Our daily look at nearby getaways
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
The comedian will reprise some favorites, for one night only, in Costa Mesa. Read »
A "Bad Dog" Visits Newport Beach
A 28-foot-tall canine leaves its mark on the Orange County Museum of Art. Read »
WonderCon's Anaheim Moment
We're a few weeks out from the mega pop culture confab. Have your strategy? Read »
"Wicked" Casts a Bit of Magic: A Ticket Lottery
The Segerstrom Center announces a lottery for day-of seats. Read »
OC Restaurant Week Raises a Fork to Five Years
Dozens of restaurants around the county prepare for great deals. Read »
Flying to Mammoth from OC? Here's a Ski-riffic Deal.
Yeah, we said "ski-riffic" and meant it, too. Read »
A Salute to Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue
Pay special tribute to the long-running Disneyland favorite. 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.
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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