SFO-MRY in the afternoon you usually get a better view of SF Bay and the coastline from the port side so 3A. In the morning it is just the opposite except you will usually have minimal views of SF Bay except the South Bay mud flats. I like the starboard for MRY-SFO as you can also usually see the parallel runway unless special SFO FAA Rule 1-2-3 is in effect (1 cloud - 2 airplanes - and a 3 hour delay)

It is better to be down here wishing you were up there, than up there wishing you were down here!