Our daily look at nearby getaways
Takin About Spring Break at San Diego Zoo
Enjoy the new baby takin, the panda cub, and more animal goodness. Read »
Hotel del Coronado at 125
A queen of a hotel marks a major birthday with a year of celebration. Read »
Adopt a Panda for Valentine's
Finding yourself head-over-heels for Xiao Liwu? Share the love. 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 »
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Set for Public Debut
Thousands have watched him grow on YouTube; now see him live. Read »
Feeling the Season in San(ta) Diego
The Omni San Diego is ready to send a Christmas tree to your room. 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.
Follow Us
advertisement
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.
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.
advertisement
