From the peak at night, the lights glittering in 3...

From the peak at night, the lights glittering in 360 degrees around is one of the best views of the Bay Area, but you'd better book a weekend camping reservation 6 months in advance.

Excellent for a day trip, complete with biking, picnicking, and beaching. Obviously, bring a jacket for the evening--it is still the Bay Area.

The ferry doesn't take Clipper for this location, but you can buy tickets aboard the boat. You show your ticket before disembarking.

AllTrails or Google Maps both work pretty well here.