Our daily look at nearby getaways
Hiking the Carmel Highlands
A Hyatt deal sends you out to the trails with a picnic and a guide, too. Read »
Carmel's East End Wine Row
Spend a day tasting vino through one of Carmel's most charming stretches. Read »
Finding Old Hollywood Along the Coast
Making for Monterey or the Central Coast? Discover spots with a starry past. Read »
Carmel Wine Walk-by-the-Sea
Strolling one of the planet's prettiest nooks and tasting vino? Okay. Read »
Queen Bees at Carmel Valley
Little buzzing honey-makers are part of a Mother's Day package at soft-hilled, Carmel-close ranch. Read »
Refuge in Carmel
A new pool-laden retreat offers both men and women a few hours of chilled-out destressing. Read »
Carmel Valley Ranch Feels the Joie
The rustic-swank spot just joined the Joie de Vivre family. Now, let's talk specials. 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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