Our daily look at nearby getaways
SeaWorld San Diego Opens Manta Roller Coaster
New thrill ride simulates the swooping sensation of swimming like a giant manta ray. Read »
Ojai's Art in the Park
A holiday weekend spent in a pretty town looking at art sounds a-okay by us. Read »
Silver City Lantern Tour
The Kern County ghost town goes looking for ghosts with lanterns in hand. Read »
Newport Beach Wine Festival
Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Balboa Bay Club tasting vino? Yes, please. Yes yes. Read »
El Capitan's New Adventure Yurts
Stress? Bah. Hurry and worry? Ha! Sleeping, not far from the beach, in a wee yurt? Sign us up. Read »
Garden Grove's Sweetest Weekend
It's the 54th go-around for the mega carnival. Yep, celebs and rides are part of the whirl. Read »
A Writer's Ojai Spa Getaway
Need to relax more to let the words flow? This combo may help you with both. Read »
Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs
The impressively sized artwork, complete with iconic blowing skirt, will debut in Palm Springs. Read »
Big Sur Condor Tours
Mighty wing span, mighty flight; people are booking up the oh-so-popular condor outings at Big Sur. 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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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.
People the world over book their vacations in Los Angeles. You can, too.
From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
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ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has blogged for NBCLA.com since October 2008, covering Los Angeles go-outs, restaurants, museums, hotels, as well as nearby Worth the Drive destinations. She served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
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