Our daily look at deals and getaways
Brick-or-Treating at LEGOLAND
Costumes, fireworks, and other kid-cool high jinks are happening every October Saturday in Carlsbad. Read »
Pony Rides & Petting Zoos at Zoomars
A 45-minute trip north (by car or by train) that will delight the kid in anyone. Read »
One Fish, Two Fish
The SEA LIFE Aquarium at LegoLand Resort California knows how to celebrate the ocean. Read »
Angeles National Forest Reopens
Just in time for a long weekend, 98,000 acres are open again. Read »
Experience the Hotel Del Coronado
People have been telling me for years that I needed to plan a trip to the fabulous Hotel Del Coronado. Last month, after living in San Diego for twelve years, I finally took their advice. 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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