Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:39 -0700 Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:39 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Lovable-Photographable-Soon-Ugliest-Dog-Contest-206773381.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:19:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ugliestpup117248966.jpg
Have a snaggle-toothed hound? There's still time to enter.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Sierra-Springtime-Ski-Then-Bike-Then-Ski-Again-207252751.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:18:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/memorialmammothskibike.jpg
Snow's open on Mammoth Mountain through Memorial Day.

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Hot deals heat up at one of the desert's prettiest destinations.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/The-Beautiful-Birds-of-Free-Flight-207585601.html Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/freeflightbird1.jpg
Parrots and Cockatoos and other fine feathers call the Del Mar sanctuary home

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Pageant-of-the-Masters-Salutes-the-Cinema-207004731.html Tue, 14 May 2013 11:12:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/pageantofthemastersmakeup.jpg
The venerable "pose like art" extravaganza takes on a movie theme.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/A-Whimsical-Tour-for-Greenery-Buffs-206772061.html Mon, 13 May 2013 11:55:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/232*120/cultivatingthemagic.jpg
Is your favorite part of Disneyland the landscaping? There's a tour for you.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Bay-to-Breakers-Run-Unleashes-the-Outlandish-206778721.html Sat, 11 May 2013 08:13:43 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/baytobreakers87447766.jpg
It's strange, it's healthy, it's beloved, it's San Francisco.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Great-May-Deal-Savor-the-Central-Coast-Tickets-206802191.html Sat, 11 May 2013 08:14:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/savorcentral_brittanyapp.jpg
There's a sale on for tickets to this foodie favorite.

Photo Credit: Brittany App

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Horses-Snapshots-and-a-Ride-to-Mirror-Lake-206363481.html Fri, 10 May 2013 13:08:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/yosemitevalleystablednc.jpg
The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season, Giddy up!

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/A-Desert-Resort-Getaway-for-99-a-Night-206663071.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:32 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/rancho99summerdeal.jpg
Summer's coming and the desert resorts are kicking off the deals.

Photo Credit: Rancho Las Palmas

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

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/17-Mile-Drive-by-Segway-206107761.html Mon, 06 May 2013 11:10:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/17MileDriveSegway.jpg
Call it a fresh way to take in the waves, cypress trees, and views.

Photo Credit: Segway Tours Monterey

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Happy-100th-Avalon-206009541.html Thu, 09 May 2013 18:12:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/AvalonEast_Catalina.jpg
Catalina Island's biggest city throws a centennial party.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Pugs-Run-Amuck-in-Del-Mar-205982691.html Fri, 03 May 2013 10:25:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/219*120/070109pug001.jpg
At 22, the Pug Party in Del Mar is venerable. Not to mention dang cute.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Devils-Postpile-Remote-Stark-and-Stunning--205647681.html Tue, 07 May 2013 16:15:31 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DevilsPostpile2_NPS.jpg
The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Drive-a-Muscle-Car-in-Vegas-205479251.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:17:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/201*120/musclevegas1.jpg
Vroom-vroom at the wheel of a sleek machine.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/A-Famously-Sweet-Fest-at-30-204792441.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:09:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/californiastrawberry30.jpg
The strawberry is the star in Oxnard at its annual May festival.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/June-Mountain-Set-to-Reopen-204387931.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:14:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Junebluebirdmtn.jpg
The Eastern Sierra ski destination has re-thrown open the doors wide.

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The Lassen Volcanic Park getaway is booking rooms for summer.

Photo Credit: Drakesbad Guest Ranch

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Temecula-Marks-Wine-Tourism-Day-204792291.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:57:36 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/wine-grape-shutterstock_71718745.jpg
The vino-rich area marks the first-ever celebration to pair the two.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/The-Big-Trees-Tour-of-Yosemites-Mariposa-Grove-204730461.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:56:59 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/bigtreetramtours.jpg
Put on the headphones and prepare to marvel at mega sequoias.

Photo Credit: Yosemite

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Hot-Times-on-Catalina-Island-204353271.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:35:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/avalonball_davewelch.jpg
The vintage Avalon Ball extends to an entire weekend.

Photo Credit: Dave Welch

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Photographing-Bodie-201252251.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:38:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/183*120/bodiehouse.JPG
Shutterbugs get occasional early entry to the gold-mining town.

Photo Credit: Alysia Gray Painter

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/The-Craft-Beers-of-Santa-Ynez-Valley-203881231.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:59:39 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/209*120/beer23.jpg
It's an area known for wine, but May is beer's time to foam.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Mmm-Savory-West-Coast-BBQ-Classic-203813551.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:17:17 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ap-ribs.jpg
Smoky, succulent meats are king on the Queen Mary.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/An-OC-Beach-Party-Fetes-California-Wines-203810931.html Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ocwinefestbeachscene.jpg
Pretty settings in the OC and Santa Barbara, plus vino, make for swanky soirees.

