Our daily look at nearby getaways
Pageant of the Masters Salutes the Cinema
The venerable "pose like art" extravaganza takes on a movie theme. Read »
A Sign of Summer: Tioga Road Opening
The highway across the Sierra has a tentative opening date. Read »
A Disneyland Tour for Greenery Buffs
Is your favorite part of Disneyland the landscaping? There's a tour for you. Read »
Costumes Ahoy: San Francisco's Lively Bay to Breakers Run
It's strange, it's healthy, it's beloved, it's San Francisco. Read »
The '80s Visit Costa Mesa
A Day-Glo party precedes "Flashdance -- The Musical." Leg warmers on! Read »
Santa Barbara's Big Amgen Bike Tour Welcome
Hotel deals, places to watch, and extras dot the two-day event. Read »
The Mysterious and Magnificent Candelabra Tree
The much-photographed wonder is inside the Trees of Mystery. Read »
Dogs Head Out to Sea (with Their People)
Pet Day on the Bay is one of San Diego's quirkiest pup events. Read »
Devils Postpile: Remote, Stark, and Stunning
The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date. Read »
Horseback Riding Through Yosemite Backcountry
The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season, Giddy up! 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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