Walnut Creek festival

The newly renovated Marriott Walnut Creek is offering a special room rate to coincide with the daylong Festival of Latin Culture on Aug. 25.

The $114 price -- a savings of $35 off the normal weekend rate -- also includes complimentary shuttle rides to and from downtown Walnut Creek for festival attendees.

For reservations or information, visit Marriott Walnut Creek reservations and enter code hishisa or call 800-828-5613 and ask for the Festival of Latin Culture special rate.

Summer in San Francisco

A Summer Lovin' package at the Hotel Palomar in San Francisco combines overnight accommodations with some perks in pairs.

Included are two tickets for a 60-minute bay cruise tour; a picnic for two and a map of the city's best locales for an alfresco lunch (complimentary bikes for riding to your picnic site); plus two glasses of Champagne afterward.

Rates start at $349. The package is available through Sept. 7.

Use rate code SUMR when booking. 866-373-4941; www.hotelpalomar-sf.com.

Prices do not include taxes, surcharges or other fees unless noted. Deal availability may be limited. Restrictions such as blackout dates and advance-purchase requirements may apply.

-- Linda Zavoral,