California summer is all about beach days, theme park thrills, and hikes in state and national parks—and this summer, it’s also about catching the largest soccer tournament on the planet, with matches in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Thanks to hotel and attraction deals statewide, these adventures don’t have to come with a hefty price tag.
To make the most of your trip, start by checking the tourist board or theme park websites of your destination. You’ll likely find the best summer deals either shave a little (or a lot) off your hotel rate and admission tickets, or bundle in freebies and amenities. Here are a few dozen ways to stretch your summer getaway budget:
Deals for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans
San Francisco: Dining credits and freebies at Hotel Zeppelin and Hotel Zelos
These colorful hotels (part of the Z hotel family) sit near Union Square in San Francisco—an easy hop on mass transit to Santa Clara and Levi’s Stadium for this summer’s matches. This package bundles in your parking and breakfast daily and offers a $100 food and drink credit for stays of three nights or more, and $200 for five nights or more. Good on stays between June 4 and July 11.
For more lodging options, check out San Francisco hotel deals located all over the city.
Napa: 20 percent off room service and spa treatments at the Archer Hotel
Napa Valley is about 80 miles from Levi’s Stadium, so you can combine trips to matches with mellow days in Napa for wine tasting, room service, and massages. This boutique hotel in Napa is offering fans 20 percent off in-room dining and a spa treatment (good June 7–July 8).
Santa Cruz: Discounted hotels for soccer fans
The beach town of Santa Cruz is less than an hour south of Santa Clara, making it a good home base for soccer action. Browse the hotels on Visit Santa Cruz’s special soccer-fan page to enjoy deep discounts; some rates are nearly half off regular rates.
Pismo Beach: 10 percent off for soccer fans at Seacrest Pismo
The Central Coast’s Pismo Beach offers a convenient half-way stop if you’re road-tripping between the stadiums in Santa Clara or Los Angeles. It also makes a lovely perch for watching matches on TV after lounging on the beach. Take 10 percent off your rate at this beachside hotel that has an outdoor heated pool, three hot tubs, and multiple beach-view patios, as well as 10 big-screen TVs inside. Good on select dates in June and July.
Los Angeles: Dining credits and waived fees at Line Hotel in Koreatown
If you’re planning on seeing matches in Los Angeles, consider making your home base at Line hotel in Koreatown, about 10 miles from SoFi Stadium. Its Game On LA deal includes a $100 food and beverage credit along with waived amenity fees. The boutique hotel’s rooftop bar will be holding pre- and post-game celebrations too. Good for stays of at least three nights on select dates in June and July. Must book by May 31.
Northern California Deals
Santa Rosa: Ship wine for free on Southwest Airlines
If you’re heading home from California wine country, the airline’s new Sip and Ship program, launching April 24, allows you to check one case of wine on your flight home. The rules: The wine must be in the winery’s sealed box with up to 12 bottles and weigh no more than 50 pounds. Good for select West Coast locations and eligible U.S. destinations. So far, participating airports include Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Sonoma County’s Santa Rosa.
Truckee: Weekday rates starting at $159
Stay in Truckee to explore North Lake Tahoe and book your stay perusing the offers on the Visit Truckee-Tahoe site. One keeper: the low starting rate for stays at the Best Western Plus Truckee-Tahoe, which includes a free breakfast. Check out more Northern California road trips that can be planned around affordable Best Westerns.
Sonoma: $100 resort credit at The Lodge at Sonoma
This hotel in Sonoma takes the edge off vacation costs by building in a $100 resort credit per night of your stay; use it at the three restaurants and bars, or at the onsite spa. The hotel, part of Marriot’s Autograph collection, is walking distance to Sonoma Plaza and hosts a wine tasting every evening in the lobby. The credit is good for stays of three nights or more through Sept. 7.
Sacramento: Save 20 percent at the Kimpton Sawyer
Stay at this perks-filled Kimpton in downtown Sacramento, where you can get 20 percent off your stay of four nights or more.
Or take advantage of its other deals—like the Take Me Out to the Ball Game deal, which includes a $100 dining credit, free valet parking, and transportation to see the Athletics play nearby. Good through August 31.
Mendocino: 15 percent off at Mendocino Inn & Farm
This eco-conscious Mendocino County inn—home to a modern lodge, cottages, and an 1867 farmhouse—also has a day spa, wine barn, and wandering llamas. Save more the longer you stay (up to 15 percent for stays of three nights or more) and you save a little bit more when you pre-pay.
Little River: Ultimate Adventure Package at the Little River Inn
Create a charming-meets-outdoorsy stay at this boutique hotel along the Mendocino Coast. The offer includes tickets for two on the Skunk Train’s rail bikes, as well as admission to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and a free canoe trip along Big River. Good for stays of at least three nights or more in an ocean-view room. Package must be booked by phone (888-INN-LOVE).
Or choose the Water Dog package (good May 1 through Sept. 30) that includes a dog-friendly kayak or canoe excursion and a $120 dining credit to be used toward a picnic or in-room dinner with your pup.
Half Moon Bay: Craft Beer Deal at the Beach House Hotel
This boutique hotel in Half Moon Bay offers easy access to Hop Dogma Brewing Co., a short walk away from the hotel along Pillar Point Harbor. This special makes you feel like an insider too: For a $30 purchase, you get two 16 oz. brews plus two Hop Dogma pint glasses to take home. The Beach House Hotel is a prime spot for exploring Half Moon Bay: The junior suites include ocean views and your stay comes with a free breakfast.
