Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour

Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour

The Amgen Tour is making eight runs around the state; find your watch spot. Read »

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:40 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Soapbox Racers of Nevada City

The Soapbox Racers of Nevada City

An offbeat town's zippiest summer event will soon roll. Read »

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Devils Postpile: Remote, Stark, and Stunning

Devils Postpile: Remote, Stark, and Stunning

The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Mushrooms of Morgan Hill

The Mushrooms of Morgan Hill

The San Jose-close burg gets the fun(gi) going. Read »

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Summertime at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Summertime at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

A host of activities, and a new free app, are on the institution's schedule. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

California Strawberry Fest Turns 30

California Strawberry Fest Turns 30

The strawberry is the star in Oxnard at its annual May festival. Read »

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Santa Cruz Sips: Roots That Rock

Santa Cruz Sips: Roots That Rock

The vintners of the Santa Cruz Mountains turn over two June weekends to sipping pleasures. Read »

Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Big Trees Tour of Yosemite's Mariposa Grove

The Big Trees Tour of Yosemite's Mariposa Grove

Put on the headphones and prepare to marvel at mega sequoias. Read »

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Silicon Restaurant Week: Three Menus

Silicon Restaurant Week: Three Menus

New eateries have been added since the last go-around. What will you try? Read »

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

June Mountain Set to Reopen

June Mountain Set to Reopen

The Eastern Sierra ski destination has re-thrown open the doors wide. Read »

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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Trip 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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