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San Francisco	Bartending and Mixology Classes at ABC Bartending School in San Leandro or Mountain View (Up to 63% Off). Three Options Available. Though it's a good way to connect with others and a fundamental part of living near train tracks, pouring one’s heart out to strangers is an unsustainable career. Learn a more employable pour with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $75 for a four-hour mixology class (a $150 value) $167 for 40 hours of bartending classes (a $334 value) $199 for a bartending-class package (a $532 total value) that includes: 40 hours of bartending classes (a $334 value) Flair-training course (a $99 value) Nationally recognized TIPS alcohol-awareness certification course (a $50 value) Mixing kit that includes a mixing glass, shaker, pour spouts, strainer, bar spoon, and a wine and beer opener in a carrying case (a $49 value) ABC Bartending School The mixologists at ABC Bartending School utilize years of bartending experience to divulge saloon secrets in certification-based and recreational bartending classes. In the mixology course, expert instructors impart drink recipes and refine beer and wine palates while students shake up cocktails and take cover from projectile champagne corks. Certification classes prepare students for bartending careers as they mix classic and popular drinks while learning about alcohol laws, responsible liquor service, and stocking and inventory. Instructors demonstrate free pouring techniques, allowing students to fill faraway glasses or safely drizzle beverages into the mouths of piranhas. ABC’s job-placement program puts graduates to work in restaurants, nightclubs, sports bars, hotels, country clubs, and cruise-ship bars. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	One or Two One-Hour Housecleaning Sessions from White Orchid Cleaning (Up to 54% Off) Without regular upkeep, residential exteriors can accumulate grime on their siding and flocks of feral lawn flamingos on their eaves. Domesticate your kingdom with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $35 for one one-hour housecleaning session with two people (a $70 value) $65 for two one-hour housecleaning sessions with two people (a $140 value) With asthma- and allergy-safe equipment in tow, experienced cleaning professionals tackle messes in up to two bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen, one living room, and one dining room. White Orchid Cleaning White Orchid Cleaning's friendly staff of professional rubbish erasers executes a laundry list of cleaning tasks. Domestic interiors receive a thorough and safe vacuuming thanks to White Orchid Cleaning's asthma- and allergy-safe equipment. Disheveled kitchens glisten after a thorough sanitization of countertops, sinks, appliances, and microwaves tarnished by Peeps experiments gone awry, and commercial-grade steam machines turn sticky linoleum into pristine floor canvases. White Orchid Cleaning distributes 5% of cleaning profits to the client's choice of school or charity and schedules appointments seven days a week to accommodate busy schedules. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	8- or 12-Inch Visco Memory-Foam Mattress from Nature’s Sleep (Up to 74% Off). Six Options Available. Mattress technology has evolved over the years, moving from cloth stuffed with goose feathers to memory foam stuffed with the softest pages of old history books. Repose on a personalized pallet with this Groupon. Choose from Six Options $399 for an 8-inch Nature's Sleep twin memory-foam mattress (a $1,100 value) $399 for an 8-inch Nature's Sleep full memory-foam mattress (a $1,200 value) $399 for an 8-inch Nature's Sleep queen memory-foam mattress (a $1,300 value) $499 for an 8-inch Nature's Sleep king memory-foam mattress (a $1,700 value) $599 for a 12-inch Nature's Sleep queen memory-foam mattress (a $2,000 value) $699 for a 12-inch Nature's Sleep king memory-foam mattress (a $2,700 value) Shipping included 20-year limited warranty Nature’s Sleep Nature’s Sleep pledges a strong allegiance to the environment, engineering bedroom gear that offers tempting respite without a dependence on fossil fuels or a titan-size carbon footprint. The nap technicians pair their eco-consciousness with a deep concern for human health, wrapping most of their pillows and mattresses in covers that shield against bacteria, allergens, dust, and recurring dreams about Orson Welles. In addition to mattresses, the shop outfits chambers with mattress frames, box springs, and hospital-grade biodegradable bed and bathroom linens. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	Three-Hour Beginners' Photography Class for One or Two at Isla Studio in San Francisco (70% Off) Photographs can show future generations how a person looks without carving their likeness into stone or switching their bed with a cryogenic freezer. Secure a spot in history with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $45 for a three-hour beginners' photography class for one (a $149 value) $89 for a three-hour beginners' photography class for two (a $298 value) Groups of 20–25 students swear off the automatic setting of digital SLRs as they learn to operate knobs and dials. Inside the studio, brains steep in knowledge of exposure, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed, empowering them to judge the best settings for capturing grand vistas or detailed headshots of a ladybug. Students are welcome to bring their own cameras or borrow them from the studio, and snacks and drinks brought from home refresh creative juices. See upcoming class dates here. Isla Studio Isla Studio's professional photographers expresses the world and its people through richly colored fine-art images. Whether dealing with landscapes, buildings, portraits, or UFOs, the team waits for a moment to reveal itself, combining the timing of photojournalism with a carefully considered emotional resonance. They also expand the shutter-snapping community with small classes that explore the ins and outs of digital photography. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	Three-Course Indian Dinner and Drinks for Two or Four at Khana Peena in Berkeley (Up to 58% Off) The first European explorers set sail to find new, exotic spices to please their hungry monarchs, but all they discovered were heaps of inedible gold. Broaden your mouth's horizons with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $35 for an Indian dinner and drinks for two (up to an $84 total value) One appetizer (up to a $15.95 value) Two entrees (up to a $21.95 value each) One dessert (up to a $4 value) Two glasses of wine, beers, or cocktails (up to a $10 value each) $70 for an Indian dinner and drinks for four (up to a $168 total value) Two appetizers (up to a $15.95 value each) Four entrees (up to a $21.95 value each) Two desserts (up to a $4 value each) Four glasses of wine, beers, or cocktails (up to a $10 value each) Veggie samosas are $3.95, and the tandoori appetizer is $15.95. Aloo gobi is $12.95, lamb korma is $16.95, and lobster-papaya curry is $18.95. See the full menu. Khana Peena Northern Indian cuisine, such as dishes of tandoori lamb chops, lobster-papaya curry, and vegetable masala, dots the various tables stacked inside Khana Peena, an eatery reminiscent of not only an Indian curry house, but also a French bistro and American brasserie. Diners devour tandoori platters at linen-topped tables in the formal dining room or keep an eye on the open kitchen while seated at the curved copper bar. They can also enjoy a meal tucked away with a loved one inside a curtained-off, private room that boasts pillow seating and complete control over the land of Oz. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	$30 for a Special Mani-Pedi at Miracle Spa ($60 Value) Feet are the most overworked part of the body, followed closely by the elves that live in our pupils and schedule our blinks. Envision relaxation with this Groupon. $30 for a Special Manicure and Pedicure ($60 Value) During the one-hour service, nail technicians push back cuticles and shape nails, before indulging hands and feet with flavored products in scents such as vanilla and orange, milk and honey, French lavender, ginger lime, or chocolate mint leaf. Miracle Spa Judging by first smell, Miracle Spa—where aromas of milk and honey, chocolate mint, and vanilla waltz through the air—could be confused with a coffee shop. However, rather than brewing lattes, the staff fixes up indulgent baths for hands and feet. While grooming nails, the attentive nail technicians soften skin with salves such as vitamin-infused shea butter and enrage grumbling stomachs with stress-melting infusions that are laced with a variety of nose-tickling scents, from ginger-lime to French lavender to eau de Gérard Depardieu. