Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Costumes Ahoy: San Francisco's Lively Bay to Breakers Run

Costumes Ahoy: San Francisco's Lively Bay to Breakers Run

It's strange, it's healthy, it's beloved, it's San Francisco. Read »

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8:14 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Great May Deal: Savor the Central Coast Tickets

Great May Deal: Savor the Central Coast Tickets

There's a sale on for tickets to this foodie favorite. Read »

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Horseback Riding Through Yosemite Backcountry

Horseback Riding Through Yosemite Backcountry

The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season, Giddy up! Read »

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 12:37 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A Desert Resort Getaway for $99 a Night

A Desert Resort Getaway for $99 a Night

Summer's coming and the desert resorts are kicking off the deals. Read »

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour

Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour

The Amgen Tour is making eight runs around the state; find your watch spot. Read »

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

17-Mile Drive (by Segway)

17-Mile Drive (by Segway)

Call it a fresh way to take in the waves, cypress trees, and views. Read »

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Happy 100th, Avalon!

Happy 100th, Avalon!

Catalina Island's biggest city throws a centennial party. Read »

Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Pugs Run Amuck in Del Mar

Pugs Run Amuck in Del Mar

At 22, the Pug Party in Del Mar is venerable. Not to mention dang cute. Read »

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Devils Postpile: Remote, Stark, and Stunning

Devils Postpile: Remote, Stark, and Stunning

The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date. Read »

Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Drive a Muscle Car in Vegas

Drive a Muscle Car in Vegas

Vroom-vroom at the wheel of a sleek machine. 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

GET A ROOM

Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.

LA GETAWAY

Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

LOAD THE CAR SEAT

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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