Southern California

Now is the time to visit Southern California! Both San Diego and Los Angeles are in their quieter tourism seasons, so you’ll find lower hotel prices and can still enjoy the warm weather. It’s also whale-watching season in San Diego with lots of discounts to spot them. Hit both for a mini-road trip vacation (driving, you can get between the two cities in about two hours if you time it right). It’s also a quick and inexpensive flight.

Deals: We found inexpensive flights to both L.A. and San Diego outside of holiday travel days December through February from the East Coast for under $500 round-trip. You can also save 15 percent for fall and winter stays through 2015 with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Other major hotel chains are also offering deals for both San Diego and Los Angeles through winter.