Our daily look at nearby getaways
Temecula Marks Wine Tourism Day
The vino-rich area marks the first-ever celebration to pair the two. Read »
Temecula Valley's CRUSH
Harvest time is a-happening, and 34 Temecula wineries are gathering to mark the moment. Read »
Taking Dad Wine Tasting
Does your pop know his pinots? There'll be Father's Day to-dos around Temecula. Read »
Breakfast and Balloons
The Monte de Oro Winery is rising early during the Temecula sky party. Read »
A Taste of Temecula Valley
Several local eateries will be dishing up the goods. Oh. And a few wineries, too. Read »
A Quintet of Temecula Tours
The Temecula Valley Winegrowers have ideas for foodies, oenophiles, balloon buffs, and more. Read »
Temecula Valley Restaurant Month
Just over a dozen restaurants and wineries are participating. 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.
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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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