Our daily look at nearby getaways
BBQ Bootcamp in the Santa Ynez Valley
Spend a long weekend learning the 101 on grilling perfect meats. Read »
Solvang Holiday Wine About
It's a glittery, glass-ful (and glass-filled) stroll through a sparkly city. Read »
Santa Ynez Beer Trail Map
Where do you find the best brews around a famous wine country? Check your map. Read »
Solvang's Second Century Soiree
Love you your quaint village? Help it welcome the next 100 years. Read »
Los Olivos Day in the Country
One of wine country's sweetest small towns throws an autumn-flavored party. Read »
First-Ever Peruvian Horse Ranch Tour
Santa Ynez Peruvian Horse Ranches open up to visitors; you'll meet hundreds of maned beauties. Read »
Santa Ynez Valley Trails Week
Join a beer trail or a wine trail or a sweets trail. Then get walking or riding or sipping. Read »
Lake Cachuma Will Open to Kayaks
Oh, and to canoes, too. It's a change of policy, and just in time for warmer weather. Read »
Santa Ynez Valley Free Museum Day
Over a half dozen institutions are waiving admission for a day. 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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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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