Copyright 2013 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 08:58:41 -0700 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:58:41 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Sweet-Summer-Deal-at-Korakia-Pensione-207249851.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:16:03 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/198*120/korakiapool1.jpg
Hot deals heat up at one of the desert's prettiest destinations.

Photo Credit: Korakia Pensione

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Food-Dance-Tradition-Orange-County-Greek-Festival-207800821.html Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/183*120/gyro-generic.jpg
Have your ouzo and spanokopita at this food-filled celebration.

Photo Credit: Gyro

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Desert-Resort-Getaway-for-99-a-Night-206663071.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/rancho99summerdeal.jpg
Summer's coming and the desert resorts are kicking off the deals.

Photo Credit: Rancho Las Palmas

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/207595401.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:16:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/kirrasandiegozoo.jpg
A new land built especially for koalas is set for its debut at San Diego Zoo.

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Hobnob with alpacas and get up close with a fuzzy rite of spring.

Photo Credit: El Paca Pastures

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Sierra-Springtime-Ski-Then-Bike-Then-Ski-Again-207252751.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:18:34 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/memorialmammothskibike.jpg
Snow's open on Mammoth Mountain through Memorial Day.

Photo Credit: Mammoth Mountain

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Lovable-Photographable-Soon-Ugliest-Dog-Contest-206773381.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:19:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ugliestpup117248966.jpg
Have a snaggle-toothed hound? There's still time to enter.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Great-May-Deal-Savor-the-Central-Coast-Tickets-206802191.html Sat, 11 May 2013 08:14:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/savorcentral_brittanyapp.jpg
There's a sale on for tickets to this foodie favorite.

Photo Credit: Brittany App

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Pageant-of-the-Masters-Salutes-the-Cinema-207004731.html Tue, 14 May 2013 11:12:47 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/pageantofthemastersmakeup.jpg
The venerable "pose like art" extravaganza takes on a movie theme.

Photo Credit: Pageant of the Masters

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Sign-of-Summer-Tioga-Road-Opening-206672741.html Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/tenayalake_kennykarst.jpg
The highway across the Sierra has a tentative opening date.

Photo Credit: Kenny Karst

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Whimsical-Tour-for-Greenery-Buffs-206772061.html Mon, 13 May 2013 11:55:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/232*120/cultivatingthemagic.jpg
Is your favorite part of Disneyland the landscaping? There's a tour for you.

Photo Credit: Disneyland

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It's strange, it's healthy, it's beloved, it's San Francisco.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-80s-Visit-Costa-Mesa-206698901.html Wed, 08 May 2013 20:03:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/flashdance_kylefroman.jpg
A Day-Glo party precedes "Flashdance -- The Musical." Leg warmers on!

Photo Credit: Kyle Froman

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Santa-Barbaras-Big-Amgen-Bike-Tour-Welcome-206684841.html Wed, 08 May 2013 17:21:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Amgen144821046.jpg
Hotel deals, places to watch, and extras dot the two-day event.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Mysterious-and-Magnificent-Candelabra-Tree-206366211.html Wed, 08 May 2013 15:24:50 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/candelabratree.jpg
The much-photographed wonder is inside the Trees of Mystery.

Photo Credit: Candelabra Tree

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Dogs-Head-Out-to-Sea-with-Their-People-206511001.html Tue, 07 May 2013 19:52:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/petdaysandiegohornblower.jpg
Pet Day on the Bay is one of San Diego's quirkiest pup events.

Photo Credit: Pet Day on the Bay

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Devils-Postpile-Remote-Stark-and-Stunning--205647681.html Tue, 07 May 2013 16:15:31 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DevilsPostpile2_NPS.jpg
The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date.

Photo Credit: NPS

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Horses-Snapshots-and-a-Ride-to-Mirror-Lake-206363481.html Fri, 10 May 2013 13:08:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/yosemitevalleystablednc.jpg
The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season, Giddy up!

Photo Credit: Yosemite Valley Stable

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Outside-Lands-Food-Fest-Announced-206336881.html Mon, 06 May 2013 15:55:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sfoutsidelandsfood.jpg
The mega music party is known for its culinary spirit. Here are the details.

Photo Credit: Outside Lands

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An offbeat town's zippiest summer event will soon roll.

Photo Credit: Akim Aginsky

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Catching-Americas-Greatest-Race-205994141.html Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:21 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/amgen145288271.jpg
The Amgen Tour is making eight runs around the state; find your watch spot.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Battle-of-the-Mariachis-206099401.html Sat, 04 May 2013 08:42:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/219*120/Mariachi_83821894.jpg
A stunning setting and stirring music enlivens a springtime Saturday.

Photo Credit: Mariachi

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Happy-100th-Avalon-206009541.html Thu, 09 May 2013 18:12:45 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AvalonEast_Catalina.jpg
Catalina Island's biggest city throws a centennial party.

Photo Credit: Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Froggy-Tradition-Leaps-Onwards-Upwards-205887001.html Thu, 02 May 2013 17:40:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/186*120/jumpingfrogcalaveras1.jpg
The small green amphibians of Calaveras County are ready to reach new heights.

