Our daily look at nearby getaways
Fee-Free Days in the National Parks
The first of the "pay no admission" days of the year is just ahead. Read »
National Public Lands Day
It's a fee-free day to give back to our wild spaces; give back and admire them, too. Read »
National Parks Say "Thank You" to Veterans
The parks that charge fees will waive them in honor of Veterans Day Weekend. Read »
Share the Experience Photo Contest
The National Park Foundation wants your best snapshot. The prize? A national park trip, natch. Read »
Mountains, Sky, Serenity: National Park Week
Dozens of national parks will be waiving entrance fees for just over a week. Read »
Free Park Visits for Public Lands Day
The National Park Service is waiving admission on Saturday, Sept. 25. Read »
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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.
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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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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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