Take Advantage of AAA Membership Benefits and Discounts

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The Automobile Club is a non-profit service organization with over 51 million members, including 6 million in Southern California.  If you are not already a member, you should consider becoming one.

Basic “classic” membership is $57 per year plus a one time $20 admission fee (as of August 2024). Membership provides for towing up to 7 miles, discounted rental cars, emergency fuel delivery, locksmith service, access to AAA offices and services, free maps and travel planning, etc. Upgraded plans (AAA Plus and AAA Premier) are available, with enhanced benefits, such as much longer towing bene

But where membership can really pay off are savings on products and services.  Here are a few that really stand out (updated August 2024...subject to change).

  • Getting a AAA rate on hotels like Hilton, Hyatt, and Best Western can save you 5% or more on your rooms.

  • AMC Theatre Black Tickets good for seats across the country for $11.95, which is a sizeable discount over prices at the theatre, like 40%. Also save on tickets at Regal and Cinemark theatres.

  • $2 off admission to the Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena.

  • Save over 40% on admission at Knott's Berry Farm.

  • Up to 20% off when you purchase advance tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach at an AAA branch and 10% off at the gate or online.

  • Save 30% on a 1-day general admission to Universal Studios Hollywood

  • Save up to 60% off passes to Six Flags Magic Mountain.

  • Save 5% at the gate at LEGOLAND California Resort and up to 20% off of tickets purchased in advance

  • Save up to 60% on tickets to Sea World San Diego

  • Planning on a multi-day visit to Disneyland? Save by buying passes at a AAA office

  • 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Dave & Buster’s

Hundreds more discounts listed on the AAA website. There's also a free AAA iPhone and Android app to find AAA discounts in your area.

So even if you don't think you'll need roadside assistance or towing, it could really pay off having a AAA membership.  Visit the Auto Club of Southern California website at www.calif.aaa.com/home.html for more information.

Buy Gift Cards at Costco and Save a Lot of Money Elsewhere

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If you're not already a Costco member and have no intention of becoming one, gift cards are a reason to consider a Costco membership. Costco offers an assortment of gift cards for sale at bargain prices; typically 20% off.  A $55 annual Costco membership fee can quickly be recovered if you use these cards. Here's a summary of what several (Oxnard, Westlake Village and Simi Valley) local Costco stores either currently have on hand or have carried in the past.

  • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: $100 in gift cards for $79.99 (also available online)

  • Buca di Beppo $100 in gift cards for $69.99 (in store)

  • CPK $100 in gift cards for $79.99

  • P.F. Chang's $100 in gift cards for $79.99 (online and in store)

  • Roy’s $100 in gift cards for $79.99 in store

  • Marmalade Cafe $100 in gift cards for $79.99 in store

  • Build-a-Bear Workshop $100 Gift E-Cards for $79.99 (available online)

  • 24 Hour Fitness discounted 2 year memberships

  • Cold Stone Creamery $100 in gift cards for $69.99

  • Yogurtland four $25 gift cards for $79.99

  • Krispy Kreme 4 $15 gift cards for $44.99 (online)

All of this of course is subject to change and availability.

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Family Admission to the Los Angeles Zoo Saves You Time and Money

If you and your family visit the Los Angeles Zoo at least two times a year, the Family Membership is a no brainer. Not only does it save you money for a family of four or more when you visit the zoo at least twice a year, but it saves you time by bypassing lines into the park. Los Angeles Zoo membership also saves you 10% in shops and restaurants and gets you free or discounted admission to over 170 zoos and aquariums around the country.

The current cost of a one year family membership is $134, but there's a limited opportunity to purchase it at the discounted price of just $90 at THIS LINK!

Gentle Giraffe

Gentle Giraffe

Restful Rhino

Restful Rhino

Reggie the Alligator

Reggie the Alligator

Hippos relaxing

Hippos relaxing

Grinning and Bearing it

Grinning and Bearing it