Our daily look at nearby getaways
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 »
15,000 Ducks Ready to "Race"
It's a fundraiser, it is a day out by a lake, it is quite the sight to behold. Read »
Nerdy Safari
Safari West introduces a new tour that covers more ground about the park's famous animals. Read »
Christmas in May
Are you a big fan of the Napa Wine Train's St. Nicholas? You can get your tickets now. Read »
Summer Starts on Catalina Island
It's all about the Flying Fish as a famous ocean burg heads into June. Read »
A Writer's Ojai Spa Getaway
Need to relax more to let the words flow? This combo may help you with both. Read »
The Great Monterey Clam Chowder and Calamari Festival
Can't ever choose between the two? Then don't. Read »
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
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.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals, warmer weather -- yes, there are reasons to head south.
From wine tasting in Temecula to visitng Shamu at Sea World.
Culture, wine, boating, hiking, beachcombing, museums. You don't have to drive far to get away.
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