The Bay Area Dragons offers free dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 AM in Foster City.   What is Dragon Boating?  a team of 22 people, 20 paddlers, 1 steers person and 1 drummer.  They paddle in time to move the boat through the water.  Dragon Boat races are usually 500 m.   Who are the Bay Area Dragons?  We're one of the oldest dragon boat clubs in the Bay area and love introducing the sport to people who have never paddled in their life before!   Not sure if you will like it?  We'd lo …

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.

My Christian brothers/sisters and I decided to provide a venue to meet other Christians (younger or elder, single or married) so we can enjoy God's gift of nature together.  Let's fellowship in the beauty of God's creation by camping, hiking, kayaking, biking, sailing, skiing...etc.  Oh and maybe other things like concerts, dancing, and the like. All Christians and those who want to know about Christ are welcome to join.  Let us "...pursue righteous, faith, love and peace with those who call o …

… Come and share in the fun of various events & adventures such as theme parties, dancing, concerts, dining, rafting, bowling, kayaking, motorcycle riding, hiking, cruising, overnight trips, day trips, wine tasting, the options are endless. Each event will post the descriptions and details for you to determine if it's a good fit for you. For example if a motorcycle ride is posted and you do not own a bike, ride a bike or want to be a passenger then this would not be the event for you to sign up fo …

We sponsor 2-4 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures from time to time - mud runs, zip line tours, kayaking, rafting, etc.  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the beautiful bay area outdoors and to get some great exercise to boot (pun intended)!  All ages, races, nationalities, genders, orientations, etc. welcome! We are continually told by new members that our g …

For whitewater enthusiasts looking to meet up with others to go whitewater rafting in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Whitewater kayakers are also encouraged to join. Rafting season begins May/June!!!! Lets get paddling.....meet other whitewater nuts and plan some upcoming rafting trips!

California Camping Music Festivals was started for people who love to camp and who love music! There are music festivals all over California from April to October and most of them are within 1-4 hours driving time from the Bay Area. Some of the music festivals also include other adventures such as white water rafting, mountain biking, lakes for boating and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, singing, dancing, yoga, art, crafts, food vendors and more! California Camping Music Festivals only pos …

My goal is to bring together outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy outdoor activities like: -Kayaking -Paint balling -Rock climbing -big game fishing -rafting -Skydiving -snowboarding / skiing -etc... I am one of the co-founders of skyara.com, an outdoor marketplace where we partner with vendors to promote outdoor activities. By joining this group, you will receive EXCLUSIVE discounts as well as attend Meetups that are designed around a specific activity. We might take the group paintballing, or rafting …

… During the trips, we will use our "local" knowledge and provide you with information on optional activities specific to the area we are visiting like kayaking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, to name a few . . . Come and join the fun - we're looking forward to meeting you and discovering new adventures together!

This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! It all started with a 20's & 30's Hiking Meetup, but the scope of this group is practically unlimited. Hiking, multi-day, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate …

Would you like to increase your social circle? Meet Chinese Americans? Socialize and network with friendly and honest Chinese Americans? This meet up group is for young Chinese Americans that like to have fun and do exciting things. Kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, and mountain bike riding are some of the outdoor activities that we will do on weekends. Indoor activities will include bar hoping, wine tasting, Chinese dessert sampling, and karaokeing. Please let me know if you can add on to the l …

We are a bunch of 30 to 45 year olds interested in making some new friends at dinner parties, dining events, dining out, potlucks, bowling, picnic, hiking, short hiking, movies, concerts, board games, networking professional events, photography, kayaking, running, dancing, salsa, happy hours, fitness, sports, tennis, cooking, camping, coffee socials, women's socials, food (yea, we like eating), wine tasting and other activities like movies.  Singles and couples welcome! Feel free to post ide …

        Bay Area Asian Americans (BAAA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as potlucks, movie nights, or trying out a new local restaurant, to larger events, such as attending concerts, and outdoor activities like hiking,biking, recational kayaking, backpacking, scuba diving, snowboarding, ski trip,  BBQ, playing sports like banminton, ping pong an …

Sailing for EVERYONE! The TREASURE ISLAND SAILING CENTER (TISC), located in San Francisco, is  the Bay Area's Non-Profit Community Sailing Center! This group was created to facilitate open access the San Francisco Bay! We have Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing and most of all, Sailing! We provide affordable and often FREE sailing events to the general public! People of all skill levels, are invited! Whether you are a seasoned sailor or completed beginner, EVERYONE is welcome to join us!

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 …

Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests!