Our daily look at nearby getaways
The '80s Visit Costa Mesa
A Day-Glo party precedes "Flashdance -- The Musical." Leg warmers on! Read »
OC's Splashy Cinema Bash: Newport Beach Film Fest
Studios and indies both find a spot at the week-long movie party. Read »
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
The comedian will reprise some favorites, for one night only, in Costa Mesa. Read »
A "Bad Dog" Visits Newport Beach
A 28-foot-tall canine leaves its mark on the Orange County Museum of Art. Read »
WonderCon's Anaheim Moment
We're a few weeks out from the mega pop culture confab. Have your strategy? Read »
"Wicked" Casts a Bit of Magic: A Ticket Lottery
The Segerstrom Center announces a lottery for day-of seats. Read »
OC Restaurant Week Raises a Fork to Five Years
Dozens of restaurants around the county prepare for great deals. Read »
Flying to Mammoth from OC? Here's a Ski-riffic Deal.
Yeah, we said "ski-riffic" and meant it, too. Read »
A Salute to Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue
Pay special tribute to the long-running Disneyland favorite. 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.
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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