Mount Tamalpais

"Suggested trail: Dipsea to Old Mine to Steep Ravine Loop Mount Tam is my favorite place to hike in the Bay Area, period. It has it all: super green redwood forests, sweeping views of the ocean, and a giant ten-foot ladder. The hike is about five miles if you park at Whitegate Ranch and do the loop mentioned above. If you want a longer hike (eight-ish miles) and are looking to end up at the beach, park by the Stinson Beach fire station and take Matt Davis to Steep Ravine to Dipsea. Either way, I promise it’ll be one of the most gorgeous hikes you’ve ever done. Afterwards, stretch out your calves and make your way to PizzaHacker at The Junction in Mill Valley. The pizza spot/beer garden has the same pizza menu you’ll find at their location in Bernal Heights, but the pies - topped with everything from chorizo and kalamata olives to arugula and egg - are a little bigger. You can also pick up beer, hard kombucha, cider, or wine to wash it all down."