Our daily look at nearby getaways
Palihotel Melrose Debuts
Taken a shine to the much-buzzed-over Palihouse Holloway? Palihotel Melrose is here. Read »
Old World Chocolate Festival
It's not Oktoberfest but Valentineoberfest. You get where we're going with that. Read »
Leap Year Babies Get Free Mammoth Stay
Born on Feb. 29? Love your snow? Get up the mountain for a sweet deal. Read »
Botanic Garden Valentine's Day
Love nature and want a more unusual Valentine's Day? Get to Encinitas. Read »
Scotland Celebrated, Queen Mary-Style
Sheep-herding, whisky-tasting, and pipes-a-baggin' (or is that bags-a-pipin'?) -- it is nearly time again for the Scottish Festival and Games. Read »
Pedaling Death Valley
Flowers may be popping up, soon; ready to take a spin and see what you see? Read »
Visiting Napa's Love Lock Bridge
A favorite Napa Valley spot will, once again, receive its share of lovey-dovey Valentine's visitors. Read »
Palm Springs Tram Contest
Can you guess when winter will wrap near Palm Springs? You could score some free tram tickets. Read »
About
A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
When you have to/want to take the kids along.
Photos & Videos
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California's Great Parks
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13 Facts: Cabrillo Nat'l Monument
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Visiting California's Missions
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The Carlsbad We Know and Love
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Get a Room: The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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Top 7 Hiking Trails in San Diego
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Things to Do in Balboa Park in November
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California Thanksgiving Getaways
Authors
ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
Becky Stickney
Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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