You don’t need to show up at a mall at 4 a.m. anymore to make the most of Black Friday. California hotels increasingly offer their Black Friday deals online, with specials often showing up before Thanksgiving and lasting through the following Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday, and beyond. Consider these late-breaking deals and specials at California inns, hotels, and resorts:
30 percent off at Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
Enjoy an easy 30 percent off the rate at this resort right across from the beach in Surf City USA. The deal adds a $30 daily resort credit plus a waived resort fee (worth $42 a day). Some blackout dates and minimum stays may apply. Book by Nov. 29.
25 percent off plus freebies at The Coachman Hotel, South Lake Tahoe
The 103-room Coachman Hotel offers an affordable boutique-style stay in South Lake Tahoe. This deal takes 25 percent off the best rate for stays of at least two nights; the pet-friendly hotel also offers a wide range of amenities including complimentary bikes, nightly s’mores, daily happy hour and breakfast, and a coffee bar. Book for stays on select dates through March 31; book by Nov. 29.
Up to 50 percent off at Alisal Ranch, Solvang
Make the most of this 10,000-acre dude-ranch-style retreat outside Solvang, which offers fly fishing, canoeing, golf, tennis, and pickleball. The package includes full breakfast and dinner each day, beverages, wine tasting, and a wide range of activities and gear. Good starting Nov. 18 for anyone who subscribes to the hotel’s newsletter, and open to the public beginning Nov. 25, for stays on select dates in 2025. Book by Nov. 29.
Up to 50 percent off at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Dana Point
Get up to half off at this plush oceanfront resort in Dana Point that features a private beach club, pools, the Waldorf Astoria Spa, seven dining options, and an 18-hole championship golf course. Just book at least two or more consecutive nights among select dates through March 30, 2025. Book by Nov. 30.
Up to 50 percent off at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
Treat yourself with a stay this blufftop resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. The Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal offers deep savings plus a complimentary view upgrade and a one-time resort credit based on how long you stay: $100 for a one- to two-night stay and $250 for stays of three nights or more. Use promo code BFCM. Good for stays from Dec. 2–Oct. 31, 2025. Book through Dec. 2.
Up to 30 percent off at Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa, La Jolla
Stay right by the coast at this 220-room resort that includes pools, golf, and a spa set on 10 acres between La Jolla and Del Mar. The deal offers 20 percent off refundable stays and 30 percent off nonrefundable stays through Dec. 15, 2025. Book through Dec. 2.
Save 30 percent at two desert lodges, Death Valley
Check out the "Thankful for Travel Sale" that includes 30 percent off stays at the historic AAA Four-Diamond Inn at Death Valley and the recently upgraded family-friendly Ranch at Death Valley. Good for stays through Feb. 28; book by Dec. 2.
40 percent off at Four Sisters Inns, Mendocino
Stay in the heart of Mendocino in one of these “sister” inns—the charming Packard House, the nautical-themed JD House, or the flagship Blue Door Inn—and save big in the process. Not only do you get almost half off the standard rate but your stay includes breakfast, afternoon wine hour, and fresh-baked cookies in the lobby. Good for Sunday–Thursday stays (with some blackout dates or possible two-night minimums) through March 6. Use code SECRETSALE when booking from Nov. 29 until Dec. 2.
Up to 40 percent off resorts in San Luis Obispo County
Stay in San Luis Obispo County with great deals from KSL Resorts’ five boutique hotels, which all offer a “Best Sale of the Year” deal. Member hotels include Avila Lighthouse Suites, Pismo Lighthouse Suites, Paso Robles Inn, Shore Cliff Hotel, and The Piccolo. Stay through Dec. 31, 2025, and book by Dec. 2.
Up to 40 percent off at Silverado Resort, Napa Valley
The longer you stay at this 1,200-acre Napa Valley resort—with two PGA championship golf courses— the more you save. Its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal (use promo code CYPO) includes up to 40 percent off rates, along with perks such as free parking and a bottle of red in your room. Good for stays on select dates through May 2025. Book by Dec. 2.
Up to 50 percent off at the Bahia and Catamaran hotels, San Diego
Stay in the heart of Mission Beach with this deal at two sister hotels, the Bahia Resort Hotel and Catamaran Resort. Use promo code CYBER24 when booking studios and suites; both hotels have easy access to the Bahia Belle sternwheeler steamboat excursions. Good on select dates through June 30. Book by Dec. 2.
