Our daily look at nearby getaways
The '80s Visit Costa Mesa
A Day-Glo party precedes "Flashdance -- The Musical." Leg warmers on! Read »
75+ Vendors: SoCal Spring Garden Show
Make for Costa Mesa and get your little patch o' land shipshape. Read »
It's a Big, Big, Big Pet Expo
Dogs, cats, and all sorts of beasties are the stars in Costa Mesa. Read »
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
The comedian will reprise some favorites, for one night only, in Costa Mesa. Read »
"Wicked" Casts a Bit of Magic: A Ticket Lottery
The Segerstrom Center announces a lottery for day-of seats. Read »
Monterey Jazz Festival Goes on the Road
The celebrated music festival spends a day in Orange County. Read »
OC Elvis Festival
One of SoCal's biggest King-themed events prepares to take the stage in Costa Mesa. 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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