Our daily look at nearby getaways
May Merriment in VenturaCountyWest
From Mother's Day pampering to music festivals, May is an exciting month to visit the destinations of Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura and the California Channel Islands. Read »
Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour
The Amgen Tour is making eight runs around the state; find your watch spot. Read »
The Battle of the Mariachis
A stunning setting and stirring music enlivens a springtime Saturday. Read »
A Froggy Tradition Leaps Onwards, Upwards
The small green amphibians of Calaveras County are ready to reach new heights. Read »
You, a Soda Bottle, and Rocket Science
The Discovery Science Center pairs with Boeing for a fun day of science. Read »
San Diego Steampunk Celebration
Goggles on, SoCalers; San Diego's getting a heavy dose of fantasy. Read »
Jogging by Camels: Safari Park Half Marathon
It's one of our state's most scenic 'n wild runs. 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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