Our daily look at nearby getaways
The Craft Beers of Santa Ynez Valley
It's an area known for wine, but May is beer's time to foam. Read »
Giddy Up: Riding the Carriages of the West
Take a vintage roll through the hills of Santa Ynez Valley. Read »
Solvang Stay-Over Deals
Whether you're headed for Taste of Solvang or not, there are options. Read »
Coming to Wine Country: Bacon & Barrels
A brand-new Los Olivos weekend is all about strips and sips. Read »
BBQ Bootcamp in the Santa Ynez Valley
Spend a long weekend learning the 101 on grilling perfect meats. Read »
Vaquero Day in Santa Ynez
California cowboys, past and present, get the celebratory spotlight. Read »
Solvang Holiday Wine About
It's a glittery, glass-ful (and glass-filled) stroll through a sparkly city. Read »
Santa Ynez Wine Collectors Week
It's the first outing for a wine country week focusing on collectors. Read »
Santa Ynez Valley Weekend Pass
Making for one of California's prettiest corners over Mother's Day Weekend? Buy your pass before you go. 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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