Our daily look at nearby getaways
Koalafornia in California
A new land built especially for koalas is set for its debut at San Diego Zoo. Read »
Dogs Head Out to Sea (with Their People)
Pet Day on the Bay is one of San Diego's quirkiest pup events. 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 »
Rare Birds Mark Three Decades
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park condors mark a feathery-nice birthday. Read »
Snow in San Diego (at Least for the Pandas)
The pandas, including baby Xiao Liwu, are getting a frosty treat. Read »
Home-Brewing Meets the Boutique Hotel
Hotel Solamar adds some flavorful foam to San Diego's rising beer scene. Read »
A "Butterfly Jungle" in San Diego
A fluttery tradition is set to alight at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 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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