Our daily look at nearby getaways
Alpacas, Music, and Earth Day
Cities all over mark Earth Day, but the holiday has strong and historic ties to Santa Barbara. Read »
Earth Day in the National Parks
Go on a Earth Day bike ride in of the world's most beloved valleys. Or celebrate a candlelit Earth Hour at the Wuksachi. Read »
St. Patrick's, Meet Earth Day
The rain played havoc with the OC Marketplace's annual shindig. Now it is reappearing in time for Earth Day. Read »
Earth Day in Sequoia National Park
National Park Week continues, meaning free admission and lots of in-park activities. Read »
Earth Day Birding Challenge
Desert birders have 24 hours to find birds. Lots of different birds. Read »
Earth Day Volunteers Needed in State Parks
Lend a hand on one of several California State Parks Foundation projects. Read »
Honoring Santa Barbara's Beginnings
Make for El Presidio to celebrate the city's 229th birthday. Read »
Kimpton Hotels EarthCare Week
Pop-up eco art shows, farmers market feeds, and candlelight wine hours are on the menu. Read »
Earth Day in Santa Barbara
It's a multi-day party in a place that takes the holiday to heart. Read »
Ecotopia in Santa Barbara
April is full of planet-nice events in the spot where Earth Day was born. Read »
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From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.
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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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