Photo Credit: Jumping Frog Jubilee

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/You-a-Soda-Bottle-and-Rocket-Science-205683671.html Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/discoveryrocketlaunch13.jpg
The Discovery Science Center pairs with Boeing for a fun day of science.

Photo Credit: Discovery Science Center

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/San-Diego-Steampunk-Celebration-205661231.html Thu, 02 May 2013 07:35:17 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/gaslightgathering_jerryabuan.jpg
Goggles on, SoCalers; San Diego's getting a heavy dose of fantasy.

Photo Credit: Jerry Abuan

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Blazin-Banjos-of-Topanga-205411051.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:22:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/banjo212.jpg
Have strings, will jam? Topanga's twangiest day is just ahead.

Photo Credit: Dustin Diaz/Flickr Creative Commons 2.0

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It's one of our state's most scenic 'n wild runs.

Photo Credit: San Diego Zoo Safari Park

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Temecula-Marks-Wine-Tourism-Day-204792291.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:57:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/wine-grape-shutterstock_71718745.jpg
The vino-rich area marks the first-ever celebration to pair the two.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/75-Vendors-SoCal-Spring-Garden-Show-204936151.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:21:48 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/983548.jpg
Make for Costa Mesa and get your little patch o' land shipshape.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Big-Trees-Tour-of-Yosemites-Mariposa-Grove-204730461.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:56:59 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/bigtreetramtours.jpg
Put on the headphones and prepare to marvel at mega sequoias.

Photo Credit: Yosemite

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Famously-Sweet-Fest-at-30-204792441.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:09:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/californiastrawberry30.jpg
The strawberry is the star in Oxnard at its annual May festival.

Photo Credit: California Strawberry Festival

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Hot-Times-on-Catalina-Island-204353271.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:35:21 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/avalonball_davewelch.jpg
The vintage Avalon Ball extends to an entire weekend.

Photo Credit: Dave Welch

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Photographing-Bodie-201252251.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:38:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/183*120/bodiehouse.JPG
Shutterbugs get occasional early entry to the gold-mining town.

Photo Credit: Alysia Gray Painter

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The Eastern Sierra ski destination has re-thrown open the doors wide.

Photo Credit: June Mountain

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Coo-Time-Santa-Barbaras-Wee-Giraffe-204353771.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:33:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sbzoogiraffe1.jpg
Say hello to the newest resident at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Photo Credit: Santa Barbara Zoo

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Gilroy-Garlic-and-Gardens--203816041.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:55:34 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/Garlic_edited-1.jpg
We're blowing a kiss Gilroy's way.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/OCs-Splashy-Cinema-Bash-Newport-Beach-Film-Fest-204155031.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:25:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/215*120/StuckinLoveNBFF.jpg
Studios and indies both find a spot at the week-long movie party.

Photo Credit: Stuck in Love

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/No-Electricity-Just-Quiet-and-Peace-Drakesbad-Guest-Ranch-203913111.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:53:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/drakesbadguest1.jpg
The Lassen Volcanic Park getaway is booking rooms for summer.

Photo Credit: Drakesbad Guest Ranch

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Craft-Beers-of-Santa-Ynez-Valley-203881231.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:59:39 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/209*120/beer23.jpg
It's an area known for wine, but May is beer's time to foam.

Photo Credit: Beer

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Woof-Calabasas-Canine-Classic--203855761.html Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:30:50 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/198*120/canineclassiccalabasas.jpg
Humans and hounds walk, enjoy nature, and help out local orgs.

Photo Credit: Canine Classic

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/A-Viking-Encampment-in-Thousand-Oaks-203847511.html Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:31:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/ScandanavianFestival.jpg
Viking lore, a maypole, and authentic eats round out the lively party.

Photo Credit: Scandinavian Festival

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Mmm-Savory-West-Coast-BBQ-Classic-203813551.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:17:17 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ap-ribs.jpg
Smoky, succulent meats are king on the Queen Mary.

Photo Credit: flikr/BBQ Junkie

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The city's long-running celebration has a starry name or two.

Photo Credit: Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Help-the-Sequoias-While-Visiting-the-Sequoias-203656351.html Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:18:19 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sequoiafoundation1.jpg
A hotel package that's made for Earth Day, and a few extra days, too.

Photo Credit: Sequoia Parks Foundation

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/See-the-Unknown-Coast-by-Bike-202812731.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:17:24 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BikeTourUnknownHumboldt.jpg
A Humboldt ride is scenic, challenging, and full of oceany vistas.

Photo Credit: Jack Hopkins

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Rare-Birds-Mark-Three-Decades-203450601.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:40:33 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sdcondorbday.jpg
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park condors mark a feathery-nice birthday.

Photo Credit: Ken Bohn

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Outside-Lands-Line-Up-Announced-203244841.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:04:44 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/outsidelands12.jpg
Paul McCartney and the Red Hot Chili Peppers head for Golden Gate Park.

Photo Credit: Outside Lands

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