Photo Credit: California Wine Festival

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Is it too late to go Death Valley? Nope; summer is a special season, too.

Photo Credit: Furnace Creek Resort

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Stagecoach-Beyond-the-Stages-203453581.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:38:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Stagecoach_143583366.jpg
The huge country music-tacular heads for the desert. What's to do?

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Joshua-Trees-in-Bloom-202585411.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:15:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Joshua151556352.jpg
The desert pops with subtle colors come April.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Peeking-Inside-the-Hearst-Castle-Kitchen-202243931.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:55:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hearstcastlekitchen1.jpg
The Cottages & Kitchen Tour delves into the landmark's domestic side.

Photo Credit: Hearst Castle

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Zooming-Down-the-Hills-of-Catalina-202624731.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:37:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/catalinaskatehills1.jpg
Elite skaters zoom down over a mile of hilly Catalina Island.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Inspiration-Now-Healthy-Living-Festival-202735131.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:05:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/cool-foods-watermelon.jpg
Is this the spring you make changes? Head to Del Mar for a jumpstart.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Free-Days-During-National-Park-Week-202060281.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:38:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/lassennpsfree.jpg
Admission will be waived at dozens of parks across the country.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Taste-of-Julian-202331481.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:46:20 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/179*120/dining-shutterstock_76855774.jpg
Find the town's treats (beyond its famous apple pie).

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Mammoth schusses into spring with a weather-focused discount.

Photo Credit: Mammoth Mountain

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Bikers-Rest-at-El-Capitan-Canyon-201695681.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:35:26 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/bikeelcap1.jpg
Plan on cycling through Santa Barbara? Here's your luxe stay-over.

Photo Credit: El Capitan Canyon

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Tachevah--The-Middle-of-the-Coachella-Sandwich-201652841.html Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:58:28 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/196*120/passionpitband1.jpg
Staying in the desert for both music weekends? Best go Tachevah.

Photo Credit: Passion Pit

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Palm-Springs-Celebrates-75-Years-201669541.html Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:58:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/psvisitpool1.jpg
SoCal's sunny playground marks a major milestone.

Photo Credit: Palm Springs

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Wild-Horse-Sanctuary-Trail-Rides-Open-201109281.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:15:12 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/trailridesshingletown.jpg
It's springtime in Shingletown, which means the ponies are ready to ride.

Photo Credit: Wild Horse Sanctuary

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Giddy-Up-Riding-the-Carriages-of-the-West-200981451.html Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:46:18 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/206*120/stagecoachynez.jpg
Take a vintage roll through the hills of Santa Ynez Valley.

Photo Credit: Spirit of the West

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Venturas-Mega-Paint-Weekend-199287871.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:19:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/216*120/paintventuragroup.jpg
The salty air'd burg is setting up the canvases. Many, many canvases.

Photo Credit: Paint Ventura

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The actor's bucolic spread is on the Three Rivers Hidden Gardens Tour.

Photo Credit: Three Rivers

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Bloom-Time-Flower-Fields--200687951.html Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:51:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/214*120/flowerfieldsmarch29.jpg
Want to see Carlsbad's most colorful sight? It's happening now.

Photo Credit: Flower Fields

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Ye-Olde-Ren-Faire-Hotel-Package-199404581.html Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:33:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/199*120/renfairjoust12.jpg
Don't want to head right home after the revelries? Huzzah!

Photo Credit: Mike Du Bose

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Mount-San-Jacinto-Summertime-Deal-200645951.html Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:18:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/214*120/TramPSSummerMt.jpg
Plan on hiking in crisp mountain air this summer? Get your tram pass.

Photo Credit: Palm Springs Aerial Tram

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Desert-Flowers-Wildflowers-Borrego-Springs-San-Diego-Spring-200593391.html Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:05:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/desertflower_0648.jpg
It's time to take the drive if you want to see this year's desert flowers.

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/California-Wolf-Center-Photo-Tours-200554681.html Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:00:32 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/californiawolfjulian.jpg
Grab your camera and make a special visit to the Julian sanctuary.

Photo Credit: California Wolf Center

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Feather-Down-Farm-Experience-Arrives-in-California-197554551.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:12:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/featherdown1.jpg
A trend that started in the Netherlands is set to open near Oroville.

Photo Credit: Feather Down

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Springtime-La-Valencia-and-Delish-Eats-200159551.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:06:43 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/210*120/lavalenciawater1.jpg
The queen of La Jolla is undergoing a refurb, but specials abound.

Photo Credit: La Valencia

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The Santa Monica gem has deals on for its big birthday year.

Photo Credit: Georgian Hotel

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