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	Upscale American Fare at Indigo Restaurant (Up to 55% Off). Two Options Available. Fine-dining establishments give you options, such as “soup or salad?” and “silver platter or wax-paper-lined top hat?” Celebrate good taste with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $25 for $50 worth of upscale American fare $45 for $100 worth of upscale American fare for parties of four or more Though Indigo Restaurant's menu changes frequently, recent dishes have included pan-seared corvina bass with crispy fennel and blood oranges ($29.95), grilled dayboat scallops ($11.95), and roasted tomato soup with a grilled gruyere and truffled-mushroom sandwich ($8.95). Indigo Restaurant Executive Chef Michael Whang dreams up Indigo Restaurant's rotating menu of dishes inspired by traditional and distinctly American flavors. Decadent touches such as truffles, chutneys, and herb butters add an air of indulgence to grilled and roasted fish and tenderloin, pastas, and vegetable dishes. Desserts such as a lavender crème brûlée lauded by Time Out San Francisco and SF Station join digestifs, cocktails, and wines handpicked from California vintners. Diners tuck in to their selections beneath dramatic gothic chandeliers and ruched fabrics tucked beneath paneled wainscoting as they daydream of stealing away to Crimson Lounge a floor below, which hosts private cocktail parties for revisionist Nathaniel Hawthorne scholars. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	Laser Nail-Fungus Removal for One or Both Feet at Advanced Foot Clinic in Oakland (67% Off) Lasers brighten dull toenails, just as a drunk meteorologist brightens a dull newscast. Get everyone's attention with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $299 for laser nail-fungus removal for one foot (a $900 value) $399 for laser nail-fungus removal for both feet (a $1,200 value) Dr. Richard Lavigna D.P.M. uses FDA-cleared Cutera lasers to target fungal growth within and underneath toenails, destroying infections and allowing pristine nails to grow in at their natural rate. Advanced Foot Clinic Since 1991, Dr. Richard Lavigna D.P.M. has employed his podiatric training to help achy-footed patients to regain pedal function and flexibility. Along with his specialty in complex workplace injuries, he's well versed in surgical correction of the foot and in treating common complaints such as heel pain, bunions, and hammertoe. He guides patients through physical therapy and crafts custom orthotics to correct the repercussions of work environments that require constant standing or constant pirouetting in moon boots. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	$13 for an Extra-Large Pizza and a Two-Liter Soda at Papa John's (Up to $27.89 Value) Pizza is ubiquitous in American culture, thanks solely to its ability to double as a fraction calculator. Indulge in a numerator with this Groupon. $13 for an Extra-Large Pizza with Up to Five Toppings and a Two-Liter Soda (Up to $27.89 Value) Top an extra-large original-crust pizza with add-ons such as grilled chicken, spicy italian sausage, red onions, and banana peppers. This deal may also be used for an extra-large specialty pizza such as The Works, The Meats, or the Buffalo Chicken. Papa John's The dough wizards at Papa John's hand toss circular masterpieces with original and thin crusts made from high-protein flour to support warm bouquets of toppings. Hand-cut produce crowns all of Papa John's pizzas, mingling with the sun-soaked sweetness of sauce made from fresh, California-grown tomatoes. By adhering to its brand promise of "better ingredients, better pizza," Papa John's grew from a back-tavern pizzeria into more than 3,500 restaurants within three decades' time, or the amount of time it takes to grow a single pizzeria from a small seed. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	60- or 90-Minute Couples Massage with Champagne and Strawberries at World of Health (Up to 62% Off) Massage was developed by NASA to help astronauts cope with edgy Tang-induced sugar highs, the lack of ESPN, and predatory aliens stowed in the hangar bay. Achieve its soothing effects outside the soul-crushing abyss of outer space with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $119 for a 60-minute couples massage with champagne and strawberries (a $249 value) $139 for a 90-minute couples massage with champagne and strawberries (a $368 value) As couples lie side by side like twin Supermen or tomorrow’s socks, licensed massage therapists knead knots and destress tendons through a variety of Swedish, myofascial, and deep-tissue massage techniques. Soothing aromatherapy fragrances fill the air throughout the experience, wafting a bouquet of essential oils into the nostrils. Though World of Health sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available. World of Health  The staff at World of Health’s wellness center, which includes acupuncturists, nutritionists, massage therapists, and doctors, strives to boost each client’s quality of life through myriad healing and coaching services. A variety of massage and chiropractic techniques keeps the body's machinery whirring happily, and weight-management and physical-therapy programs touch upon preventative and rehabilitative lifestyle changes. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	One-Night Stay at The Resort at Squaw Creek in the Lake Tahoe Area Sumptuous Accommodations amid Mountain Terrain The Resort at Squaw Creek's golf course looks out over lush prairies and mountainsides covered in pine trees. It’s a gorgeous scene in sunny weather, but summer is technically off-season here. In the distance, you can see the six peaks of Squaw Valley USA, a sort of Shangri-La that served as the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. When the landscape is blanketed with snow, the mountains are dotted with skiers and snowboarders. The golf course is transformed for the season into the Nordic Center, leaving it crisscrossed with tracks left by dogsleds, cross-country skis, and snowshoes. Whatever the season, The Resort at Squaw Creek serves as a convenient home base from which to enjoy the outdoors; it’s tucked into the Sierra Nevada on Lake Tahoe's north shore. Hiking trails wind through the property, and on hand you’ll find a private outdoor ice rink and an onsite fly-fishing center. Guests can also feel free to stop by the outdoor pool complex's plunge pool and 120-foot water slide and choreograph water ballets in its heated lap pool and three hot tubs. Six Peaks Grille, one of the resort’s four dining venues, serves up breakfasts of fresh fruit, lox, and a goldmine of pastries kept warm in white linens. The breakfast buffet allows you to load up on made-to-order omelets, bacon, french toast, and pancakes. The resort’s 405 rooms and suites underwent a $53 million renovation in recent years. The deluxe forest-view room has a marble shower and a grand picture window that overlooks Tahoe National Forest. In fact, the entire guest tower—where all the rooms are located—is sheathed in lustrous black glass to maximize views of the valley. Squaw Valley USA: Hiking and Cycling Through Mountains on Lake Tahoe's North Shore Located about a 15-minute drive from North Lake Tahoe, Squaw Creek is situated amid some of northern California's most revered scenery and varied terrain. The resort rents out bicycles by the hour, including Marin cruisers for adults, Trek mountain bikes for kids, and tagalong carts for infants and beloved pet rocks. Use these to hop on Truckee River Trail, a gently rolling, paved path that follows a crystal-clear river 7 miles to Tahoe City. There, you’ll happen upon a paved trail with views of the Lake of the Sky and access to Tahoe Vista's beaches 10 miles to the north. Lupine and buckwheat paint the mountainside, and the High Camp here is a nice jumping-off point to hike on some dry, pebbly trails. If you’re unaccustomed to the high altitude, you may find yourself easily winded on even short hikes; still, the 1.5-mile jaunt uphill to Emigrant Peak is worth the trip, as you get 360-degree views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Quaint clapboard buildings housing shops and restaurants line the Village at Squaw Valley. One of these is PlumpJack Cafe, the brainchild of former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom. In a dimly lit dining room, the restaurant serves seasonal contemporary fare such as the inventive ceviche cone, a feuille de brick cone filled with tuna, avocado, and ginger and topped with chili threads ($15). Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions. Groupon Says Read more...
