If you're comfortable driving narrow, twisty roads while trying not to be too distracted by amazing world-class ocean & mountain views, definitely try the 1, but figure on several hours each way and check for road closures before you go.

Muir Woods is also a great option - get tickets for the shuttle ahead of time.

In the East Bay, closer to where you'll be, there's Tilden Park & nice trails/views.

should I resolve "no" or "n/a" if i dont try something?

@nikthink I think no would work better

ideas i saw from other places:

• Drive down Highway 1 to Santa Cruz/Monterey— very scenic on a sunny day. In Santa Cruz stop for ice cream at Marianne’s on Ocean st.

• Marin headlands, camping on Sonoma coast, weekend trip to morro bay, Yosemite, Tahoe, hike angel island.

• climb to the top of Twin Peaks, and/or Mt. Richardson, and/or Bernal Hill, and/or Grand View Park

• go to the pirate supply store at 826 Valencia and perhaps the neighboring taxidermy-and-rocks-and-plants store Paxton Gate, Craftsman and Wolves bakery.

• go to a small but delightful concert at the Red Poppy Art House

• ride the cable cars, and/or the historic F trolleys