Our daily look at nearby getaways
Pumpkinliner Takes to the Rails
The Fillmore & Western's annual October train is set to chugga-chugga. Read »
In Search of the Headless Horseman
The Fillmore & Western Railway debuts its second spooky train; the Pumpkinliner is already chug-chug-chugging. Read »
Trains, BBQ, and Dad's Day
Board the Fillmore & Western for a toot-toot through Heritage Valley. Read »
Easter Eggs and Big Trains
Several Southern California trains will be celebrating Easter with holiday-nice activities. Read »
Look Who's Riding the Catalina Zip Line
Santa is trying out the offbeat conveyances around SoCal. Read »
Headless Horseman Train (with Lasers!)
A seasonal Fillmore run recalls Ichabod, with a touch of tech. Read »
North Pole Express Tickets Go on Sale
You don't need to ho ho ho just yet, but you can make your ho ho ho-ing plans now. 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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Robots of Riverside
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Opening Week at Big Bear
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9 Amazing Natural "Highs"
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California's Great Parks
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Spotlight San Diego: Waves on Imperial Beach
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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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Things to Do in Balboa Park in November
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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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