u/GoodRelease3302

I’m starting a job working in San Francisco FiDi and my partner is starting a job in San Jose. We plan to have one car between the two of us. One person will drive and the other will take public transit to work. We’re in our late 20s so are looking for neighborhoods which have some vibrancy - like cafes, restaurants and parks without killer commutes for one/both of us. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to live / how to make this work?