Worth the Drive
Our daily look at nearby getaways
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sunset's Savor the Central Coast

Sunset's Savor the Central Coast

Beautiful Santa Margarita Ranch is the setting for the Sunset sup fest. Read »

Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Staying Over at Savor

Staying Over at Savor

Savor the Central Coast is just over a month away; find your hotel, and your hotel deal, now. Read »

Friday, May 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Savor the Central Coast

Savor the Central Coast

Sunset's annual wine festival is headed for Hearst Castle, and other pretty points. Read »

Thursday, Sep 30, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Savor the Central Coast Opens

Savor the Central Coast Opens

Sunset sets the table for a weekend of foodie fun. Read »

About
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

GET A ROOM

Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.

LA GETAWAY

People the world over book their vacations in Los Angeles. You can, too.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

Authors
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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