Our daily look at nearby getaways
Rare Jellies in Monterey
Aquariums have never been able to keep Crown Jellies, but the Monterey Bay Aquarium found a way. Read »
Monterey's Sea Otter Rescue
A rescued pup joins the Sea Otter Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read »
Monterey Shark Days
Sharks swim at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and people who love sharks come to learn all about them. Read »
A Great White Bids Monterey Farewell
The young male shark became the Monterey Bay Aquarium's autumn star; now he's off into the Pacific. Read »
Drifters Galleries Reopen
Those popular jellies and nettles are back, just in time for summer. Read »
Awww Dept: Penguin Chicks in Monterey
A trio of fuzzy little birdies are now at home at the aquarium. 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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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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