Our daily look at nearby getaways
The World's First-Ever Motel
Let your mind wander back to the days of yore, when life was simple and an overnight stay was just under two bucks. Read »
Oil Lamp Tours at the Whaley House
The flickery walk-arounds are just one part of the landmark's October calendar. Read »
Finding The MAiZE Around California
The seasonal cornfield attraction boasts eight Golden State locations. Read »
Tacos and Surf-work
Craving something that screams "San Diego?" Stop in here and you'll find it. Read »
Oktoberfest-Adjacent Dachshund Races
Get the woof-woof on the Huntington Beach barker rallies. 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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Get a Room: The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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Top 7 Hiking Trails in San Diego
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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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