Copyright 2012 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 05:14:56 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:14:56 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Queen-Marys-Memorial-Day-Salute-151622765.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:26 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/QueenMaryGreyGhost.jpg
Show your military ID, or show in uniform, and get a first-class pass on the big ship. The deal is on for a short time.

Photo Credit: Queen Mary

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Sweet-Strawberry-Fest-151443795.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:49:59 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/StrawberryFestGirls.jpg
It's one of California's biggest berry bashes. Save us a slice of pie, 'k? Wait, two slices? With whipped cream? And a tart. And some shortcake...

Photo Credit: California Strawberry Festival

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Playground-in-a-Day-151422645.html Mon, 14 May 2012 13:10:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PlaygroundAnaheimMay.jpg
Volunteers constructed a new Anaheim kid destination over just a few hours.

Photo Credit: City of Anaheim

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Heading up the state to try and catch the solar event just ahead? The National Park Service has some recs for you.

Photo Credit: National Park Service

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Get-Your-AMGEN-On-151014555.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:33:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/183*120/84978626.jpg
The mega bike event is hitting San Francisco and LA, but lots of fans'll avoid the throngs out around California.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Golden-Gate-Bridge-Tours-151175865.html Sat, 12 May 2012 07:51:44 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GoldenGateBridge_678846.jpg
Have you crossed the famous span on wheels? Isn't it time you got out of the car?

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Santa-Barbara-Sidewalk-Masterpieces-151120085.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:09:28 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/StreetArtSB_NCampbell.jpg
Look down, not up, to see temporary masterpieces.

Photo Credit: Nell Campbell

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Santa-Ynez-Valley-Weekend-Pass-151045495.html Thu, 10 May 2012 17:28:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AlisalHorsebackTrail.jpg
Making for one of California's prettiest corners over Mother's Day Weekend? Buy your pass before you go.

Photo Credit: SolvangUSA.com

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Golden-Gate-Suite-151003775.html Sat, 12 May 2012 06:44:02 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GoldenGatePalomar.jpg
Bridge buffs, your perfect hotel room has arrived.

Photo Credit: Hotel Palomar

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Ojai-Eclipse-Party-150871335.html Wed, 09 May 2012 18:17:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/super-moon-thumb-0506121.jpg
Have your special Super Moon costume at the ready?

Photo Credit: Super Moon

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Club-33-Reopens-Its-Membership-150521645.html Mon, 07 May 2012 17:22:39 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/164*120/Club33sign.jpg
Disneyland's most exclusive dining spot announced it will welcome a few new members.

Photo Credit: Disneyland

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You can't spell "Long Beach" without a 'Q. Or, er, well, at least on one Saturday in May.

Photo Credit: Barbecue Ribs

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Catalina-Island-Romance-150345945.html Thu, 10 May 2012 11:21:42 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Catalina_Launi.jpg
Love the old-school stylings of the big band era? Hop a boat for Avalon.

Photo Credit: J. Christopher Launi

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Tea-in-a-Castle-150211185.html Sun, 06 May 2012 08:38:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/MissionInnSpires.jpg
The Mission Inn in Riverside has a special way to celebrate on the Saturday before Mother's Day.

Photo Credit: Mission Inn

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Deserts-Best-Dining-150221805.html Mon, 07 May 2012 11:02:19 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PSRestaurant2012.jpg
June? In Palm Springs? Put us under a mister, with a plate of something yummy, and we're in heaven.

Photo Credit: Palm Springs Restaurant Week

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Tioga-Gets-Its-Reopen-Date-149933985.html Sat, 05 May 2012 09:10:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/TuolumneMeadows_KennyKarst.jpg
It's one of the main signs of the coming of summer in the Sierra.

Photo Credit: Kenny Karst

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Beaglefest-2012-150046945.html Thu, 03 May 2012 12:11:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/201*120/Beagle.jpg
Are you a Beagle buff? Make for a Huntington Beach happening.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Chocolate-and-Flowers-149923475.html Tue, 08 May 2012 12:57:48 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/173*120/chocolates.jpg
Your mom have a sweet tooth and love her garden walks? San Diego Botanic Gardens might have your perfect holiday outing.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/An-Eclipse-the-Redwoods-and-You-149317655.html Wed, 02 May 2012 12:25:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/219*120/072109+Solar+Eclipse.jpg
The area around Eureka has some fun things in store for the upcoming solar eclipse.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Storytelling-Festival-in-Ojai-149745685.html Tue, 01 May 2012 15:47:21 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/shutterstock_40847398.jpg
Tale spinners weave magical stories at an annual story-off.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

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Get your fill of the county's best over two savory days.

Photo Credit: OC Tastefest

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Queen-Bees-at-Carmel-Valley-148916855.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:30:15 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CarmelValleyRanchBees.jpg
Little buzzing honey-makers are part of a Mother's Day package at soft-hilled, Carmel-close ranch.

