SLMARF - San Leandro Marina Abs Running and Fitness (Want to host your own SLMARF meet? Let me know asap!) Get updates/follow us on Facebook | Twitter   --- Pleaaaase RSVP; or else I may cancel due to work or other obligations --- About SLMARF San Leandro Marina Abs, Running and Fitness (SLMARF) was created in order to promote exercise and nutrition through a safe, free, inclusive and communal environment.   --- Hey friends and community members, I hope you are very well. I created this …

This Meetup group is for those of us who love to hike with our dogs. We seek out the best dog-friendly trails in Oakland and nearby cities. We meet in small groups and our goal is fun for our dogs in a safe and friendly group. Our canine membership is very diverse ranging from a 6 pound Mini to a 180 pound Great Dane. We have a variety of breeds and mixes with all kinds of backgrounds. Dogs are social creatures just like their humans and the group interaction on our hikes is great for the dog's …

[b]PLEASE NOTE: This meetup group is exclusively for families only. That is...single parents, couples, or married people WHO HAVE or ARE EXPECTING children under the age of 18. This group IS NOT for people who do not have childeren under the age of 18.[/b] This group is dedicated to planning outdoor activiities, such as, hiking, camping, backpacking, etc. in an effort to unify the American family into one which maintains a fun, healthy, and active lifestyle. Activities are aimed at families who …

If you enjoy being surrounded by the immense beauty of nature... If you dream about life in the great wide open... Or if you simply need to get away from IM and Twitter... ...Then join us for a Hikeadelic experience. This group was formed for those who like to be out in nature as much as possible, whether on a nice, warm, sunny day or a rainy and windy morning. There is no absolute standard of fitness required (each hike will have its own subjective rating). All we ask is that you bring a posi …

East Bay LGBTQQ Fun Group rocks! We're all about making amazing friends, doing awesome, queer-centric stuff in the Bay Area, exploring and having fun! Come one, come all, if you're a member, friend or ally of the LGBTQQ community! Our mission is to find queer-friendly stuff to do that's relatively close to public transit. Ideas include, but are not limited to, restaurants, festivals, music shows, comedy, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights, and …

Meet with other adventure travel enthusiasts here in the Bay Area! Come to an Adventure Travel Meetup to see / share photos and stories of great trips, and get ideas for your next big adventure. Have fun with like-minded travelers -- and, who knows, maybe even find a travel buddy! Meetups will generally focus on a particular area of the world (e.g. S.E. Asia, Middle East, Latin America) or a style of travel (e.g. hiking, bike trips), and you'll have the chance to suggest the focus for future …

Meet other women in the East Bay walking and hiking together for fitness, fun, and friendship! Where:  Our events are primarily held in the mornings at locations along the 680 corridor, from Pleasanton to Danville, with occasional events in other areas throughout the East Bay. What:  Both weekday and weekend hikes and walks.  Running events are currently on hold. Who:  Women of all ages!  Children are welcome.  An event will state if it is stroller-friendly.  If attending a hike with a child, th …

The Hayward Hiking Club has hikes scheduled for almost every Saturday on trails in parks and preserves throughout the Bay Area. The hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Each hike is different. Distances range from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gains range from flat to 2500 feet. We typically meet for carpooling at one of 3 locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, or San Lorenzo (in the Bay Area, California). Passengers pay the driver an amount based on the distance driven and expenses such as …

If you're 30 and above, you should join us! Whether you're single, got a family, gay, straight, a local or just recently located to the Bay Area from another city/state/country, everyone's welcome! We're a group of fun-loving, down-to-earth and friendly people who camp, hike, backpack, raft and all that other fun, outdoor stuff! But not only that, we also love to just grab a coffee/tea or meet up for brunch, etc. Happy hour after work? Pub crawls? That's us too! Volunteering and giving back to t …

  Interested in multi-day bike excursions? From over-nighters, to multi-week tours, this meetup is the place to meet others and get the plans rolling. This is also a great place to exchange bicycle touring tips, knowledge, and tales from the road.  

Are you a visitor to the Bay area? Perhaps you’re backpacking in California? Or even here on a business trip? Do you live in the Bay Area and love traveling? Do you want to meet tourists in your hometown and exchange travel stories? If so, you’re invited to join our group! THE IDEA We’re organizing regular meetups over drinks and dinner for tourists and local residents in the Bay Area to meet and mingle over good food and great conversations.  The location changes every week.  We're starting …

A group for hot spring enthusiasts. Be it natural, rustic, or new age retreats. Backpacking trips, day trips, and overnight stays at retreats are all possibilities. This will also be a great way to share stories about trips to different springs, and the experiences we have all had as hot spring enthusiasts. Please post a clear photo of yourself when joining. Thanks!