Tourist attractions and top scenic drives Arizona

Monument Valley, Iconic red rock loop: From a distance the rugged sandstone formations of Monument Valley look like a prehistoric fortress a huddled mass of red and gold protecting ancient secrets. But as you drive closer individual buttes and craggy formations break from the pack luring you closer with sun reflected beauty and unusual shapes.
The closest town to Monument Valley is Kayenta a cluster of gas stations motels and restaurants at the junction of Hwys 160 and 163 Like Monument Valley Kayenta is part of the aprawling Navajo Reservation at 27,000 sq miles the country' s largest reservation which spills across state lines into Utah and New Mexico. Hwy 163 leads to Mounment Valley and the 17 mile loop around it. The Monument Valley Scenic Drive ($20) is a dusty bumpy dirt road that winds beneath the sandstone formations most named for the objects or animals they resemble from the Mittens to Elephant Buttle. Budget about two hours for the drive.   

Tourist attractions San Diego

Sea kayak trips: For messing about on the water under your own steam join one of the many kayak tours that head out from La Jolla every day into the marine ecological reserve. You need to be tolerably fit to keep up and you will get wet but it's worth a little exertion to paddle with pelicans flying overhead and rays swimming beneath out to the seal and sea lion colonies. La Jolla has atacted the rich and famous for generations and you' ll get the lowdown from the well informed tour guides about who has lived in the grand colonial style mansions that dot the coastline as well as picking up a fair bit of local history and geology. The highlight of the trip is venturing into the La Jolla caves strong waves permitting. Prices vary subtantially so it's worth shopping around La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour is a good option.