Worth the Drive
Our daily look at nearby getaways
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Rare Birds Mark Three Decades

Rare Birds Mark Three Decades

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park condors mark a feathery-nice birthday. Read »

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Big Sur Condor Tours

Big Sur Condor Tours

Mighty wing span, mighty flight; people are booking up the oh-so-popular condor outings at Big Sur. Read »

Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

California Condor Viewing Tour

California Condor Viewing Tour

Tours were suspended with the closure of Highway One at Big Sur; now they're back on. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

First Blue Whale of Season Spotted

First Blue Whale of Season Spotted

An Condor Express sighting gets whale fans aflutter. 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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