year, but it saves you time by bypassing lines into the park. Los Angeles Zoo membership also saves you 10% in shops and restaurants and gets you free or discounted admission to over 170 zoos and aquariums around the country.

The current cost of a one year family membership is $134, but there's a limited opportunity to purchase it at the discounted price of just $90 at THIS LINK!