Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Monterey Bay Jellyfish Jamboree

Monterey Bay Jellyfish Jamboree

The aquarium's most ethereal visitors get their own weekend-long party. Read »

Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

California Wine Fest Pours in Monterey

California Wine Fest Pours in Monterey

One of the largest of the Golden State vino soirees makes for the Peninsula. Read »

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mushroom Mania, Monterey-Style

Mushroom Mania, Monterey-Style

Beverages, spa treatments, and foraging excursions? It's fall all right. Read »

Thursday, Sep 13, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

55th Monterey Jazz Festival

55th Monterey Jazz Festival

One of the planet's great music confabs'll once again welcome fall. Read »

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 10:50 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Monterey Car Week

Monterey Car Week

Several headlining events draw vintage-loving auto aficionados to the area. Read »

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Hello, Giant Pacific Octopus

Hello, Giant Pacific Octopus

He's 16 feet long, and he's in Monterey. Read »

Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Rare Jellies in Monterey

Rare Jellies in Monterey

Aquariums have never been able to keep Crown Jellies, but the Monterey Bay Aquarium found a way. Read »

Friday, Jun 29, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Brews of Monterey

The Brews of Monterey

Want to do a pub crawl? Here are some top taverns around the city. Read »

Saturday, Jun 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea

Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea

Strolling one of the planet's prettiest nooks and tasting vino? Okay. Read »

Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey and merlot? It's an old and time-honored friendship. 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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