Our daily look at nearby getaways
Santa Barbara, Seen from Two Wheels
There are plenty of ways to cycle around the American Riviera. Read »
Santa Barbara's Big Amgen Bike Tour Welcome
Hotel deals, places to watch, and extras dot the two-day event. Read »
Coo Time: Santa Barbara's Wee Giraffe
Say hello to the newest resident at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Read »
A Slithery Santa Barbara Outing
Have a fondness for reptiles? Welcome in the Year of the Snake. Read »
Romantic, Rustic, and Very El Capitan Canyon
A cozy clutch of cabins near the coast offers some sweet Valentine's fun. Read »
How Santa Barbara Does Car-Free
Our own American Riviera has made green a true way of life. See Full Gallery »
The Airy Art of California
Pasadena and Santa Barbara pair up on a painting-pretty presentation. Read »
A Movie and a (Fine) Meal in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's big film party boasts a tasty partnership. 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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