Our daily look at nearby getaways
Jogging by Camels: Safari Park Half Marathon
It's one of our state's most scenic 'n wild runs. Read »
Rare Birds Mark Three Decades
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park condors mark a feathery-nice birthday. Read »
Snow in San Diego (at Least for the Pandas)
The pandas, including baby Xiao Liwu, are getting a frosty treat. Read »
Takin About Spring Break at San Diego Zoo
Enjoy the new baby takin, the panda cub, and more animal goodness. Read »
Adopt a Panda for Valentine's
Finding yourself head-over-heels for Xiao Liwu? Share the love. Read »
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Set for Public Debut
Thousands have watched him grow on YouTube; now see him live. Read »
Baby Panda Growing Up Too Fast
The San Diego Zoo's still-unnamed cub took his first steps this week -- on camera. 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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