Our daily look at deals and getaways
A "Bad Dog" Visits Newport Beach
A 28-foot-tall canine leaves its mark on the Orange County Museum of Art. Read »
Newport Beach Wine Festival
Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Balboa Bay Club tasting vino? Yes, please. Yes yes. Read »
"Shanghai" in Newport Beach
The prestigious Newport Beach Film Festival once again attracts a caboodle of interesting and zingy flicks. Read »
Killer Whales Off Newport Beach
Killer whales, breaching in our very own shore-close waters? It's a holiday gift for Orca lovers. Read »
Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
A cool day by the Pacific, full of sandy sculptures and ocean breezes. 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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