… If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, friendly, outgoing, or just love being outdoors, this is a chance to hang out with some fun people. I work for the Open Space Authority and we preserve land for wildlife and people alike. If you want to know more, please check out the web site at www.openspaceauthority.org. This meetup is not actually sponsored by Open Space Authority but will include all kinds of info on their latest hikes since I am in the know. I want you to be in the kn …

… Bring new or old friends, a date, your significant other or just bring yourself and meet up with like minded individuals who love outdoor activities and cycling in general.

This group is a focal point for people in the Southbay who want to get together for sporty, social, fun. Need a sport partner? want more people to join in your favorite sport? Just "suggest" a meetup and invite people to join! The idea is to have a plethora of ad hoc get-togethers. Let's all enjoy our favorite sports ~with~ great friends! Some ideas: Rock-Climbing, Biking, Racquetball, Tennis, Hiking, Kayaking, White-Water Rafting, Skiing/Snowboarding, Camping, Running,

Australian Football We are a team based in San Jose that practises most Wednesday nights and some Saturday mornings. All ages and Genders are welcome. We have a team that plays in the Golden Gate Australian Football League and will be starting a co-ed touch version of the game this summer. All ages and genders are welcome to join our practice sessions. Come down and learn how to play! Cheers, Rod. San jose Hornets Facebook Page

Start 2012 off on the right foot with the 10,000 Steps A Day Challenge! Walking is the easiest and most cost effective form of exercise that almost anyone can participate in. The group will meet on the first Monday of each month at Lake Vasona (6pm) for a casual walk of 10,000 steps. This group is for people that want to make a positive change in their health but need a little motivation and fun to make it happen. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, kids, relatives, seniors …

This meetup is for people who want to explore Stand Up Paddling (SUP). All levels from total beginners to experts are invited to join in the fun. Bring your own SUP board or rent one (rentals will be available at the meetups). If you have never tried SUP, you are in for a huge treat. SUP is a lot of fun and a great workout. Paddle around in the glassy waters of Santa Cruz harbor, or try the open ocean on a day when there's no surf or a day with a swell; paddle out to the SC one mile marker; or …

San Jose Tennis Meetup has a range of tennis skills, from beginner to advanced intermediate players. All levels are welcome, and everyone has a great time playing and meeting new people.Did you know San Jose Tennis Meetup is FREE. Did you know that you can attend the regularly scheduled sessions at local courts for free. You can also post and schedule private matches among yourselves for free.We are also planning to develop tennis clinics to help the beginner and advanced player improve their te …

Hello Golf Enthusiasts, Welcome to the South Bay Hole-In-One Group. This group is geared towards those who share the passion and desire to have fun, play golf, and improve in this game. Based on our research of current Meetup groups, it has been determined that 1) there are limited, quality Golf Meetup Groups in the South Bay and 2) there is no need to spend an inordinate amount of money to play the best of the best courses in the Bay Area, including Cinnabar Hills, Bayonet/Blackhorse, Poppy Hil …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

We are The Santa Cruz Adventure Hikers. We adventure hike with awareness of our surroundings in the unique Santa Cruz Mountains, discovering historical, geographical, and ecological sites through intentional navigation. We hike on fire roads, trails, and off trail. Whatever it takes to get there. Hikes that are generally from 3-13 miles long and vary in time and length. We also enjoy picnicking in these beautiful and natural surroundings. Hikes are planned and prepared by knowledgable hosts that …

We are a group of skiers, over 45,  intermediate and up, who are die-hards or wannabe die-hards. Perhaps we have skied with a group of people in the past, and remember how much more fun it was than skiing alone. We don't care if you're single, married or other as long as you read the sierra weather report often during the winter and spring months. If the weather is uncooperative in California, perhaps we can chase the snow out of state, such as Whistler, Bend or farther north. It would be great …

We are currently looking for Summer 2012 players. Feel free to join if you want to play this summer.  Details are below. ======================== Summer 2012 Softball Details http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=26183 Coed Softball Team - Teams play with 5 girls and 5 guys. Games start on Sunday June 24 and end August 31st. One game a week. All games will be on Sunday in Santa Cruz. 10 regular season games. $50 for City of Santa Cruz residents.  $70 for non r …

This playgroup is for nature lovers with children who want to meet and make friends with other families while camping, hiking and enjoying playdates. When you request to join, plan on being ACTIVE in the group by coming out at least once a month. I also encourage you to check out our members' profiles and reach out to members you think you have something in common with. Most events take place in natural areas surrounding San Jose. Meetups are frequently scheduled in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Moun …

This group is for dedicated hikers who are Intermediate/ Advanced, who want to hike in small groups and normally hike 10 - 20 miles. Some hikes may be shorter to fit conditions of the venue. Membership requirements are you MUST be friendly, a regular hiker and be able to hike longer distances without slowing down the hike.  Hikes may be local or long distance to be determined by the leaders imaginations. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not allowed on any hikes unless approved by the hike leader in advan …

I want to find crew for sailing in Santa Cruz and if there is interest from others who have boats, to help those looking for crew meet those who are looking to crew on boats.

Join Team Fighting Diabetes to walk/run/hike/bike and raise fund to support the American Diabetes Association. Team Fighting Diabetes is attending the 2011 San Jose "Step Out" walk/run event in October. We will have warm-up/training activities throughout the year. To those who attended previous events, thank you for your awesome fundraising efforts! (2009 event: $2,841, 2010 event: $1,483)