Our daily look at nearby getaways
Surfing Days at the Ventana Inn
A Big Sur lodge teams up with Billabong on a water-nice package. Read »
Big Sur Condor Tours
Mighty wing span, mighty flight; people are booking up the oh-so-popular condor outings at Big Sur. Read »
Big Sur's Stunning Hikes
Wildflowers, waterfalls, and, oh yes, the beach. Find your ideal day stroll. Read »
California Condor Viewing Tour
Tours were suspended with the closure of Highway One at Big Sur; now they're back on. Read »
Good Riding Near Big Sur
See Monterey announced that Big Sur is again "accessible from the south." 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.
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Point Loma Lighthouse Opens to Public
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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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California Thanksgiving Getaways
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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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