Worth the Drive
Our daily look at nearby getaways
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sunset's Savor the Central Coast

Sunset's Savor the Central Coast

Beautiful Santa Margarita Ranch is the setting for the Sunset sup fest. Read »

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Grist Mill Getaway

Grist Mill Getaway

There's an impressive grist mill reproduction in San Luis Obispo, and you can stay in it. Read »

Monday, Jan 2, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A Very Obispo 2012

A Very Obispo 2012

Things are about to get very SLO come the new year. Read »

Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Merry-Making at Madonna Inn

Merry-Making at Madonna Inn

Do Christmas dinner in one of the Christmasiest rooms in all of the Golden State. 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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