The bay area is famous for its many beautiful sites. Here is just a small number of nearby outdoor places worth visiting:
Muir Woods Natioanal Park [~45min drive],
Point Reyes National Seashore [~1.5hr drive],
Yosemite National Park [~3hr drive],
Big Sur State Park [~3hr drive],
Lake Tahoe [~3.5hr drive],
as well as beautiful urban settings, most of which are accessible via public transportation.Â