Who: Parents with young children (primarily aged 2-7, but older and younger welcome) What: Exploration... outside playtime... learning through experience... nature walks... museums, zoos, aquariums... farms... beaches... redwoods... nature classes... etc... there are so many activities for our children to enjoy here in the Bay Area! When: Primarily weekdays, but also try to schedule at least two weekend events per month Where: Outdoor, nature-oriented locations throughout the San Francisco Bay A …

This is a group for single Christians living in the Bay Area who like to enjoy the plentiful outdoor activities available in this area and like to meet other single Christians with the same passion for the outdoors. Our activities primarily consist of hiking, biking, kayaking, and special events, e.g. Yosemite/Half Dome, Bay to Breakers, free concerts, ethnic festivals, charity events, etc. with an occasional diner and trip to Carmel, Big Sur, or even the City! Of course, suggestions will be wel …

MEN: get your soul back in the great outdoors. Get away from the office, the city lights - even the family. Then come back to them even stronger, and more alive than you were before. Breathe the free air, let the sun shine on you and begin a new day. Activities/Adventures will reflect the make up of the group as will budget, location, duration, difficulty, frequency, etc.  Horseback, coastal cycling, kayaking.  Mountain-biking, rock-climbing, white-water rafting.  Deep-sea fishing, bow & arrow, …

This group is for people who are interested in rock climbing outdoors. The group meets at Castle Rock State Park for 4 hours of climbing. No experience is necessary and all gear is provided. Our Treks and Tracks guides are certified through the American Mountain Guides Association to make sure everything is set up and overseen with the highest standard of care.

Our San Mateo County coastline is beautiful and full of great bicycle paths that we can use to inline skate! Summer is here and the time is right for inline skating and improving our fitness. All levels of skaters are welcome. We can also show off our slalom tricks and learn new skills from one another.

Hello and Welcome! Bay Area Shuttlecock Enthusiasts (BASE) is a totally open, non-exclusive (actually, pro-inclusive!) Meetup Group created for people living in the San Francisco Bay Area who have even a modicum of interest in the sport of Badminton. There are absolutely no requirements to joining this meetup group that exists to create a community of badminton-interested-people who are looking to find other interested-people to play some pick-up at a local recreation center or a nearby park. A …

Founded in 2002, Velo Girls is the premier women's cycling club in the San Francisco bay area. We offer rides, clinics, and events for women (and men) throughout the year. Our members include recreational and competitive road cyclists, mountain bikers, and cyclocrossers, ranging in age from teens to 60s, spanning from Morgan Hill to Mendocino, Half Moon Bay to the east bay. Velo Girls has been recognized by USA Cycling as Club of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008. We've also been voted Best …

What is Sporty Girls? Sporty Girls started as a group of friends getting together to play informal, pick-up-type outdoor sports and games. It's an opportunity for women of any age or skill level to come try a new (or old) sport and "just play," without an emphasis on being "good" or winning. When we play team sports, we don't do schoolyard picks, so nobody is ever "last." We are an inclusive, LBT-friendly group. If you identify as a woman, you are welcome! What do we play? Sand volleyball, Frisb …

Join us for fun activities centered on meeting new friends, exploring, having great urban and rural adventures! We will have events all over the bay area! Some of the events we will host in 2013: Hiking, Treasure Hunts, Marin Tourist Club parties, Mountain Play, Academy of Sciences and De Young Parties, Pub Quizzes, Horse Races, Bowling, Ice Skating, Shakespeare in the Park, Outdoor Movies, Fillmore Jazz Festival, and lots more! We will focus on events which allow people to interact easily and g …

Join us to experience all levels of indoor and outdoor archery from lessons to practicing at outdoor archery ranges to taking the trails.  We welcome those totally new to the sport as wekk s those experienced with longbow, recurve, and compound bows.  Check us out as we are a friendly, outgoing group whose members are open to share pointers as we improve our archery skills together at archery ranges available throughout the Bay Area.

Hike with Your Dog South Bay and Peninsula is a fun and social group of people and their dogs who love to hike, be outdoors and meet new friends. All friendly dogs and people are welcome! Group hikes are generally between 2 - 5 miles and vary from easy to moderate strenuous levels. We try to provide as many opportunities for dog to dog socialization as possible, including hiking in areas that allow for off leash play. Suggestions for hiking locations, times and opportunities are encouraged! As p …

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. We serve San Benito, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, California.

We organize fun and adventurous outings for dogs and their owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently most of our hikes are in the South Bay Area. We occasionally offer walks in the afternoon and/or evenings and training sessions with a dog trainer. Our sponsors are businesses that offer their free time to organize hikes, walks and other fun outings for you and your dog. We are solely run by volunteers. We will also post other dog related events as a courtesy. Happy Hiking!

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." - John Muir This is a meetup for women who love the outdoors and seek the company of other women for day hiking and other outdoor activities. The objective is for women who are alums, supporters, or friends of Call of the Wild Adventures, Inc. …

Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about? Now's your chance to find out. The Oakland Renegades Dragon Boat Team invites all Meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary, all age groups and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear.  It's an outdoor, physical activity with occasional splashing so dress accordingly. The Renegades Dragon Boat Team is a partnership with the Oakland Recreation and Parks Department to provide an opportunity for the co …

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …