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One or Two-Months of Unlimited Cuong Nhu Karate Classes at Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate (Up to 82% Off)
Serving the community since 1980, this dojo teaches Cuong Nhu, a Vietnamese art blending techniques from Karate, Aikido, Judo and more
West Berkeley • 1.1 mi
79% discount_off
$61.50 for One Month of Unlimited Martial Arts Classes at Berkeley Muay Thai Fitness ($140 Value)
Learn self-defense, boost confidence, and burn calories in martial arts classes including Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, and boxing
Poet's Corner • 1.1 mi
56% discount_off
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California Golden Bears Football Tickets
Find tickets for sports, concerts and theatre events on FanXchange’s secondary ticket marketplace and get the best seats for live events.
Berkeley • 1.3 mi
5 bought
California Golden Bears Basketball Tickets
Find tickets for sports, concerts and theatre events on FanXchange’s secondary ticket marketplace and get the best seats for live events.
University of California-Berkeley • 0.6 mi
$175 for a Day Sailing Cruise for Two from SailNOW ($390 Value)
Expert skipper certified by US Sailing and ASA leads scenic day cruises around the bay
Berkeley Marina • 2.3 mi
55% discount_off
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$18.50 for Bowling and Shoe Rental for Two at Albany Bowl (Up to $30 Value)
36 gleaming lanes invite duos to bowl strikes then strike poses in rented shoes
Albany • 2.3 mi
38% discount_off
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$59 for One 90-Minute Trail and Beach Horseback Ride at Sea Horse Ranch ($80 Value)
Riders young and old can enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the bluffs and beach
Creekside • 28.6 mi
26% discount_off
Grand National Rodeo (October 12–20)
The top cowboys and cowgirls in the West converge at Cow Palace to compete for cash and coveted Grand National Rodeo awards
Cow Palace
1,000+ bought
54% discount_off
Range Package with Ammo for One or Two at Guns Fishing & Other Stuff (Up to 38% Off)
Clients receive a shooting range package that includes a firearm rental, 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and access to the range for one hour
Guns Fishing & Other Stuff • 22.2 mi
35% discount_off
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One Month of Unlimited Jujutsu Classes for One or Two at Ohka Dojo (Up to 47% Off)
During the Jujutsu classes, students learn self-defense techniques and methods of how to defend the opponent
Game Changer Fitness • 2.3 mi
46% discount_off
2 or 4 Go-Kart Races for Adults or Kids with Mini Golf or Arcade Games at Driven Raceway (Up to 46% Off)
Electric go-karts hurtle along a winding track at speeds of up to 45 mph; mini golf and arcade games
Multiple Locations • 29.5 mi
46% discount_off
$20 for One-Hour Intro to Bouldering Clinic at Bridges Rock Gym ($30 Value)
A team of skilled rock climbers can help start the adventure with indoor bouldering climbing
El Cerrito • 2.7 mi
33% discount_off
One or Two Months of Unlimited Martial-Arts Classes at Emeryville Martial Arts (Up to 79% Off)
Students develop character and learn self-defense, discipline, and bully prevention skills at family-friendly martial arts school
Emeryville • 2.5 mi
75% discount_off
Admission for Two or Four at Paradise Skate Roller Rink (Up to 48% Off)
Bright and colorful roller rink features Hawaiian-themed decor, a snack bar, and flat-screen televisions
Brighton Station • 26.4 mi
48% discount_off
One Tandem Skydiving Jump from GoJump Oceanside (Up to 51% Off). Four Options Available.
The scenic dropzone allows skydivers, who are securely fastened to pros, to see the pure-blue ocean for their entire 13,000-foot jump
Oceanside
51% discount_off
10- or 20- Boxing Class Pass at Boxing for Health (Up to 76% Off)
Boxing coaches teach footwork, combinations, and punches in a gym with a regulation sized ring and 14 heavy bags
Oakland • 4.4 mi
69% discount_off
Bowling and Shoes for Two or Four at Manor Bowl (Up to 50% Off)
Bowling center open since 1960 offers up 30 lanes for dates, groups of friends and families, and bowling leagues
Washington Manor • 14.2 mi
46% discount_off
30-Minute RocketBoat Ride Ticket for One Child, Senior, Junior, or Adult at Blue & Gold Fleet at PIER 39
Ride on the RocketBoat combines high-speed, quick-turning thrills with a blasting soundtrack of rock ‘n’ roll
Pier 41 • 8.7 mi
5% discount_off
$46.50 for a Two-Hour Public Sunset or Afternoon Cruise for Two from Bay Breeze Charters ($90 Value)
A seasoned crew steers a 51-ft. yacht past Alcatraz and under Golden Gate Bridge during a festive public cruise
Sausalito • 11.5 mi
48% discount_off
Half- or All-Day Paintball Outing for 5, or 90-Minute Private Party for 12 at Midway Paintball (Up to 82% Off)
Referees match players by skill level and set up matches across six outdoor fields with buildings, inflatable cover, and natural terrain
Vacaville • 41.8 mi
82% discount_off
Two, Four, or Six 60-Minute Jump Passes at Rockin' Jump - Dublin (Up to 35% Off)
An arena made of stretchy trampolines with basketball hoops, dodgeball, and other games that dare visitors to defy gravity
Dublin • 23.5 mi
35% discount_off
One, Two, or Three Personalized Teacher's Stamps from 2712 Designs (Up to 72% Off)
Fun stamp designs personalized with teacher’s name
online_deal
71% discount_off
4 or 10 Kickboxing Classes with Personal-Training Session and Boxing Gloves at iLoveKickboxing.com (74% Off )
Kickboxing classes combine boxing and martial arts to help tone and trim physiques, and one-on-one training helps refine style and results
Multiple Locations • 12.4 mi
71% discount_off
Bowling and Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at AMF Bowling Co. (Up to 74% Off)
Long-time bowling industry leader with 200+ locations across the country offers two-hour bowling packages for groups of two, four, or six
Multiple Locations • 8.2 mi
74% discount_off
Morning Admission to AT&T Park Stadium Sprint on Saturday, December 1, or Sunday, December 2nd (Up to 22% Off)
Event participants get a chance to test their agility, stamina, and strength during the short yet strenuous, military-style obstacle run
AT&T Park • 9.1 mi
120+ bought
22% discount_off
$36.50 for a 1-Hour Paddleboard or Single- or Double-Kayak Rental for 2 from Half Moon Bay Kayak ($65 Value)
Aquatic revelers decked out in wetsuits and life jackets traverse the rolling waves of Pillar Point Harbor atop paddleboards or kayaks
El Granada • 27.9 mi
44% discount_off
13,000 Feet Tandem Skydive for One Person with Optional Basic Video with Bay Area Skydiving (Up to 27% Off)
Adventurers are paired with one of experienced skydiving instructors to experience the thrill of freefalling at up to 120 mile per hour
Byron • 35.1 mi
19% discount_off
60-Minute Passes for Two, Four, or Six People or Party for Up to 10 at Rockin' Jump - Fremont (Up to 46% Off)
Thousands of square feet of trampolines for kids and adults to bounce, play dodge ball or basketball, and dive into a foam pit
Fremont • 28.0 mi
41% discount_off
Performance Hybrid Bicycle Rental for One, Two, or Four at Bay City Bike (Up to 51% Off)
The experienced team ensures clients pick the right bike for them
Multiple Locations • 9.0 mi
49% discount_off
5K or 10K Registration for One or Two to Elf On The Run on December 16 (Up to 46% Off). Four Options Available.
Participants can join a charity race along the San Francisco Bay Trail with picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco • 11.2 mi
43% discount_off
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