Our daily look at nearby getaways
Opening: Disneyland's Fantasy Faire
What's that storybook village next to Sleeping Beauty's Castle? Why it is the new... See Full Gallery »
One Huge Disney Convention
Disney fans, prepare to nab those all-important tickets way in advance of opening day. Read »
Disney Recreates a Famous Movie Palace
If you know Los Angeles history you likely remember the Carthay Circle. Now Disney California Adventure has revived the historic movie palace. Read »
Cal Expo Acquires California (Sign)
The much-photographed Disney California Adventure sign moves north. Read »
D23 Expo Reveals Dates
The mega Disney convention announces its 2013 dates (that's right; 2013). Read »
New Disney Attractions Get an Official Date
Which will you visit first, Cars Land or Buena Vista Street? Read »
The Earl in Anaheim
You've been wanting the Earl of Sandwich to head for the Golden State? You're in luck. 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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