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Can't imagine anyone has not suggested this, we stumbled on it getting lost over the golden gate bridge, didn't know if we needed change to cross the bridge back in the hire car. Imagine my surprise reading the words Nuclear missile battery.
https://www.nps.gov/goga/nike-missile-site.htm
Totally fantastic place to spend an hour or so.
Alcatraz.
Rodeo Beach/the Headlands.
Presidio.
Boy Scouts MTB trails inc Repack.
Marnee Thai - best Thai in SF.
Skeggs MTB trails.
Cliff House is good for breakfast.
Baker Beach.
Stinson Beach.
South Lake Tahoe is great if you’re going to ski or snowboard but I’d not go just to see the scenery. Don’t get me wrong, it’s incredibly scenic but not worth the five or so hour drive from SF. The first 3 or so hours of the drive aren’t great either, just freeway and only the last hour or so is in the mountains.
Even if you are going for skiing, be warned that they close the roads at short notice and are strict on enforcing chains. And Heavenly resort have a reputation of closing due to wind at the drop of a hat. Oh and it does get busy at weekends, though we were there for Presidents weekend so busier than normal.
The USS Hornet in Alameda was good both for a wander and the talk from a retired Korean war pilot and unlike Alcatraz (which was good) I think we were the only visitors.