Our daily look at nearby getaways
Mission Inn's Festival of Lights
It's a Riverside tradition that's as twinkly as all get-out. Read »
Mission Inn by Night
Enjoy dinner and an evening tour of one of California's prettiest landmarks. Read »
Tea in a Castle
The Mission Inn in Riverside has a special way to celebrate on the Saturday before Mother's Day. Read »
Your Valentine's Castle
The Mission Inn has a bevy of February 14th-ish packages. Roses? Cupcakes? Yes, you got it. Read »
The Merry, Merry Mission Inn
"Dazzling" doesn't begin to describe the Riverside landmark's holiday display. Read »
Ghost Walk Riverside
There are two tours, one for families and one for those wanting a scarier experience. Read »
The Reagan Honeymoon Package
The Mission Inn is paying tribute to some of its most famous guests, via a special deal. Read »
Anne Rice in Riverside
Plus, the Mission Inn will offer two packages related to the author's latest novel. 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.
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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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