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Taking a Fast Raft on Monterey Bay
It's a low-to-the-water ocean experience. What will you see from there? Read »
Santa Barbara, Seen from Two Wheels
There are plenty of ways to cycle around the American Riviera. Read »
A Salt Masterpiece in Monterey
The Monterey Museum of Art is featuring an elegant and ephemeral artwork. Read »
Group Hike, Glacier Point, Glorious Views
Get to know the national park alongside other adventurers. Read »
Give Back Getaway in Laguna Niguel
Been wanting to try a volunteer vacation? The Ritz-Carlton has suggestions. Read »
Interested? Howard Hughes's Tahoe Getaway for Sale
The eccentric visionary's lake-close abode is on the selling block. Read »
New Hearst Castle Tour: Designing the Dream
The summertime tour will take in the North Wing (and Neptune Pool, natch). Read »
Laguna Beach's Magical Fair: Sawdust Art Festival
The outdoor art and craft bazaar readies for its summer season. Read »
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Whether you’re looking for a relaxing, close weekend away or an exciting week-long adventure, Worth the Trip offers daily stories on what is truly worth your valuable vacation time. Whether by car, plane, train, boat, bicycle, kayak or snowshoes -- Worth the Trip points you in the right direction.
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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.
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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