Our daily look at deals and getaways
Monterey Car Week
Several headlining events draw vintage-loving auto aficionados to the area. Read »
Rare Jellies in Monterey
Aquariums have never been able to keep Crown Jellies, but the Monterey Bay Aquarium found a way. Read »
Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea
Strolling one of the planet's prettiest nooks and tasting vino? Okay. Read »
Big Sur's Stunning Hikes
Wildflowers, waterfalls, and, oh yes, the beach. Find your ideal day stroll. Read »
Monterey's Sea Otter Rescue
A rescued pup joins the Sea Otter Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read »
Monterey Shark Days
Sharks swim at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and people who love sharks come to learn all about them. Read »
A Great White Bids Monterey Farewell
The young male shark became the Monterey Bay Aquarium's autumn star; now he's off into the Pacific. Read »
Parks for Pups
Areas like the Channel Coast, Monterey, and Malibu offer amazing hiking and scenery for you and your canine companion to explore. 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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