Santa Cruz / Monterey, CA Daily Deals & Local Savings

Back muscles often go neglected, since they're the hardest muscles to gaze at in the mirror or lovingly oil every night before bed. Have your own back with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $29 for a 60-minute therapeutic massage with hot-pack therapy (a $90 value)
• $39 for a 90-minute therapeutic massage with hot-pack therapy (a $135 value)

Like a bubbling substance in a chemistry lab, hair will grow to enormous size and begin playing dramatic music if you ignore it for too long. Stop your mop's growth in time with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$29 for a haircut and mask treatment (a $60 value)

$49 for a color package (a $115 total value)

• Haircut and color (a $105 value)
• Mask treatment (a $10 value)

$64 for a highlight package (up to a $160 total value)

• Haircut and full highlights (up to a $150 value)
• Mask treatment (a $10 value)

Facials make your skin as smooth and radiant as a GarnerTech Energy Cube™—_"The Glowing Box You Should Avoid Prolonged Eye Contact With!"_ Get a healthy glow with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $45 for one 50-minute The Cure facial (a $100 value)
• $119 for three 50-minute The Cure facials (a $300 value)

Whitewater rapids are nature's roller coaster and should always be followed up with a bite of nature's cotton candy--wadded-up moss. Go wild with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $59 for half-day, 10-mile South Fork "Chili Bar" rafting trip, redeemable Monday – Friday ($119 value)
• $74 for half-day, 10-mile South Fork "Chili Bar" rafting trip, redeemable Saturday and Sunday ($149 value)
• $84 for all-day, 21-mile South Fork "Full River" rafting trip, redeemable Monday – Friday ($169 value)
• $99 for all-day, 21-mile South Fork "Full River" rafting trip, redeemable Saturday and Sunday ($199 value)

Running the signature "Chili Bar" course of the South Fork, guides treat passengers to 10- or 21-mile trips through Class III rapids, bordered by the natural beauty of the Lotus River Valley. Full-day excursions include a gourmet deli style lunch. As an added bonus, Groupon purchasers are eligible to receive a 10% discount on pictures.

Please note that merchant's site states 6-mile "Chili Bar" trip, but the "Chili Bar" options for this Groupon equate to a 10-mile trip due to a new location for Action Whitewater Aventures.

Knowing how to use a computer is a necessary skill in today's world, just as knowing how to kill a computer will be a necessary skill in tomorrow's world. Get in the know with this Groupon.

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• $25 for an online Microsoft Excel training course and test in English for an individual (a $250 value)
• $175 for an online Microsoft Excel training course and test in English for 10 people (a $2,500 value)

Microsoft Excel training courses—available for both Mac and PC users—provide students with 24/7 access for 12 months after activation. Before and after computer-adaptive tests inform students of their progress during the 32 business-focused units, which include text-based articles, practice spreadsheets, video tutorials, podcasts, and downloadable model templates. Students will receive certificates of completion for tests and the course.

Top Reasons to Stay at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

• It’s an ideal location for exploring Reno: adjacent to I-80 and just 4 miles south of downtown. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
• At the 24-hour, onsite casino, players try their hands at specialty table games, including blackjack, roulette, and craps, as well as poker and slots.
• There are several restaurants to choose from: dig into prime rib at The Steakhouse Grill, Polynesian cuisine at Trader Dick’s, or hearty comfort fare at The Rotisserie.
• You can take a swim at the indoor atrium pool, which is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the mountains.
• Guests can maintain workout routines at the onsite health club or visit the spa for relaxing massages, body wraps, and haircare.

Reno: Casino City with Arts and Outdoor Adventure

The town of Sparks is located just east of Reno, situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains. In summer, Sparks’s downtown (known as Victorian Square) hosts a variety of events, including farmers’ markets, a rib cook-off, and Hot August Nights, a monthlong celebration of retro cars and ’50s and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll. Head down to the Sparks Marina to swim, boat, fish, scuba dive, or picnic along the 80-acre body of water.

Nearby, Reno lives up to its billing as “The Biggest Little City in the World" thanks to its flashy casinos, cultural centers, and restaurants worthy of a much larger metropolis, all packed together on Virginia Street. If you need a break from courting Lady Luck at the big gaming palaces such as Circus Circus and Harrah's (which was born here), head to the Truckee River Arts District to explore the Nevada Museum of Art and the National Automobile Museum. Because of its location at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and just east of Tahoe National Forest, the city also puts visitors within reach of rushing rivers and high mountain ranges for hiking, rafting, and gold-rush reenacting.

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Historical Hotel with Chic Dining and 24-Hour Yoga Studio

The Sofia Hotel in downtown San Diego is the only property in the city listed on the Historic Hotels of America. Though it opened under its current name only five years ago, the property dates back to 1927, when it debuted as the Pickwick Hotel. Originally comprised of two towers, the hotel was a huge success almost overnight—it was the first in the city with en suite bathrooms, and the critics loved its neo-Gothic architecture.

