Other than what it seems like infinite miles of dirt fields and farmlands in every direction, nothing about the area I live in is nice.
But on a good day when the pollution in the air isn't bad you can get nice views of the Sierra Nevada and Coast Range mountains.
I love going through the mountains on the way towards Los Angeles because the drive is fun. Also on the way back you can get a great view of the valley, especially at night when you can see every headlight from cars on Highway 99 and Interstate 5.