Our daily look at nearby getaways
Spend 24 Straight Hours at Disneyland
The Anaheim theme park will be open for a full 24 hours. Read »
A Disneyland Tour for Greenery Buffs
Is your favorite part of Disneyland the landscaping? There's a tour for you. Read »
A Flowery Tribute to One Big Mickey
Floral Mickey is the first sight to greet visitors at Disneyland. Read »
Opening: Disneyland's Fantasy Faire
What's that storybook village next to Sleeping Beauty's Castle? Why it is the new... See Full Gallery »
The Enchanted Tiki Room at 50
A summertime party flowers for a classic Disneyland attraction. Read »
A Mini Disney Con (Ahead of the Mega Disney Con)
Can't wait for the huge Mickey gathering in August? There's something sooner. Read »
A Salute to Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue
Pay special tribute to the long-running Disneyland favorite. Read »
Cars Land Gets the Disney Holiday Treatment
Sleep Beauty's Castle is sparkling, too, and the Haunted Mansion is still in its... See Full Gallery »
A Sweet Treat Inside the Haunted Mansion
A Disneyland attraction shows how a seasonal centerpiece came together. Read »
Disneyland Halloween Starts Early
Autumn arrives ahead of schedule in Anaheim; what treats does the park have in store? 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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