Worth the Drive
Our daily look at nearby getaways
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Movies at a Movie Star Hotel

Movies at a Movie Star Hotel

Watch movies at a hotel once owned by a movie star? It's a North Hollywood kind of thing. Read »

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

15,000 Ducks Ready to "Race"

15,000 Ducks Ready to

It's a fundraiser, it is a day out by a lake, it is quite the sight to behold. Read »

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Nerdy Safari

Nerdy Safari

Safari West introduces a new tour that covers more ground about the park's famous animals. Read »

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 4:34 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Art of Train Travel

The Art of Train Travel

A new Sacramento exhibit looks at 150 years of passenger servic Read »

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Christmas in May

Christmas in May

Are you a big fan of the Napa Wine Train's St. Nicholas? You can get your tickets now. Read »

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Summer Starts on Catalina Island

Summer Starts on Catalina Island

It's all about the Flying Fish as a famous ocean burg heads into June. Read »

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A Writer's Ojai Spa Getaway

A Writer's Ojai Spa Getaway

Need to relax more to let the words flow? This combo may help you with both. Read »

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Hotel del Coronado on a Stamp

Hotel del Coronado on a Stamp

A new Billy Wilder stamp features a certain Coronado landmark. Read »

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Great Monterey Clam Chowder and Calamari Festival

The Great Monterey Clam Chowder and Calamari Festival

Can't ever choose between the two? Then don't. Read »

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Castroville's Star Thistle

Castroville's Star Thistle

The Castroville Artichoke Festival has heart. Many, many hearts in fact. Read »

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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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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.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

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

LA GETAWAY

Unique hotels, ethnic festivals, warmer weather -- yes, there are reasons to head south.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

From wine tasting in Temecula to visitng Shamu at Sea World.

BAY'S BEST

Culture, wine, boating, hiking, beachcombing, museums. You don't have to drive far to get away.

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