Our daily look at nearby getaways
Here Come the Colorful Quakies
If you're an aspen aficionado, best make for Tahoe lickety-split. Read »
Farm-to-Table in Tahoe City
It's a beach-close dinner to raise money for the local farmers market. Read »
High Notes at Lake Tahoe
If you like tunes, Tahoe, and not spending a ton of cash, get to know High Notes. Read »
Tahoe-Style Paddle Boarding
The lake is called "the largest stand-up flat water paddle boad venue in the country." Read »
Opening Day at the Lake
North Tahoe is welcoming the summer season with a bevy of water-close to-dos. Read »
Independence Day at Alpine Meadows
The Lake Tahoe ski destination is going to reopen for one sparkler-happy weekend. Read »
Skiing Goes Long at Homewood
Boarding does, too. Due to a lot of snow, the slopes are staying open. 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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