"There is, I’ve found, precious little to do here, particularly if you’re not inclined towards sports or the outdoors." While I don't necessarily disagree with

"There is, I’ve found, precious little to do here, particularly if you’re not inclined towards sports or the outdoors." While I don't necessarily disagree with this point, I think it's a shame if you don't explore the sports and outdoors opportunities near SF. Twenty minutes by bike can put you in the hills of Marin County. A few miles to the west of the City will bring you to Ocean Beach. A short car ride to the south gives you access to the vast forested area of the peninsula, notably Big Basin State Park. A few hours in a car can get you to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, including Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Big Sur. Hike, backpack, ski, surf, sail... The road cycling in the area is world-famous. There are several tracks within a reasonable distance if club auto racing is your thing. Heck, there are even a few ice arenas in town on which you can play ice hockey. In short, there is plenty to do (if you like sports or the outdoors).