Our daily look at nearby getaways
Dust to Dust Star Party
What do the stars hold for 2012? We don't know, but we can admire them just the same. Read »
Swim in the New Year
Borrego Springs Resort throws a New Year's Eve party. We'll be doing laps in the morning. Read »
Black Friday on the Zip Line
Is your shopping done? Want to skip the early-morning lines? Grab a boat and head west. Read »
Happy 101st Birthday Grant Hotel
Forget what you get a 101-year-old hotel, it's what YOU get that's exciting in this offer. Read »
20 Days, Your Way
You could win 20 free nights -- yep, 20 -- at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Read »
Furnace Creek Inn Reopening Special
The Death Valley landmark prepares to open for its 84th year. Read »
Mammoth's Leaf Peeper Deals
Hot to see some mountain-y foliage? There are ways (and ways to save money, too). 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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Visiting California's Missions
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The Carlsbad We Know and Love
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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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