Our daily look at nearby getaways
Two Royal Ships to Say Hello in Long Beach
Rare ship visit: The Queen Elizabeth is set to sail by Queen Mary. Read »
Queen Mary at the Holidays
An ice rink, ice sculptures, and a grand tree lighting mark a big boat's season. Read »
Grand Prix Time in Long Beach
It's one of the most famous street races in the world; zoom fans'll be out by the thousands. Read »
The Queen Mary Turns 75
The famous ocean liner is marking a big birthday with fireworks and festivities. Read »
"Laird"ing It Up on the Queen Mary
The big ship's big Scottish Festival is just ahead. There are festival stay-over deals, too. 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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