Our daily look at nearby getaways
Angeles National Forest Reopens
Just in time for a long weekend, 98,000 acres are open again. Read »
Kentucky Derby Party
It's nearly pony time, and the Athletic Club is serving classic cocktails and Derby-style dishes. Read »
Room 59 Shines at Chateau Marmont
Condé Nast Traveler picks a fabled room as a favorite "Room with a View." Read »
Welcoming 2011 at Shutters
Swanky supper-club stylings and cinnamon ice cream, too. Happy new year indeed. Read »
Film Meets Four Seasons
The ArcLight has announced a Four Seasons-sweet contest for a new hotel-y film soon to open. 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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