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The drive in cal. from LA to Tucson is absolutely boring, and the Az. part is not much better. coupled with high fuel prices and lower speed limit and drivers who do not understand what a passing lane is, I would suggest flying.
Especially since it sounds like you have not flown in a few years, you do not need a passport to fly domestically. Picture ID like a drivers license will do. A passport is only needed for international flights.
But if you do drive to Tucson, and drive a fun car, once you get here there are great driving roads. Catalina Mt. which is over over 9,000 feet less than an hour drive to the top or nice road to Patagonia maybe go to Elgin and drink a little wine or Bisbee and walk the 'stair' neighbor hoods and also check out the shops.
There is always some car driving event /show going on. The British car club does more here in a month than the San Diego club does in a year, the Tucson British car club averages three events a week, drive/tours/ Cars and coffee etc.
If you are into road bike riding you are in for a real treat, stuff that just does not exist in Cal. smooth roads stretching for miles with a bike lane.
If you are into mountain biking, google 'Fantasy island in Tucson' and also once again, Catalina Mountain.
Hiking? Sajuaro National monument will be a great start, Southern Az. is the only place in the US that has these breath taking giants.
Night time pub crawling? Downtown Tucson and 4th ave.
Of course there is great rock climbing, dirt bike riding, shooting, horse riding, etc.
Food wise Tucson unique flaver is the Sonoran style Mexican food, as mentioned the hot dogs are one of the dishes. The rest of the food here is pretty much what you would find in Cal. except that the fish tacos cost more here than on the Cal. coast and all tacos are half the size of Cal tacos.
You get the idea, but like all traveling you have to have an open mind and be willing to try new things.
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