Our daily look at nearby getaways
Stand Still, for Art's Sake, in Laguna Beach
Love Pageant of the Masters? Tryouts are just ahead. Read »
A Winter Fantasy in Laguna Beach
One of SoCal's most festive shop places boasts Santa and other festive touches. Read »
Recycled Fashions in Laguna Beach
One of the highlights of the mega Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach prepares to... See Full Gallery »
Laguna Beach Fest's 80-Day Giveaway
The venerable Festival of the Arts turns 80 this year. And to celebrate? They're doing a grand giveaway for fans. Read »
New Surf & Sand Packages
Hello, Laguna Beach. Hello, stretching near the water. Hello, sticky s'mores. Read »
Sweet Seasonal Shopping Spectacular
Sawdust Winter Fantasy boasts one-of-a-kind gifts and plenty of twinkly splendor, too. Read »
45th Annual Sawdust Art Festival
The Laguna Beach summertime tradition prepares to open for another season. Read »
Laguna Beach Art Walk
Those lovely, lark-about summer Thursday evenings go into higher, happier gear around the LB. 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.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
When you have to/want to take the kids along.
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ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has 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.
Becky Stickney
Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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