Our daily look at nearby getaways
Holiday Out with Thomas
A certain tank engine is toot-toot-ing to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Read »
Welcome Back, Monarch Butterflies
One of our state's most famous visitors alights near Santa Cruz. Read »
Passport Day in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Ready to chat up winemakers, visit typically closed-to-the-public wineries, and try special vinos? Yes and yes and yes. Read »
Santa Cruz Foodies Wanted
Know your Santa Cruz supperies? You will with this West Cliff Inn package. Read »
Hummingbird Days
Make for the Arboretum in Santa Cruz for a day devoted to wee winged creatures. Read »
Santa Cruz's Chowderiest Day
Cooks with big pots and giant ladles go clam-to-clam for creamy greatness. 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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