Our daily look at nearby getaways
Feast, Film, and the American Riviera
Like your movies with a merlot on the side? Santa Barbara shares your tastes. Read »
Car-Free Train Discount Bests Carmageddon
If you feel like taking to the rails, Santa Barbara Car Free has word on a solid discount. Read »
Sea Cave Kayak Deal
Looking for something to do with your long-weekend Monday? Head out to sea. Read »
CycleMAYnia
It's a full month of swap meets, sweet rides, and spokes-focused outings around Santa Barbara. 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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