In 2006, almost 80 years after its construction, the Pickwick reopened as The Sofia Hotel. A $16 million renovation managed to preserve many of the building's original architectural elements, including the crenellated roofline and terra cotta embellishments. A stylish restaurant and lounge, along with other amenities, were added during the overhaul.

Located on the first floor, Currant American Brasserie is billed as a "modernized version of a classic French bistro.” The dining room's traditional black-and-white color palette is jazzed up with edgy leather chairs and crystal chandeliers. On the dinner menu, you'll find contemporary takes on classic French dishes such as steamed mussels in a spicy curry sauce, and herb roasted pork loin topped with a fried egg. During nightly happy hours, crowds gather at the bar for $5 martinis or full-price absinthe cocktails infused with real wormwood liquor.

There are plenty of ways to relax at the hotel, ranging from meditation sessions in the 24-hour yoga studio to aromatherapy massages at the spa. Traditional guest rooms and suites reinforce the peaceful vibe with ambient bedside lighting and natural wood furnishings.

San Diego, California: Historical Attractions and Electric Nightlife in Southern California

San Diego's sunny, comfortably warm weather and 70 miles of coastline have long attracted vacationing out-of-towners, but the city's inland scene is no slouch, either. The Gaslamp Quarter is arguably one of the trendiest listings on the National Register of Historic Places. The area forms both the historic center of town and a hub of San Diego nightlife, with nearly 100 Victorian-era buildings now occupied by high-end boutiques, jewelers, and gourmet restaurants.

During the day, a stroll through iconic Balboa Park takes you past 17 separate museums, as well as the world-famous and much beloved San Diego Zoo. There's also the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center, a living gallery where local artists continuously produce pottery, handblown glass, and oil paintings for sale.

Farther north, in Old Town—site of the first European settlement in California—shops in Mission-style stucco buildings sell colorful wrestling masks, woven baskets, and maracas. Nearby stands The Whaley House Museum, dubbed one of the Most Terrifying Places in America by the Travel Channel. Ghosts of former residents are said to inhabit the rooms, which are filled with Victorian furniture, eerie dolls, and squeegees for ectoplasm cleanup.

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The Deal

$269.99 for a Silk’n SensEpil hair-removal system in pink or orange ($589 list price)

• One Silk’n SensEpil device
• One 1,500-pulse cartridge and two 750-pulse cartridges (3,000 total pulses)
• One instructional DVD

Silk’n SensEpil Face & Body Hair-Removal System

Silk’n SensEpil hair-removal system pulverizes unwanted hair in four to six treatments by harnessing the power of home pulsed-light technology cleared by the FDA. Designed for quick, discreet home use, the clinically proven device targets unwanted hair on the face and body in areas such as the chin, arms, legs, and bikini, leaving users with the smooth, hydrodynamic skin required to join dolphin tea parties. To simplify the process, owners receive an instructional DVD packed with tips and demonstrations.

• Home hair-removal device cleared by FDA
• Safe pulsed-light technology creates lasting results over a series of treatments
• Minimal discomfort and time-saver as alternative to shaving or waxing
• Helps avoid ingrown hairs
• More affordable than professional treatments or designer overalls
• 3,000 pulses cover four full-body treatments, or multiple treatments of smaller body areas
• Built-in skin-color sensor will detect safe skin tones for use with device
• Female legs or an entire male chest can be treated in about 15–20 minutes
• AC adapter plugs into wall to ensure continuous power during session

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

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Rustic Lodge with Kid-Friendly Indoor Water Park and Playgrounds

Starved Rock State Park hugs the south bank of the Illinois River, less than two hours from Chicago. Waterfalls plunge into canyons and white-pine and cedar trees cling to sandstone bluffs at this woodsy retreat that attracts more than 2 million visitors each year. Just across the street from the park stands Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort, a rustic lodge with a slew of family-friendly activities, including a water park, theme park, 18-hole mini-golf course, and 60-game arcade.

Located near the main lodge, the 24,000-square-foot Grand Bear Falls indoor water park features a lagoon-style wave pool, a water slide, and a lazy river for tubing. Fountains spray youngsters in the playground area, and an oversize jacuzzi offers a quiet oasis for grownups. At the Enchanted Forest indoor amusement park next door, you'll find nine thrilling rides, including a tilt-a-whirl and a free-fall plunge.

After working up an appetite, head to Jack's Place Restaurant & Sports Bar for custom-made pizzas. Nearby family suites are outfitted with rough-hewn wood furnishings as well as mini fridges and microwaves; some units have balconies overlooking the grounds.