Photo Credit: Carmel Valley Ranch

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Happy-75th-Golden-Gate-Bridge-149159325.html Tue, 01 May 2012 12:10:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GoldenGate_137708973.jpg
Love the legendary span? Make for the City by the Bay over Memorial Day Weekend.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Laguna-Beach-Fests-80-Day-Giveaway-148905515.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:09:48 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/202*120/PageantPosterMasters.jpg
The venerable Festival of the Arts turns 80 this year. And to celebrate? They're doing a grand giveaway for fans.

Photo Credit: Pageant of the Masters

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Shanghai-in-Newport-Beach-148143255.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:43:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ShanghaiCalling.jpg
The prestigious Newport Beach Film Festival once again attracts a caboodle of interesting and zingy flicks.

Photo Credit: Shanghai Calling

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Here-Comes-the-Stagecoach-149255405.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:18:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AP120401068875.jpg
The three-day-er in the desert celebrates the strum and sass of country beats.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Skateboarding-in-a-Museum-149140035.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/RampItUpSanDiego.jpg
San Diego's Museum of Man prepares to look at Skateboard Culture in Native America. First up? A ramp inside the museum.

Photo Credit: Museum of Man

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Diana-Legacy-of-a-Princess-149102515.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:06:19 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Diana_74206165%282%29.jpg
A new exhibit celebrating the life of Diana, Princess of Wales will open at the Queen Mary.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Are those cliffsides real? Or are they in the middle of Anaheim?

Photo Credit: Paul Hiffmeyer

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Merry-Fishmas-148774095.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:50:57 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/MerryFishmas.jpg
It's nearly that time of year again in the gorgeous Eastern Sierra.

Photo Credit: Merry Fishmas

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Santa-Ynez-Beer-Trail-Map-148277625.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:27:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/beer7.jpg
Where do you find the best brews around a famous wine country? Check your map.

Photo Credit: Beer

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/The-Flavors-of-Huntington-Beach-148511795.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:33:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/214*120/TasteofHuntingtonBeach2011.jpg
Taste of Huntington Beach offers "unlimited tastes" of the area's best eats (and all for one ticket).

Photo Credit: Taste of Huntington Beach

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Golfing-in-a-Balmy-110-Degrees-147583115.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:43:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GolfFurnaceDeathValley.jpg
Swing down the green in Death Valley in June? Okay.

Photo Credit: Furnace Creek

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Del-Mars-Grand-Horse-Show-148292475.html Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:17:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DelMar_74055063.jpg
Western Week just opened. Ahead? Dressage Week and Hunter/Jumper Week.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/San-Bernardino-Railroad-Days-148272735.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:35:43 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/RailroadDaysSB.jpg
Love your vintage engines? Here's your chance to admire them from a close distance.

Photo Credit: Railroad Days

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The Blessing of the Vines is an annual tradition at the Temecula winery.

Photo Credit: South Coast Winery

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Newport-Boat-Show-148134645.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:31:16 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/NewportBoatShow2012.jpg
Dreaming of venturing out to sea? Turn your ship toward Lido Marine Village.

Photo Credit: Newport Boat Show

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Yosemite-HD-147783865.html Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:23:17 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/YosemiteHDHalfDome.jpg
It's nearly National Park Week. Here's a new time-lapse film to get you pumped for all of that free admission.

Photo Credit: Yosemite HD

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Paint-Ventura-148023685.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:22:56 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PaintVentura.jpg
Line up those easels, artists, and put brush to canvas.

Photo Credit: Paint Ventura

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/80000-Daffodils-Abloom-147835825.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:50:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/daffodil-days1.jpg
Flowers and snow? It must be April in the mountains.

Photo Credit: Daffodils

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Family-Cool-in-Palm-Springs-147669075.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:17:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/ScratchCrafts.jpg
Karen Kimmel's Crafting Community makes for the Ace Hotel. Family relay races and arty workshops are part of the three-day bash.

Photo Credit: Karen Kimmel

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Vintage-Orange-Food-Tour-147785605.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:05:43 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/179*120/shutterstock_3523251.jpg
How's your Mother's Day planning coming along? Let us give you a nudge.

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/La-Costa-Memorial-Day-Deal-147322335.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:45:18 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/LaCostaMemorialDay.jpg
Dream of being poolside for the long weekend? Best plan now.

Photo Credit: La Costa Resort & Spa

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Cycle fans ready to see Amgen roll into Big Bear have a sweet package in store.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Webbed-Feet-Whimsical-Feat-146854625.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:57:58 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CalaverasFrog.jpg
The jumping frogs of Calaveras County will soon leap for glory and greatness.

Photo Credit: Jumping Frog Jubilee

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