San Francisco	$159 for a One-Night Stay with Wine-Tasting Passes at West Sonoma Inn & Spa in Sonoma (Up to $324 Value) Cozy Boutique Hotel in Heart of Sonoma Wine Country West Sonoma Inn & Spa stands amid 6 acres of Russian River Valley countryside in the heart of Sonoma wine country. The stylish boutique hotel pays homage to its lush natural surroundings by incorporating design elements drawn from the landscape, from its color palette of warm earth tones to the lobby's vaulted redwood ceiling. The inn also seems to evoke the wine country’s spirit through its pebbled wine garden, where burgundy-tinted oak barrels provide a makeshift wall for guests sipping reds and whites in lounge chairs. Outside, the neighboring 100-acre vineyard stretches toward the hills in the distance. As the sun dyes the open California skies rosé, retreat to courtyard suites, where you'll find one king bed with a Pacific Coast comforter, either a fully equipped kitchenette with bistro-style furniture or a sitting room with a wet bar. Take in a similar view from massage beds at the inn's onsite spa. There, five massage therapists administer organic treatments ranging from cleansing sea-plant facials to the Russian River hot-stone massages. Sonoma County: Majestic Redwoods and Scenic Vineyards Located about an hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma County’s gentle climate and rolling landscapes invite year-round recreation. West Sonoma Inn & Spa lies within walking distance of skyscraper-high redwoods and the canoe-friendly Russian River. A 25-minute drive to the craggy Pacific coastline takes visitors to unspoiled beaches where seals and pelicans easily outnumber people, making for lopsided outcomes in cross-species beach-volleyball tournaments. Russian River Valley’s most rewarding aspect may be its rolling roads dotted with family-owned wineries. The wine pass included with this Groupon gives access to free tastings and discounts at 16 vineyards handpicked by hotel management. Many of the local vineyards specialize in handcrafted wines and employ sustainable farming practices. Sample the apple dessert wine at Graton Ridge Cellars, then head over to Hook and Ladder Vineyards to smell the cranberry and vanilla flavors of its award-winning pinot noir. Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions. Groupon Says Read more...
San Francisco	$218 for a Two-Night Stay at Larkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe in the Lake Tahoe Area (Up to $383 Value) Upscale Mountain Lodge Between Donner Lake & Lake Tahoe Tucked between Donner Lake and the much larger Lake Tahoe, the Larkspur Hotel Truckee-Tahoe in the mountain town of Truckee, California, places guests in close proximity to an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. From the outside, the building looks more like a rustic lodge than a traditional hotel. Its two-story, log-cabin-like façade features a woodsy mix of timber and stone that belies an upscale interior. After long days of adventuring in the mountains and on the lakes, you can return to cozy accommodations outfitted with soft feather mattresses and down comforters. The hotel’s offerings also include a heated outdoor pool, a whirlpool spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. For a taste of mountain-style Mexican fare, head to the onsite Mountain Burrito Company, where chefs prepare bison burritos and barkeeps serve draft beer and wine in a casual space adorned with flat-screen TVs. Each morning, a complimentary breakfast buffet includes hot eggs and fresh pastries. Truckee, California: Outdoor Adventure near Lake Tahoe Trendy boutiques and fine-dining establishments contrast with local dive bars and souvenir shops in the little mountain town of Truckee. A posh ski culture and a history as a western railroad town supply a distinctive mix of the chic and the rough-hewn. From McClashan Point, you can survey all of Donner Lake, the site where the Donner Party met their tragic fate in the winter of 1846. Just a few minutes down the road from the airport lies Lake Tahoe, which reaches from California to Nevada and has a whopping 72 miles of shoreline. The mountainous Sierra Nevada landscape surrounding the lake attracts hikers and mountain bikers. Crowds of all ages gather at North Lake Tahoe's various special events, which range from wine and food festivals to rock concerts and mountain-lifting competitions. Nearby historical sites pay homage to Tahoe's past as a Native American settlement. Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions. Groupon Says Read more...
San Francisco	Signature Trim for Dogs or Cats at Pampered Paws Pet Salon in Santa Rosa (Up to 66% Off). Two Options Available. While dogs are capable of some forms of grooming, they need help with others, such as brushing their teeth, trimming their fur, and removing the bacon they’ve stowed in their ears. Keep your pet sharp with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $22 for a signature trim for toy-size, small, or medium dogs and cats (up to a $65 value) $31 for a signature trim for large or giant dogs (up to an $85 value) Pampered Paws Pet Salon For more than 30 years, the caring professionals at Pampered Paws Pet Salon have been sprucing up cats and dogs with baths, haircuts, and general grooming services. Staff members customize each cut according to the animal's breed, hair type, and lifestyle—whether that means de-kinking a toy poodle's curls, restoring luster to an irish setter's coat, or sculpting a hairstyle to complement a saint bernard's Sherlock Holmes costume. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	$29 for an At-Home Teeth-Whitening Kit from Premium Home Whitening ($158 Value) Like choosing paint swatches with an impatient spouse, teeth bleaching replaces pale pistachio, bavarian cream, and summer peach with a simple shade of white. Simplify your tones with this Groupon. $29 for an At-Home Teeth-Whitening Kit ($158 Value) Clients sink teeth into trays twice a day for 30–60 minutes, depending on tooth tolerance. While the peroxide gel does its whitening work, clients are free to watch TV, read a book, or complete a triathlon. The kit supplies enough gel for seven–nine sessions. Premium Home Whitening Premium Home Whitening's kits take trips to the dentist out of smile-brightening equations with FDA-approved gels. After soaking in heated water, plastic mold-and-bite trays become as pliable as the linguine noodles floating beneath them. The ductile tooth helmets press against the upper and lower ridges, molding to enamel outlines. Patients coat the impressions in U.S.-made carbamide-peroxide gel, then bite into them while clutching a micro LED light between their lips. The at-home treatment can blanch choppers up to five shades. Premium Home Whitening also sells handy dental gadgets such as a portable teeth-whitening pen and a sonic toothbrush with a UV light to exterminate bacteria. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	$15 for $30 Worth of Billiards at Jillian's Historically, green felt has only had two applications: lowering friction on pool tables' surfaces and giving life to Kermit the Frog. Uncover the third use with this Groupon. $15 for $30 Worth of Billiards Tables go for $9 per hour daily from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; $13 per hour from 4 p.m. to closing time on Monday–Thursday; and $15 per hour from 4 p.m. to closing time on Friday and Saturday. Jillian's Jillian's—the host of both local and national events from the American Poolplayers Association and the Billiard Congress of America—is an upscale rec-sports wonderland paired with a menu of fanciful pastas and grilled American fare. The billiards hall delights amateur and professional players alike with red-felted Brunswick Gold Crown tables, Dufferin cues, and Centennial Billiards balls. In the ping-pong room, newfound friends and lifelong twins compete for glory by executing firm, overhand smashes and deft, delicate slices. And when the sun goes down, Jillian's elevates energy levels with dance parties, live entertainment, and private events for parties as large as 1,000 people. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	One or Five 60-Minute Massages at Narayan Wellness in Dublin (Up to 56% Off) Like house parties, massages give people an excuse to forget about everyday stresses and fall asleep on someone else's table. Let loose with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $37 for one 60-minute massage (up to an $80 value) $177 for five 60-minute massages (up to a $400 value) This deal is valid for all modalities except hot-stone massage. Narayan Wellness The holistic practitioners at Narayan Wellness incorporate alternative health and wellness methods into everyday life by crafting custom treatment plans that address each client's individual needs. Clinical services use chiropractic and physical-therapy techniques to straighten spines and revive lame limbs, and massage therapists blend invigorating Eastern modalities such as shiatsu and Thai yoga massage with popular Western-style massages that may incorporate deep-tissue techniques or direction by John Ford. When they aren't nurturing physiques and teaching students during wellness classes and retreats, Narayan's experts work with athletes and sports teams to prevent injuries and improve performance, and help plan and design wellness facilities for businesses and rehab centers. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	One or Three Mani-Pedis at MiMi 2000 Hair Salon in San Jose (Up to 63% Off) Watching paint dry can make people restless, especially when the paint covers a television screen or a car's windshield. Speed into nice nails with this quick-drying Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $15 for one mani-pedi (a $35 value) $39 for three mani-pedis (a $105 value) Mani-pedis last 75 minutes and include basic trimming, filing, and polish. MiMi 2000 Hair Salon Armed with a pair of scissors, an arsenal of colorful nail polishes, and a waxing wand, the staff at MiMi 2000 Hair Salon aids clients in their quest for personal grooming perfection. The salon's comprehensive service menu includes treatments that transform the color and shape of both hair and nails. Mani-pedis with long-lasting Gelish polish that adheres to nails for up to two weeks resist scratches from daily activities such as tickling pet porcupines. The salon's staffers can also remove hair on the lip, eyebrow, and chin with artful waxing services. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Nighttime Noises How many spiders did you eat in your sleep this week? Read more...
San Francisco	Permanent-Makeup Application for Eyebrows or Upper and Lower Eyeliner at About Faces in Sausalito (Up to 78% Off) Traditional makeup smears easily, making it difficult to sport a fresh face when swimming or kissing a picture of Zack Morris. Brandish a nuzzle-proof look with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $159 for a permanent brow makeup application (a $700 value) $179 for a permanent upper and lower eyeliner makeup application (an $800 value) About Faces A member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, Deborah Barrolaza prides herself on adding a lifelong glow to her patients' faces via permanent-makeup application. She applies color to the eyes and lips, and can shape eyebrows so clients never look shocked no matter how many times they walk in on their parents reading Twilight. She also offers camouflage treatments as an option for those who wish to hide scars or alter previous cosmetic makeup. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	$69 for Winery Bike Tour with Gourmet Lunch and Tastings from Livermore Valley Wine & Cycle Tours ($150 Value) Bicycles are machines propelled by your legs, much like a broken Roomba you just kicked out a window. Rage against the machines with this Groupon. $69 for a Winery Bike Tour with Lunch and Tastings ($150 Value) The 4.5-hour VIP guided bike tour cruises through scenic Livermore Valley on Saturdays and Sundays from June 1 to November 1. Cyclists meet at Campo di Bocce (Saturdays) or Garre Winery (Sundays) to follow a minimum of two guides and one sweeper transport vehicle for a two-wheeled journey to at least two wineries. During the tour, you will have a gourmet lunch with complimentary wine tastings and a chance to meet the winemakers who pour samples from reserve-barrel wines. You will also taste and learn about olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The day wraps up with a dessert and port tasting. The guides design the tours for all fitness levels, leading groups along routes with minimal inclines. Throughout the tour, you can rehydrate with complimentary bottles of water, and the sweeper transport vehicle carries any bottles or purchases made at the winery as well as any cyclists too tired or too full from the tastings. Bicycles are not included with this Groupon. You may ride your own or rent a mountain bike and helmet for $30. Livermore Valley Wine & Cycle Tours The history of wine in the Livermore Valley spans 250 years. Spanish missionaries planted the region's first grapes in the 18th century, and Robert Livermore sowed the first commercial vines in the mid-19th. These early efforts led to America's first international gold medal for wine at the 1889 Paris Exposition, when California grapes beat out bordeaux in the annual race to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The guides at Livermore Valley Wine & Cycle Tours lead cyclists into this historic, scenic valley in which some 40 wineries currently reside. Rides between them follow moderate routes, letting peddlers soak in views of the canyons and ridges that rise and fall between the clustered rows of vines. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	Three or Five Oil Changes of Up to 5 Quarts of Oil at Desi Auto Repair in Walnut Creek (Up to 70% Off) Like an Olympic sprinter with his head stuck in a stairway banister, vehicle engines desperately need lubrication if they're going to run properly. Oil up with this Groupon in Walnut Creek. Choose Between Two Options $29 for three oil changes of up to 5 quarts of oil (a $90 value) $45 for five oil changes of up to 5 quarts of oil (a $150 value) ASE–certified technicians inject car engines with up to 5 quarts of fresh oil at visits that last only 30 minutes; the staff can tackle any questions. Though Desi Auto Repair occasionally features discounts online, this Groupon is still the best deal around. Desi Auto Repair For more than 15 years, the ASE–certified technicians at Desi Auto Repair have kept vehicles of all makes and models merrily chugging along with a full gamut of services geared to customer satisfaction. Inside the modern, spacious garage, repairmen wield up-to-date equipment to meet vehicles’ factory-maintenance schedules, replace failed parts, or readjust emotionally clingy seat belts while keeping owners apprised of all repairs. The team’s dedication to customer satisfaction demonstrates itself through their free towing and shuttle services, taking stress out of breakdowns by bringing vehicles directly to the garage and seeing carless drivers arrive at their original destinations. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	Haircut, Conditioning Treatment, Style, and Glass of Wine, or $25 for $50 Worth of Hair Products at Episode Salon & Spa Getting a professional haircut is less dangerous than lowering your head over the stove and pulling it back when the strands sizzle up to the right length. Get a smoking-hot new do with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $25 for $50 worth of Redken, Pureology, and Goldwell hair products $45 for a haircut, deep-conditioning treatment, style, and glass of wine or champagne (a $110 value) Hair products include Redken’s Refreshing Detox shampoo ($20/6.8-ounce bottle), Goldwell’s Kerasilk shampoo for dry and damaged hair ($40/33.8-ounce bottle), and Pureology’s Intense Moisture Hair Masque for color-treated hair ($50/5.2-ounce bottle). Episode Salon & Spa Episode Salon & Spa’s experienced stylists transform mops with quality cuts, coloring, and straightening treatments. Upon entering the salon’s casual confines, guests are greeted with the cheerful sounds of snipping scissors as expert hands update hairdos with contemporary styles. Stylists can also alter hues with full and partial highlights or use 100% human-hair extensions to add length without sprinkling heads with Miracle-Gro. Episode carries dozens of high-end salon lines for every type of hair, from supplies for smooth and fine strands to products designed to de-frizz follicles and soften petrified curls. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	Lash Perm and Tint or One or Three Brazilian Waxes at Herbal Organics in San Carlos (Up to 54% Off) Hair grows all over the body, which makes it nearly impossible to painlessly remove band-aids or emerge unscathed from a vat of honey. Remove your coat of hair with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $35 for a lash perm (a $50 value) and tint ($20 value; a $70 total value) $25 for one Brazilian wax (a $50 value) $69 for three Brazilian waxes (a $150 value) Lash perms, coupled with a darkening tint, result in buoyant, curly lashes that retain a dramatic look for up to eight weeks. Brazilian waxes leave nether regions smooth and fuzz-free. Herbal Organics Licensed cosmetologist Nicole Tapia shares the magic touch of her extensive training at Herbal Organics, where she reveals storybook-worthy skin and hair. Tapia boasts a certification from the Cinta Aveda Institute and International Dermal Institue. Herbal Organics offers a wide range of services, including facials, waxing, and spa packages that include body contouring. The spa also offers a large array of organic body products to continue the relaxation at home. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory Comedy Show at Black Repertory Group Theater in Berkeley (Half Off). 16 Options Available. Laughter is the spark of the soul, which is why comedians can light up rooms during a blackout but cannot be left unattended at gas stations. Enjoy crackling wit with today's GrouponLive deal to see C-O-N-S-C-I-O-U-S: The National Wake Up Tour, featuring Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory at the Black Repertory Group Theater in Berkeley. Choose between the following options: For $45, you get one VIP package (a $90 value), which includes: Gold-section seating Dinner, plus bottomless champagne or cider No waiting in line For $60, you get one Crown Jewel package (a $120 value), which includes: Seating in the front row or onstage Dinner, plus bottomless champagne No waiting in line For either option, choose from the following shows: Thursday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at 10 p.m. Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m. Friday. June 1, at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at 10 p.m. C-O-N-S-C-I-O-U-S: The National Wake Up Tour kicks off at the Black Repertory Group Theater as it combines the forces of two legends known equally for their comic skills and unflinching social commentary. Fabled writer, Grammy–nominated comedian, and actor Paul Mooney pulls no punches as he puts history and the upcoming presidential election in his sharpened, sardonic sights. Drawn from a career with beginnings as a groundbreaking African-American circus ringmaster and leading to years of notoriety as a comedy writer, Mooney’s words have filled the mouths of Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and the cast of In Living Color. He is best known to modern audiences for his blistering work on Chappelle’s Show, his standup act skewering tender subjects like an accident-prone luau master while drawing on a deep and heartfelt sense of history. As a self-described “drum major for justice and equality,” Dick Gregory found himself at the forefront of the civil-rights movement in the 1960s, during which he participated in countless protests and even ran for president. His career has been a unique blend of political activism and controversial yet insightful anecdotes. Hugh Hefner admired these courageous observations and jump-started Gregory into mainstream territory by having him perform at the Chicago Playboy Club in 1961. More than 50 years later, Gregory continues to regale audiences with an act more entertaining and educational than a college professor wearing a bear suit. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	10, 15, or 20 Classes at Omine Yoga in San Bruno (Up to 81% Off) Sun salutations keep our solar body from growing angry and burning libelous graffiti on the Hubble telescope. Maintain the cosmic balance with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $29 for 10 classes (a $150 value) $39 for 15 classes (a $175 value) $49 for 20 classes (a $200 value) Classes include introductory sessions, Hatha yoga, Ageless yoga for older students and people whose birth certificate was eaten by a jealous sibling, and Yoga to Restore You, which focuses on decreasing stress. This deal includes yoga mats, blocks, belts, bolsters, and blankets at no extra cost. See the schedule for class times and instructor assignments. Omine Yoga Inside Omine Yoga, natural light permeates a peaceful studio in which yogis lead students through the standing, seated, and lying-down poses of Hatha yoga. Their precise instruction includes the provision of blocks, blankets, chairs, and mats. Upon these helpful accoutrements, the team leads each student in bending their back according to their ability and the extent of their exposure to radioactive pretzels. The staff also leads introductory-level classes, stress-reducing Yoga to Restore You, and the Ageless yoga class, which is geared toward older students through its basic poses and gentler, slower pace. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: the Mall Where can I get pretzels that aren't sinfully twisted? Read more...
San Francisco	$79 for Secret of the Stars Facial Treatment and Anti-Oxidant Peel at Richard Haxton's Transformational Skin Solutions in Mountain View ($225 Value) Putting your best face forward sometimes requires making your second-best face disappear in an unfortunate "accident." Create the perfect alibi with this Groupon. $79 for Facial Package ($225 Value) Secret of the Stars facial-sculpting treatment (a $125 value) Anti-oxidant white-grape peel works to brighten and tighten all skin types (a $100 value) Helps reduce evidence of sun damage and aging Richard Haxton's Transformational Skin Solutions Inside Transformational Skin Solutions' full-service beauty emporium, a dedicated team of hair stylists, massage therapists, and skincare specialists applies focused expertise to enhance natural beauty. Epidermal specialist Richard Haxton employs innovative and nourishing treatments that slough off dull cells without having to roll in the sand like a common python. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	$375 for a Six-Hour Self-Guided Limo Winery Tour for Up to Eight from Formalized Transportation ($750 Value) Riding in a limo can make you feel like a member of society's elite, like throwing away your toothbrush after a single use. Be king for a day with this Groupon. $375 for Limo Winery Tour for Up to Eight ($750 Value) Before the six-hour self-guided wine tour, customers create their own itinerary, plan one with Formalized Transportation, or make use of a pre-written itinerary and call to confirm it with Formalized Transportation. The company then sends a limo driver to shuttle them to each destination and provides complimentary champagne and soft drinks. There is no limit on the number of destinations a group can visit during the six-hour session, but the tour must stay in one region, so customers should schedule their itineraries accordingly. Pickup is valid in Napa, Marin, and Sonoma Counties only. Customers in San Francisco or San Jose can request pickup for an additional fee of $25, not included with this Groupon. Formalized Transportation The fleet at Formalized Transportation could haul a small army to the prom, consisting as it does of GPS-equipped sedans, limos, stretch limos, charter buses, and party buses. Steering these luxurious rides, drivers pick up passengers for airport transfers, wine tours, and city tours of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and wine country. Unlike people who travel by being shot out of a cannon, passengers on these tours can control where they end up, which they do by creating their own itineraries; they can also enlist the help of Formalized Transportation's tour guides, who are members of the San Francisco Tour Guide Guild. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	Full Season of Nature-Park Visits, or Picnic-Site Rental for 25 at Morton's Warm Springs in Glen Ellen (Up to 53% Off) The call of the wild is like a call from an elderly grandparent: though you can’t quite make out what’s being said, you feel better about yourself when you answer. Pick up nature's phone with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $50 for 20 all-access visits to the nature park (a $100 value) $130 for an outdoor picnic-site rental for up to 25 (a $275 value). Morton's Warm Springs The 22 acres of Morton's Warm Springs sprawls across meadows, clusters of towering oaks, and rugged rock formations surrounding a bubbling creek, immersing visitors in outdoor recreation since 1946. The site originally served as a camp for the Wappo Native Americans, who believed its mineral waters were sacred and imbued with healing properties. Today, visitors splash through these same waters in three natural mineral pools fed by geothermal springs, where park staff also teach basic swim techniques and advanced Marco Polo strategy to children 5–12 years old. Guests can also play on bocce-ball, basketball, and sand or hard volleyball courts, and stroll along natural paths meandering beside the creek, which has its own designated swimming area. Throughout the park, 16 indoor or outdoor picnic sites house revelers during weddings, family reunions, and school events, and many are equipped with brick or stone grills for cooking, running water for washing, and electricity for recharging robot uncles. A full snack bar and free parking round out the experience. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	Japanese Teppanyaki Meal for Two or Four at Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi in Redwood City (Up to 54% Off) Watching chefs prepare your dinner ensures that they are using fresh ingredients instead of arranging pictures cut from the menu atop a bed of rice. See food with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $29 for two Japanese teppanyaki meals prepared on tabletop iron griddles (up to a $60 value) $55 for four Japanese teppanyaki meals prepared on tabletop iron griddles (up to a $120 value) Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi With quick, sure gestures, sushi chefs at Koto Teppanyaki & Sushi drizzle colorful sauces in intricate, linear designs, emblazoning plates of handmade sushi rolls with silhouettes of butterflies, dragons, and spiders. And this is only on the left side of the restaurant. Diners who choose the hibachi section on the right watch chefs theatrically flip morsels of steak, swordfish, and lobster teppanyaki on tabletop griddles. New York native Kevin Lin and his two restaurant co-owners work to bring East Coast–style sauces and cooking techniques to Koto's traditional Japanese menu, according to Redwood City Patch. Amid walls the color of melted butter, servers pile tables with kitchen-prepared entrees, such as teriyaki chicken and sea bass or delicately breaded veggie tempura. And, in a private room, parties of up to 25 people can utilize a personal hibachi grill to prepare their own meals or send smoke signals to the waiter for more sushi. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	10- or 20-Visit Gym Pass to LifeStyleRx in Livermore (Up to 89% Off) Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a lit cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with today's Groupon to LifeStyleRx in Livermore. Choose between the following options: For $29, you get a 10-visit pass to the gym, including access to pools, classes, and locker rooms (up to a $200 value). For $45, you get a 20-visit pass to the gym, including access to pools, classes, and locker rooms (up to a $400 value). LifeStyleRx--ValleyCare Health System’s award-winning, 70,000-square-foot wellness center builds healthy bodies with workout machines, a multitude of group exercise classes, and medically based services from exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and certified personal trainers. The tidy fitness center welcomes visitors with an NCAA-size gym, antigravity treadmills, and strength-training equipment that makes muscles burn like an insult uttered by a sarcastic fire swallower. As kids frolic and tumble in a childcare center and Youth FitZone, adults amble around an indoor walking track, bask in a sauna and whirlpool, or catch up with friends in the cafe and lounge. The center's certified instructors lead 115 weekly fitness classes designed to build strength, endurance, and the ability to move furniture with one’s mind. Designed for new exercisers, seniors, and participants with chronic conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, one-hour FitnessRx classes build strength and flexibility with free-weight exercises with easy-to-follow calisthenics. Zumba sessions teem with Latin-inspired dance moves and rhythmic music from around the world. All-level yoga classes promote relaxation and mental clarity with deep stretches and focusing exercises, and Aqua Flow takes yoga to the depths of a warm indoor pool that challenges muscles with waves of gentle resistance. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	Three or Six Zerona Laser Body-Sculpting Treatments at Norcal Medical (67% Off) Light comes in many forms—be it beautiful, like a rainbow, practical, like a laser, or awe-inspiring, like an applause sign’s first live studio performance. Harness the beautifying power of light with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $399 for three Zerona laser body-sculpting treatments (a $1,200 value) $798 for six Zerona laser body-sculpting treatments (a $2,400 value) After a pretreatment consultation, the client relaxes as an FDA-approved Erchonia laser scanner glides low-light lasers over the waistline, back, hips, and thighs, emulsifying adipose tissue so that fat can sneak its way out of the body. The disintegrated lipid deposits, along with other bodily toxins, can then be absorbed by the body’s obsessively tidy lymphatic system and expelled through the body’s natural detoxification process and complex system of water slides. For optimal results, Norcal Medical recommends a series of six Zerona treatments, after which past patients have lost up to one pant size and an average of 3.64 inches. Norcal Medical The physician-supervised staff at Norcal Medical focuses its energies on weight-loss treatments and dermal fillers. They consult with clients to find the best of five injectables to firm and hydrate their skin. Their medical-weight-loss center finds slimming strategies to suit clients of all ages, and Zerona laser liposuction helps achieve the results that diet, exercise, and constant fidgeting can't accomplish.Dr. Moshe Lewis presides over the clinic's celebrations of youth. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	10, 15, or 20 Bikram Yoga Classes at Global Yoga (Up to 80% Off) Star athletes thrive during the peak of heated competition, which is why most college bowl games are held in volcanoes. Stretch the limits of your limbs with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $29 for 10 yoga classes (up to a $140 value) $39 for 15 yoga classes (up to a $195 value) $49 for 20 yoga classes (up to a $240 value) Expert yogis lead 90-minute heated classes, exploring the 26 postures of Bikram yoga. Students should hydrate before class and arrive 15 minutes early. Global Yoga holds flexible early-morning and late-evening classes. See the full schedule. Though Global Yoga sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available. Global Yoga For Global Yoga's owner, Mary Jarvis, yoga wasn't a lifestyle choice—it was a life-saving choice. After a near-fatal car accident, Mary returned to the yoga studio to practice Bikram yoga, eschewing surgery to relieve chronic pain she suffered from herniated disks for the healing poses developed by Bikram Choudhury. More than 15 years later, Mary’s recovery serves as living proof of yoga’s therapeutic power. In the heated studio, yogis cycle students through Bikram's 26 poses, purging the body of toxins, calories, and the ghosts of old snowmen. In addition to boosting core strength, classes can diffuse tension created by everyday problems including job stress, overeating, bad posture, and aggressive lifestyles. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Appearing Smart in Public Is prison good for bad horses? Read more...
San Francisco	Two-Hour Dinner, Brunch, or Barbecue-and-Blues Cruise from Delta Discovery Cruises in Pittsburg (54% Off) Boat captains must master nautical lexicon before sailing the seas to ensure that they can distinguish port, which means left, from starboard, which means launch the vessel into deep space. Count down to a sea launch with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $45 for a two-hour sunset dinner cruise for two (a $98 value) $45 for a two-hour champagne-and-brunch cruise for two (a $98 value) $45 for a two-hour barbecue-and-blues cruise for two (a $98 value) Sunset dinner cruises include an entree such as filet mignon or jerk chicken and access to a full cash bar. Brunch cruises pair a variety of light breakfast and lunch items with a mimosa for each guest above the age of 21. Barbecue-and-blues cruises feature live musicians during dinner. Delta Discovery Cruises Aboard Delta Discovery's 63-foot luxury yacht, passengers wind their way toward sun-kissed coastal scenery on cruises of the California Delta. While sailing down the San Joaquin River or the Montezuma Slough Ecology Route, passengers can head up to the open-air main deck for views of delicate island wetland habitats and the bird species that call these places home in bird language. Delta Discovery Cruises also carries guests toward battleships and destroyers in active naval stations while discussing the history of the vast reserve fleet. In addition to ferrying passengers through stunning outdoor beauty, the boat also boasts a climate-controlled deck with room for dinner reservations, live-music performances, and weddings. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	10 or 20 Classes at The Yoga Lab in Fairfax (Up to 69% Off) Yoga challenges the mind and body without the violence and hurt feelings of full-contact chess. Steer clear of overaggressive pawns with today's Groupon to The Yoga Lab. Choose between the following options: For $39, you get a 10-pack of yoga classes (up to a $125 value). For $69, you get a 20-pack of yoga classes (up to a $200 value). Instructors at The Yoga Lab guide students of all skill levels through sweat-breaking workouts and mind-relaxing meditation. Ninety-minute classes combine various yoga styles to create a workout that takes students through a sequence of slow-flow poses in a heated room. Warm temperatures allow participants to sink into deeper stretches, encourage bodies to detoxify, and trick stomachs into thinking they've just consumed a hot bowl of soup. Instructors shepherd students into thoughtful poses, paying special attention to spinal alignment and weight distribution, helping students boost balance. Students practice atop their own mats, or they can rent one from the studio for a small fee and a blood relation left as collateral. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	Tapas and Wine for Two or Four at Mankas Tapas Bar & Steakhouse in Fairfield (Up to 57% Off) Like voluntary tasings and constructive criticism, some meals are best when delivered in small doses. Snack in stride with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $39 for tapas and wine for two (up to an $87 total value) Three tapas plates (up to a $19 value each) Two glasses of wine (up to a $15 value each) $75 for tapas and wine for four (up to a $174 total value) Six tapas plates (up to a $19 value each) Four glasses of wine (up to a $15 value each) Diners pair tapas, such as ginger-infused calamari and fried manchego cheese, with glasses of verdelho, zinfandel, or cabernet sauvignon from the nearby Vezér Family Vineyard. Mankas Tapas Bar & Steakhouse Bottles of sparkling, red, and white vintages line the walls at Mankas Tapas Bar & Steakhouse, tempting diners to sip wines carefully extracted by dozens of nearby vintners. The restaurant’s resident sommelier thoughtfully curates its lengthy wine list, capitalizing on the elegant eatery's prime location near California's renowned wine country. Chefs follow a similar suit, complementing the wine with upscale wine-country-style steakhouse fare, such as dry-rubbed ribs, grass-fed ribeye, and a rotating lineup of tapas. Rich hardwood floors and furnishings adorn the space, which was originally constructed in the 1850s as a general store and overnight stagecoach station for traveling herds of Millard Fillmore groupies. In the ensuing 150-plus years, meticulous renovations yielded a chic-but-casual atmosphere with a full bar, garden, and alfresco fireplace. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	Nine-Hole Round of Golf with Range Balls for Two or Four at Emerald Hills Golf Course in Redwood City (Up to 53% Off) Ben Hogan called the pitching wedge "the equalizer," both for its ability to rescue players from difficult lies and because he used it to enforce democracy. Add character to your clubs with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $19 for a nine-hole round of golf for two and one large bucket of range balls (up to a $38 value) $36 for a nine-hole round of golf for four and two large buckets of range balls (up to a $76 value) Purchasers of this Groupon can also rent a cart for $6 (normally $12) and receive a $25 discount on the Emerald Hills Junior Golf Camp Program. Emerald Hills Golf Course's rates vary throughout the week. Emerald Hills Golf Course Emerald Hills Golf Course strings together nine par 3 holes that test short-game proficiency as players use shorter irons to propel their golf balls through course's frequent elevation changes. The sixth hole presents opportunities for holes-in-one with a downhill tee shot of just 120 yards into a bowl-shaped green, easily replicated from a backyard deck into an inflatable swimming pool. Golfers hoping to shave strokes off their scores can work under the tutelage of the course's certified teaching professional, Chris Raddie. Players can then practice Chris's corrective advice after a lesson or before a round on the two practice greens or midsize practice cage, which can double as a penalty box for prevaricating scorekeepers. Course at a Glance: 9-hole, par 27 course Total length of 1,156 yards from the back tees Course rating of 54.2 from the back tees Course slope of 88 from the back tees Two sets of tees per hole Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	$99 for $300 Worth of Custom Window Treatments from 3 Day Blinds Window treatments look better when custom-fitted, just like wedding dresses and wedding dresses made out of cotton candy. Today's Groupon lavishes lintels with made-to-order designs: for $99, you get $300 worth of custom window treatments from 3 Day Blinds. See here to find a 3 Day Blinds consultant who serves your zip code. The experienced design consultants at 3 Day Blinds dress windows in a diverse wardrobe of blinds, shades, and drapes. At a complimentary in-home consultation, clients' window-and-drapery-related dreams will be interpreted and precise measurements will be taken to carefully fit panes for appropriate garments. A 36"x54" front window could be clothed in GrandCell honeycomb shades ($158) or bask in Transitions faux-wood blinds' aura of quaint rusticity ($104). Alternatively, a set of 84"x84" vertical blinds (about $185) can adorn a patio entryway or a pet dragon's oversized doggie door. Blinds are made to size rather than cut, ensuring a snug, shapely fit to your window's sexy curves. Though required shipping costs (most products are $13.25–$25.25/unit) and optional installation costs ($118+ for four units) are not included in today's Groupon, 3 Day Blinds usually delivers most of its custom-made wares in two days and can also summon a pro installer to clothe lintels without stress. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Writing a Novel Congratulations, your thick eyebrows have gotten your manuscript published. Read more...
San Francisco	Laser Hair-Removal Treatments on Small, Medium, or Large Area at Korman Plastic Surgery in Mountain View (Up to 85% Off) Registered nurses use lasers to remove hair from the body, just as NASA scientists use lasers to remove Soviet flags from the surface of the moon. Win the hairless arms race with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $129 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one small area (a $450 value) $169 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one medium area (a $1,100 value) $289 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one large area (a $1,770 value) Click here for a list of valid treatment areas. Armed with a Sciton laser, an RN releases low-energy rays deep into the dermal layer to destroy unwanted strands at the root. Depending on the client's hair thickness and coloring, multiple sessions may be required. Korman Plastic Surgery From Cornell and Stanford University to fellowships in Glasgow, Scotland and Miami, Florida, Dr. Joshua Korman has charted the globe on his path to becoming a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Now armed with more than 20 years of experience, the doctor serves as an adjunct clinical associate professor at Stanford and puts his wisdom into practice at Korman Plastic Surgery. The welcoming office boasts a lengthy list of cosmetic procedures, from rhinoplasty and liposuction to med-spa treatments involving dermal fillers and laser therapies. Each treatment is tailored to fit the aesthetic needs of both men and women with gender-specific techniques. Complimentary consultations are also available for those wishing to receive Dr. Korman’s advice on how to correct aesthetic issues or remove cartoon anvils from feet. Dr. Korman also focuses his energy on educating breast-cancer patients on their options for breast reconstruction as well as helping former gang members erase tattoos through Clean Slate, a program he founded as an effort to give back to his community. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	$79 for an On-Location Photo-Shoot Package from Bella Events ($229.99 Value) Before photography, subjects had to sit in uncomfortable poses as their portraits were painted, a process that could take several tension-packed years for mug shots. Sit for a quick, painless memory immortalization with this Groupon. $79 for an On-Location Photo-Shoot Package (a $229.99 Total Value) One 30-minute on-location photo shoot (a $100 value) CD of customer's five favorite images (a $100 value) 10"x13" wall portrait (a $29.99 value) Online image gallery for viewing and sharing Bella Events Bella Events coordinates a nationwide network of skilled professional photographers, ready to arrive on location to enshrine milestones and special moments through their expert camera work. After customers send in their contact information, a photography consultant contacts them to exchange ideas and arrange photo-shoot details. By drawing on this information, the consultant can recommend the ideal photographer for the job, which, due to the laws of time and space, cannot always be Annie Leibovitz. Next, shutterbugs appear during the event, whether it be a birthday party or milestone anniversary party, to capture in-the-moment bliss. These lense experts can also render stunning headshots and graduation portraits, all enshrined as high-resolution digital images, classy canvas prints, or personalized mugs, mousepads, and tote bags. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	USS “Pampanito” Submarine Tour for Two Adults or a Family of Six (Up to 71% Off) To be considered a historical landmark, structures must be at least 50 years old and contain at least one Founding Father's skeleton. Feel history in your bones with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $10 for admission for two adults (up to a $24 value) $14 for admission for two adults and four children (up to a $48 value) Customers may download a free audio tour before their visit. USS Pampanito Though it survived six war patrols in the Pacific and an at-sea rescue of 73 POWs, the USS Pampanito is no match for the ravages of salt and wind. That’s why every seven years the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association hauls the 300-foot submarine from its perch at Pier 45 and restores it, piece by piece, to its WWII-era glory. Such meticulous upkeep and respect for original detail have earned the vessel its status as a National Historic Landmark. While the museum's crews keep the exterior free of salt erosion and smudge marks from nuzzling seals, curators use the interior as a gallery for historic artifacts that tell about the ship's accomplishments and the men who ran it. The vessel's narrow halls host the 80-man crew’s letters, memorabilia, and oral histories, as well as interactive educational programs for adults and kids. For an extended visit with history, the ship is available for educational birthday parties that offer access to otherwise restricted areas of the vessel, as well as daylong and overnight outings. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	$20 for a Museum Visit for Up to Four at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos (Up to $47 Value) Early man's attempts at flying included sewing feathers onto his arms or trying to harpoon a passing comet. Learn to fly the new-fashioned way with this Groupon. $20 for an Aviation Museum Package for Up to Four (Up to $47 Value) Museum admission for up to four (up to an $11 value per person) 30-minute flight-simulator experience, available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (a $3 value) Children under 4 receive free admission. Hiller Aviation Museum Helicopter pioneer Stanley Hiller Jr. founded the Hiller Aviation Museum with the future in mind, using history to inspire future generations to explore and create. He had firsthand proof of the innovative abilities of youth—his design for the first successful coaxial helicopter landed at age 17. In the museum he established in 1998, 53,000 square feet of exhibits let visitors of all ages discover more than 40 aircraft without the dangers of encountering them in the wild. A narrated walking tour leads the way through them, tracing the history of flight from its humble beginnings in village jumping contests to today's supersonic jets. Fixed-wing and rotary aircraft designed by Hiller and others rest throughout the huge, bright space, while weekends beckon would-be pilots into a flight simulator equipped with huge monitors of bay views and realistic yokes, throttles, and pedals. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	Fajita Fiesta Package for 10 or $17 for $35 Worth of Catering from Baja Fresh Tortillas that aren't employed to hold a burrito together wind up taking jobs as edible bibs or prop moons in off-Broadway productions of It's a Wonderful Life. Help tortillas be all that they can be with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $17 for $35 worth of catering $35 for a fajita fiesta package for 10 people (a $69.99 value) The fajita fiesta package pairs create-your-own fajitas with Baja ensalada, chips, and a pair of salsas, while à la carte catering items include taquitos ($32.99 for 20) and burritos ($32.99 for 10 halves). See the full catering menu. Baja Fresh Following Baja Fresh’s ethos set in 1990 as a healthy take on fast food, never-frozen meats sizzle atop the grill before they're tucked into made-to-order tacos and burritos. Grilled corn and flour tortillas embrace fish, carnitas, chicken, and steak, and smoky queso fundido sidles onto nachos and into burritos. Between bites, chips scoop up salsa made from farm-fresh produce rather than poured out of a can or fabricated in a space-age replicator. A complimentary salsa bar ensures no mouthful goes unspiced, and guests can scoop up their favorites as they await their dine-in, takeout, or catering orders. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	$45 for Three Friday Evenings of Childcare with Supervised Playtime at Head Over Heels Athletic Arts in Emeryville ($105 Value) Kids are better than adults at gymnastics because they're more flexible and gravity hasn’t had as much time to build up ill will toward them. Stick it to gravity with this Groupon. $45 for Three Friday Evenings of Childcare with Playtime ($105 Value) During Parents Night Out sessions, which take place every Friday from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., children aged 4 and older enjoy safe, supervised playtime so their guardians can enjoy an evening alone. Staffers serve kids dinner and lay out safety rules before unleashing the pack for more than two hours of play in the colorful gym, after which youngsters wind down with snacks and a movie before parents return to pick them up. Head Over Heels Athletic Arts At Head Over Heels Athletic Arts, an experienced staff crafts a roster of sports and gymnastics classes, all anchored in the philosophy that, given the opportunity to explore the body’s athletic capabilities at a young age, participants can greater achieve their goals and increase their self-esteem well into adulthood. Open since 1977, the fitness center enables everyone from toddlers to adults to stay active through social endeavors designed to strengthen the mind and encourage sportsmanship more effectively than crossword-puzzle relays. Gymnastics classes cultivate strength and flexibility, propelling several past students to national levels of competition, and circus-arts sessions harness the expertise of internationally trained performers to illustrate a story via colorful costumes and aerial twists. Beyond teaching youngsters and frustrated penguins to fly during trampoline and tumbling classes, coaches train at the Behavioral Intervention Association in order to mold classes to special-needs students’ unique demands. Five days a week, Head Over Heels opens its colorful gym floor to kids aged 2 and older for an unstructured, supervised playtime, during which kids can bounce on trampolines and dive into the foam pit to rescue friends from drowning in their own imagination. The facility also hosts special programs within its rainbow walls, from birthday parties and camps to weekend childcare sessions intended to give parents an evening alone. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...
San Francisco	One or Three Private Horse-Riding Lessons at California Riding Academy in Menlo Park (Up to 54% Off) Horses symbolize a wild, uncontrollable spirit, which is why rebellious teenagers sport mane-like mohawks and eat even the pits of their apples. Tame your inner horse with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $49 for one one-hour private horse-riding lesson (a $100 value) $139 for three one-hour private horse-riding lessons (a $300 value) Lessons include protective helmets and take place in an expansive arena, where students learn the basic techniques of English or Western riding styles. California Riding Academy The echoes of hooves clopping against loose dirt carry across California Riding Academy’s expansive training arena, where founder and director Jessica Harrell can be found jumping Welsh ponies over fences or leading lessons in various riding styles. Jessica helms a staff of experienced instructors and trainers who all specialize in one area, technique, or style of horse-riding; students can team up with head coach and trainer Michael Traurig for jumping lessons or trot alongside silver medalist Teri Dosen and her dutch warmblood during dressage lessons. Though their combined experience adds up to more than 100 years, the instructors would be nowhere without their stable of well-trained horses and ponies, who carry themselves with poise and dignity through competitions, summer camps, and stagecoach robberies. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Boat Naming Are boats definitely more important than children? Read more...