Our daily look at nearby getaways
Ventura's Mega Paint Weekend
The salty air'd burg is setting up the canvases. Many, many canvases. Read »
Ventura's Kinetic Sculpture Race
Whimsical machines, full of humor and heart, roll for a fine cause. Read »
Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration
The Johnny Cash Music Festival proved a rollicking festival in '11. It's headed back to Ventura for more cars, guitars, and vintage pin-up style. Read »
Ventura Music Week
Blues, swing, jazz, and more; one of the rockingest weeks on the coast is set to start. 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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