I’ll second @parentkeith then.
The difference between Cal Poly and the UCs is that classes are small and they don’t use TAs. Yet, they have excellent facilities. If it matters to you, they rank #1 or #2 in every engineering discipline USNWR ranks for schools that don’t offer doctoral degrees. It’s in an idyllic central coast location. Hiking, biking and surfing are the classic outdoorsy pastimes. They really live the Learn by Doing philosophy. Any student, regardless of major, can build a bike frame, shape a surfboard, turn a baseball bat, build a skateboard deck, etc. Full disclosure, my same stats son chose it for ME from out of state and didn’t have any interest in the UCs.
I’d also second Utah and Oregon State. Both have rabid fan support and are in great locations for outdoor activities.
Good luck on the hunt.