Redding: Free gift card with a stay by the Sundial Bridge
The Sheraton Redding Hotel actually sits within Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a Redding gem that is home to a museum, a botanical center, and the engineering marvel Sundial Bridge.
Book a two-night stay through the Choose Redding site and you can pick a free local gift, worth anywhere from $25 (a smoothie gift card) to $74 (free admission to Lake Shasta Caverns). There are dozens of options—look for the pull-down when you start booking the hotel—and the offer is valid at a variety of Redding hotels.
Central California Deals
Santa Barbara: Third night free deals
You always have plenty of options for deals when you visit Santa Barbara—just be sure to stay three nights. Choose from about 20 hotels and resorts in this chic seaside city—ranging from a family-friendly Ramada to the beachfront, Hyatt-affiliated Mar Monte—which all offer free third night deals. Blackout and stay-by dates vary by property; some deals are good through the end of 2026.
Pismo Beach: Fourth night free at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa
The Central Coast town is beloved for its clam chowder, dunes, and good value. Enjoy a prime location with a free night at this blufftop hotel complete with a firepit-dotted lawn and a path down to the sand. Or, book three nights and get half off the third night. Must check in on Sunday or Monday.
Check out more hotel deals in Pismo Beach and specials in San Luis Obispo County, aka SLOCal.
Pacific Grove: Up to 35 percent off at Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages
You’ll feel like a local when you stay at the Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages in Pacific Grove: The small resort with both rooms and cottages neighbors Pacific Grove Golf Links and is close to this town’s historic Point Pinos Lighthouse.
Stay at least three days to take more than a third off your bill. For shorter visits, families will love the hotel’s Aquarium Package that takes 15 percent off the rate and throws in free breakfast, with nearby access to the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Check out more Monterey County deals on See Monterey’s specials page.
Visalia: Discounts and dining at The Darling Hotel
The Central Valley’s Visalia offers an affordable launching pad for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Book the Advance Purchase stay at least 30 days ahead of time for an easy 15 percent off at this Art Deco boutique hotel in downtown Visalia, or book closer to your trip and take an easy 10 percent off with a breakfast-for-two dining credit.
Visalia also stands out as the first town in California to be certified autism-friendly for its above-and-beyond accessibility features.
Southern California Deals
Disneyland: Kids Hopper tickets for $50
Here’s your trigger to take the family to the Anaheim parks this summer: Kids ages 3–9 can get a Park Hopper ticket for $50—good for both theme parks for one-day, two-day, and three-day trips. Good for visits between May 22 and Sept. 7, subject to theme park reservation availability. Stay at one of the onsite hotels and enjoy up to 25 percent off when you stay at least four nights.
Anaheim: $189 rates for America 250 at Anaheim Majestic Garden
This Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel offers a free shuttle bus to the theme parks plus a bevy of freebies. The America 250 deal includes a free daily breakfast or dinner buffet for two (worth $46/day), free hotel parking (worth $30/day), a late checkout (1 p.m.), plus a commemorative gift. Some restrictions and blackout dates apply. Book the deal through Aug. 28 for stays through Jan. 10, 2027.
Carlsbad: Stay & Play Packages at LEGOLAND California
Play for days at the Carlsbad theme park when you buy this package that starts at $214 per person: It includes two-day park hoppers (which include admission to the theme park, SEA Life Aquarium, and the water park) and a stay at one of the two onsite hotels, which includes free breakfasts. Good for stays from May 22–25 and then from June 6–Dec. 31.
Or, just a score a deal on your basic admission tickets: The current deal is 40 percent off—$79—as opposed to $139 at the gates.
La Jolla: 20 percent off plus zoo tickets at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Want to see the famous pandas at the San Diego Zoo? Make it part of your San Diego vacation to take 20 percent off your room rate at the plush Lodge at Torrey Pines—as long as you also buy your zoo tickets through the hotel. The hotel is located next to the hiking trails and beach of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, as well as the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Check the San Diego Tourism deals page for more nearby hotel-plus-ticket packages, like the You Belong in the Zoo deal at the Dana on Mission Bay.
Rancho Palos Verdes: $249 Sundays at Terranea
Enjoy an easy L.A. getaway at Terranea Resort when you arrive on a Sunday night, where rates start at just $249 and include dinner for two at its Catalina Kitchen—a deep discount for this luxury resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. For a longer stay or other nights, consider the resort’s third night free deal or the Sunrise to Sunset special, which takes up to 50 percent off on select dates.
Palm Springs: Third Night Free at The Saguaro
Enjoy an extra day of pool time at this colorful boutique hotel in Palm Springs; stay through Sunday to see its acclaimed drag brunch or even book a package that bundles in admission tickets.
Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga: Save about 25 percent on 5 nights at Aloft
Staying in the Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga area is a great way to save on a SoCal vacation: You’re within an hour’s drive of the biggest sights of Los Angeles and Orange County and you’ll find plenty of affordable hotels (flying into Ontario International Airport is another money saver). Using this deal, a sample five-night stay at this Marriott Aloft went from $192 down to $144 per night.
Also nearby is ONT Field, home of the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the minor league farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers.