For Groupon groupies (and wannabes), here’s a cool deal on Southern California ‘s Santa Catalina Island that includes transportation and a two-night stay for $249 plus tax.

Anyone who needs a quick, inexpensive getaway that’s within an hour of Los Angeles, here’s a great idea with a great price: Catalina Island packages that come with ferry ticket and hotel ...

2. Get a ferry discount: It costs around $70 to go round-trip on the ferry to Catalina on one of two lines. The Catalina Express departs from Dana Point, Long Beach and San Pedro numerous times daily.

3. Bum a ride. Get a ride to the ferry terminal, so you don’t have to pay for parking. For example, the parking garage near the Catalina Flyer currently charges $28 a day. 4.

Kings Island is now in peak season, and having a banner 2017 with the addition of the new wood coaster, Mystic Timbers. But with a day ticket now up to $63 at the gate, and parking an additional ...