Our daily look at nearby getaways
Visit Balboa Island
From boardwalks to local boutiques, Balboa Island is a slice of classic Americana in the heart of Newport Beach's iconic harbor. Read »
New Lemur Walk Debuts at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
One male and four females call the free-range exhibit home. Read »
Mammoth Foodie Weekend: No Skis, Just Savory Supping
Spend Fourth of July weekend with some tasty eats up the mountain. Read »
Autumn and Wine at the Ahwahnee
Star vintners and enthusiastic oenophiles gather for a fall tradition. Read »
Craft Beer Holiday in Del Mar
The San Diego International Beer Festival is a county fair centerpiece. Read »
A Concierge for Northern Sonoma Wine Country
The Wine Road introduces a new online concierge, to help with planning. Read »
Taking a Fast Raft on Monterey Bay
It's a low-to-the-water ocean experience. What will you see from there? Read »
Group Hike, Glacier Point, Glorious Views
Get to know the national park alongside other adventurers. 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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Travel Kit
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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