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Our daily look at nearby getaways
Monterey Bay Jellyfish Jamboree
The aquarium's most ethereal visitors get their own weekend-long party. Read »
Rare Jellies in Monterey
Aquariums have never been able to keep Crown Jellies, but the Monterey Bay Aquarium found a way. Read »
Aquarium-Style April Fools
Is there a Plesiosaurus swimming at one our country's most famous ocean institutes? Read »
Jelly Fish in the Museum
Can't get enough of the ocean's most diaphanous creatures? Monterey's got a double dose of goodness for your jelly jonesing. Read »
Monterey's Sea Otter Rescue
A rescued pup joins the Sea Otter Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read »
Gift (Card) of the Sea
Your pal loves Monterey Bay Aquarium? Here's her next birthday present. Read »
Monterey Shark Days
Sharks swim at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and people who love sharks come to learn all about them. Read »
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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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