Trip-Planning and Money-Saving Tips
Learn how to make the most of your Southern California theme park vacations.
Southern California Hotel Deals
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Disneyland Resort Deals
- Disneyland Resort 2009 tickets: Park Hopper Bonus Tickets
Purchase a 2009 Park Hopper Bonus ticket and get 6 days for the price of 4 or 5 days for the price of 3. Other discounts available. - Disneyland Resort Free Admission on Your Birthday
Learn how to get a free one-day, one-park ticket on your birthday at Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. The promotion runs throughout 2009. - Disneyland: Get 2 More Nights Free When You Stay For 3
Book a 3-night package at an on-property or offsite hotel, and Disneyland will throw in two extra hotel nights and turn your 3-day park tickets into 5-day ducats. Must be booked by August 11, 2009 for stays through September 26.
Southern California City Pass
Good deal. Pay $259 ($219 for kids) and receive passes to 5 theme parks: Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure (3-Day Park Hopper) and one day each at Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo. Must be used within 14 days after first admission. Purchase online or at one of the parks. Disney even throws in admission to both of its parks on the same day and one early entry pass. First (I think) discount program to include Disneyland.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Magic Mountain Season Pass Deals
The Six Flags parks are offering great deals on season passes. If that's not enough of an incentive, the park is throwing in some gimmes, including passes for friends and a a coupon book.
Universal Studios Hollywood Deals
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Discounted 2 days for the Price of 1
Only available online. Second day must be used within 7 days of the first admission. Valid through the end of 2009. - Universal Studios Hollywood: 3rd Night Free, Hollywood Getaway
Book a 2-night package at a participating hotel, and Universal Studios Hollywood will throw in an extra hotel night and turn your 1-day park tickets into 2-day passes. Must be booked by 8/31/09 for travel through 9/30/09.
San Diego 3-for-1 Pass
Unlimited admission to the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld San Diego for 5 consecutive days. Cost is less than the combined price of general admissions.
SeaWorld San Diego 2 Days of Fun for the Price of 1
Pay the rate for a one-day general admission ticket and receive a pass good for a second visit through the end of 2009. Other discounts and programs avialable.
California Fun Spots
Sponsored by California's Division of Tourism. Download coupons for discounts and special values at Great America, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland, Gilroy Gardens, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other attractions.
Knott's Classic Package
$249 package for 4. Includes one-night stay at the Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, breakfast buffet, parking, and theme park admission. Other packages available.