North Utica, Illinois: Scenic State Parks with Waterfalls and Hiking Trails

North Utica's star attraction is Starved Rock State Park, named one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois in a 2007 poll. Among the park's 13 miles of hiking trails, the LaSalle Canyon path stands out, thanks to several delicate, veil-like waterfalls along the way. For smaller crowds, try hiking through the lesser-known Matthiessen State Park, where deer congregate around salt-laden mineral springs.

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The Deal

• $169.99 for a Rosetta Stone Version 4 TOTALe Level 1–2 set ($299 list price)
• Available languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish (Latin America)

Rosetta Stone Version 4 TOTALe Level 1–2 Language Set

This version of Rosetta Stone's interactive software blends reading, listening, speaking, and writing instruction to tutor users in a new language. Visual and aural cues combine for an immersive experience that engages multiple learning dimensions. Speech-recognition technology, for example, gives instant feedback on pronunciation, which users can fine-tune even further in live chats with native speakers. There's also a whole online community that affords live practice sessions and games with other learners. Many of these features are accessible from smartphones, tablets, and laptops, including Audio Companion's MP3 files for on-the-go practice.

By the time users have completed levels one and two, they will have progressed from basic conversational skills such as introductions to more complex ones such as telling time, discussing the weather, and sharing opinions.

• Award-winning interactive language course
• Blends reading, speaking, listening, and writing instruction
• Instant pronunciation feedback via speech-recognition technology
• Live practice sessions with native speakers
• Online practice and games with other learners
• Audio Companion with MP3 files
• Installs on up to two computers for use by up to five household members
• Many features accessible via smartphone, tablet, or laptop
• Five available languages

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

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Haier 46" 1080p LED HDTV (LE46D2380)

Eschewing the bells and whistles packed into more expensive sets, Haier instead focuses on building HDTVs with an emphasis on screen size and excellent picture quality. To create a more immersive viewing experience, a border less than 5/8” thick frames the 46” television display. In addition, edge-lit LED backlighting allows the set to produce a crisp, vibrant picture within a slim body able to fit into smaller spaces, on a wall, or mounted to bicycle handlebars.

• 46”, 1080p full HD display
• Edge-lit LED backlight
• Ultra-slim design
• Frame less than 5/8” thick
• Three HDMI ports
• USB port for music and photo playback
• Headphone jack
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Two 8-watt integrated stereo speakers
• Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuners
• Wall mountable (VESA compliant)
• Auto Volume Leveler (AVL)
• Full function remote control
• Energy Star compliant
• Click here to view additional technical specifications
• 1-year warranty from Haier
• Condition: New

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

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The Deal

• $249.99 for an Adrienne Vittadini four-piece luggage set ($1,320 list price)
• Available in paisley or black textured saffiano

Each set includes the following:

• 29" upright suitcase
• 25" upright suitcase
• 21" upright suitcase
• 16" travel tote with padded laptop sleeve

Adrienne Vittadini

Adrienne Vittadini, who launched her design house in 1979, changed the face of American women’s fashion. The evidence? According to the New York Times, Vittadini was the first to pair flower-patterned sweaters with cotton skirts printed with matching florals—and make it affordable. Her brand has since expanded to add what she refers to as “lightness and a sense of humor” to swimwear, handbags, and accessories. Vittadini’s aesthetic, like a pirate fluent in French, seeks to infuse life with adventure and romance; she wants “to create excitement. Clothes have to say, ‘Take me away!’”

Upright Suitcases

• Spinner wheels
• Durable molded frames
• Retractable locking telescopic handles
• Dual front zipper pockets
• Interior slip pockets and shoe pocket
• Top soft-grip handles
• Fully lined

Travel Tote

• Padded laptop sleeve
• Organizer pocket
• Keeps laptops from running into the arms of a thief

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

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Included Titles

• A Child's Garden of Verses
• Hey, Diddle Diddle
• Humpty Dumpty
• Jack and Jill
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Mother Goose
• Ten Little Monkeys
• The Three Bears
• The Three Little Pigs
• The Ugly Duckling

Junior Elf 10-Book Collection

Children's books the world over feature the Junior Elf, who, from his perch in the upper left-hand corner, balances precariously atop a white sphere in his signature orange coverelfs. For the last half century, Junior Elf's kid-friendly collection has given kids a chance to read their very first words from something besides The Necronomicon. Simple text and warm illustrations expose young readers to these timeless tales as they whisk parents back to simpler times.

• 10-volume collection
• Timeless stories such as Little Red Riding Hood
• Cult classics including Hey, Diddle Diddle
• Hardcover books with original text and warm illustrations
• Perfect for first-time readers, or those who forgot how to read after marrying their television
• Book dimensions: 8.75''x6''x0.2''

How to get your goods: by purchasing this Groupon and providing your name and shipping address, your order is complete!

For questions pertaining to this deal, please visit the deal Q&A on this page. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer service.

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