Our daily look at nearby getaways
Hang Ten Surf Package
Is this finally the year you check this item off the bucket list? Hotel Solamar makes it easy. Read »
A Sweet Ojai Deal
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa celebrates its city's famous fruit with a sweet deal. Read »
Golf in Gold Country
Gold Country is known for wine tasting, jumping frogs, and some really excellent links. Read »
Palihotel Melrose Debuts
Taken a shine to the much-buzzed-over Palihouse Holloway? Palihotel Melrose is here. Read »
Hotel del: Free Nights and Fresh Rooms
The queen of Coronado has a set of refreshed Victorian rooms and a nice deal afoot. Read »
Your Valentine's Castle
The Mission Inn has a bevy of February 14th-ish packages. Roses? Cupcakes? Yes, you got it. Read »
Grist Mill Getaway
There's an impressive grist mill reproduction in San Luis Obispo, and you can stay in it. Read »
Experience the Finer Things
With some planning, a staycation or weekend getaway can be like living the life of luxury. 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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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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