Worth the Drive
Our daily look at nearby getaways
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Free OC Flicks with Theatrical Ties

Free OC Flicks with Theatrical Ties

The Segerstrom Center's popular Movie Mondays are set to unspool. Read »

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 3:53 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Spend 24 Straight Hours at Disneyland

Spend 24 Straight Hours at Disneyland

The Anaheim theme park will be open for a full 24 hours. Read »

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:49 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

What to Do Around the Southern Sierra

What to Do Around the Southern Sierra

It's a place synonymous with summer road trips. Read »

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 3:57 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Cavallo Point's Family Package

Cavallo Point's Family Package

Have your camp experience, this summer, with a posher twist. Read »

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Silver City Goes on a Spirited Search

Silver City Goes on a Spirited Search

Take a haunted walk through one of Kern County's most atmospheric towns. Read »

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Moonbow Magic Over Yosemite Falls

Moonbow Magic Over Yosemite Falls

One is due on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Curious? Read »

Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:22 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Beautiful Birds of Free Flight

The Beautiful Birds of Free Flight

Parrots and Cockatoos and other fine feathers call the Del Mar sanctuary home Read »

Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Drive a Muscle Car in Vegas

Drive a Muscle Car in Vegas

Vroom-vroom at the wheel of a sleek machine. Read »

Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A Sweet Summer Deal at Korakia Pensione

A Sweet Summer Deal at Korakia Pensione

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Food, Dance, Tradition: Orange County Greek Festival

Food, Dance, Tradition: Orange County Greek Festival

Have your ouzo and spanokopita at this food-filled celebration. Read »

About
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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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.

LA GETAWAY

People the world over book their vacations in Los Angeles. You can, too.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

Authors
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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