20 percent off Huttopia, Paradise Springs
Plan a 2025 glamping getaway at this Huttopia location in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County. In its former incarnation, the low-key resort was a getaway for the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Clark Gable. Or, book a stay at the Huttopia in Lake County, which neighbors the acclaimed Six Sigma Winery & Ranch. Both locations are open from spring through fall. Book by Dec. 2 with the code EARLY2025.
40 percent off at Paradise Point, San Diego
This mellow, Polynesian-themed resort sits along San Diego’s Mission Bay, with many casitas right on the water. This deal offers 40 percent off stays of two or more nights, good from Dec. 1 through the end of 2025. The deal also includes waived parking—normally $46 per vehicle, per night. Book by Dec. 3.
35 percent off at The Saguaro, Palm Springs
Immerse yourself in Palm Springs’ retro vibe at this colorful boutique hotel with a pool, spa, and cruiser bikes. Take 35 percent off the best rate for stays through Dec. 31, 2025. Book by Dec. 4.
30 percent off at The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa
Soak up wine country scenery at this resort with its own nine-acre vineyard, onsite tasting room, and free shuttle service to downtown Napa. The deal offers 30 percent off the rate and a $30 daily resort credit for stays through March 31, 2025; book by Dec. 4.
30 percent off at El Capitan Hotel, Merced
Use the promo code NOBRAINER to take 30 percent off your rate at this sleek boutique hotel in Merced, about an hour and a half from Yosemite. The hotel, whose aesthetics are inspired by the nearby historic train depot, has its own old-school theater and four dining options that all draw on the Central Valley’s ranches, farms, and cheesemakers. Good for stays through September 1, 2025; book by Dec. 4.
30 percent off at The Marker Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco
Take about a third off the price at this 1910 Beaux Arts hotel that sits just two blocks off Union Square in San Francisco. The Marker Cyber deal also shaves off the destination fee. Use the code CYBER when booking for stays through June 30; book by Dec. 4.
Up to 30 percent off at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma
The Sonoma Valley website is an excellent year-round resource for hotel deals—such as this special at the plush Fairmont property featuring a destination-worthy spa. Good for stays from Dec. 6 through June 30; book through Dec. 4.
Up to 30 percent off at North County San Diego resorts
Lock in a vacation in San Diego’s North County for this coming winter or spring. The Cyber Deal at Fairmont Grand Del Mar takes 40 percent off the best available rate (book through Dec. 4, stay through June 7). L’Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar Village is offering 20 percent off refundable room rates or 25 percent off for nonrefundable bookings (good for stays through June 12). In Carlsbad, enjoy 30 percent off at the plush Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (book by Dec. 4 for stays through May 26).
Up to 35 percent off at Outbound Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes
Enjoy easy access to Mammoth Mountain and Mammoth Lakes’ hiking trails at this six-acre, pet-friendly resort with recently renovated rooms, chalets, and cabins, as well as a pool area and firepits. Book the deal to get up to 35 percent off the best available rate for stays through May 1, with some blackout dates; book through Dec. 4. Also, keep an eye out for the opening of Outbound Yosemite, due to open in Fall 2025.
50 percent off at two winery resorts, Temecula
Book a winery getaway in the Temecula Valley with a Cyber Week deal from partner resorts South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort —both offering a 50 percent discount plus either wine-tasting tickets or a welcome bottle of wine. Good for stays by April 30. Book by Dec. 5.
50 percent off at Casa Del Zorro, Borrego Springs
For world-class stargazing, check out the Cyber Monday deal at Casa Del Zorro in San Diego County near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The classic resort offers 50 percent off your rate plus a $50 resort credit. Good for stays through Feb. 28; book through Dec. 5.
Free gift card with a two-night hotel booking, Rancho Cordova
Do some holiday shopping with Rancho Cordova’s Hometown for the Holidays deal. Book any two nights at a participating hotel and pick out a free $20 gift card for local favorites such as J.J. Pfister Distillery. (Brands like Starbucks and Lyft are available too.) Use the gift card to enhance a future trip, or regift it during the holiday season. Good news for late shoppers: Rancho Cordova offers a very similar deal in the new year too.
Discounts for ski resort passes
If you’re ready to book your California ski trip for the new year, look at the website of your favorite California ski resort for late-breaking deals: You can save $100, for instance, if you buy a pass for Big Bear Mountain, or pick up a two-day ticket for Mountain High for $199. In the Shasta Cascade, you can get 50 percent off a season pass at Mt. Shasta Ski Park.