Our daily look at nearby getaways
Zooming Down the Hills of Catalina
Elite skaters zoom down over a mile of hilly Catalina Island. Read »
The Fish Shall Fly Again Near Catalina
Is this the year you're finally going to see that wonder of Catalina Island? Read »
Sweethearts Day on Catalina Island
An island getaway that's not too far from home is very Valentine's to us. Read »
Summer Starts on Catalina Island
It's all about the Flying Fish as a famous ocean burg heads into June. 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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