Our daily look at nearby getaways
Rare Jellies in Monterey
Aquariums have never been able to keep Crown Jellies, but the Monterey Bay Aquarium found a way. Read »
Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea
Strolling one of the planet's prettiest nooks and tasting vino? Okay. Read »
Big Sur's Stunning Hikes
Wildflowers, waterfalls, and, oh yes, the beach. Find your ideal day stroll. Read »
Monterey's Sea Otter Rescue
A rescued pup joins the Sea Otter Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read »
Gift (Card) of the Sea
Your pal loves Monterey Bay Aquarium? Here's her next birthday present. Read »
Monterey Shark Days
Sharks swim at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and people who love sharks come to learn all about them. Read »
A Great White Bids Monterey Farewell
The young male shark became the Monterey Bay Aquarium's autumn star; now he's off into the Pacific. Read »
Monterey Bay Aquarium Welcomes Great White
A young shark goes temporarily on exhibit. Want to see him? Get to Monterey and quick. 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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