Our daily look at nearby getaways
Winter Deals in Big Bear
$69 a night? That's the starting point for lift and lodging packages. Read »
Fall Colors and Free Gas in Big Bear
If high gas prices are keeping you from heading into the mountains for some fall color, the Big Bear Resort Association has a deal for you. Read »
Big Bear Autumn Deals
The leaves'll be changing up the hill soon; want to score a stay-over discount? Read »
Big Bear's Old Miners Days
They're partying for several days up the mountain. One highlight? Outhouse races. Read »
Cycle and Cinema
The Lake Arrowhead Film Festival is set to roll. And, next door, over in Big Bear? The AMGEN Tour of California pedals through. Read »
Big Bear Deal for Amgen Fans
Cycle fans ready to see Amgen roll into Big Bear have a sweet package in store. Read »
Moonridge Animal Park Photo Day
Snap away for a chance to get into the Big Bear park's next calendar. 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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