Our daily look at nearby getaways
George in Palm Springs
The actor will receive the Chairman Award at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Read »
Music Block Party, Palm Springs-Style
A whole caboodle of bands'll be rocking out the summer at Dillon's Roadhouse. Read »
Desert Days at the Ace
Plans didn't gel, or coalesce, or do whatever plans are supposed to? There's still hope. Read »
Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week
Desert dining deals? Oh yeah. They're just ahead. Read »
Mother's Day at the Tram
You want to give mom brunch, but your mom wants some adventure, too? Done and done. Read »
Elvis Honeymoon Weekend
The desert-cool Elvis Honeymoon Hideout has several rockin' events on. Read »
Drive-In Movies Go Golf Cart
Rancho Las Palmas has a few specials on now. Just be sure to make time for a cart-close flick. Read »
About
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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Authors
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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