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 …

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 …

California Outdoors Hiking Group is a outdoor social volunteer group in making new friends, socializing, networking through healthy outdoor activities of California, meetup locations is not limited by the city. This group is in good faith and is dedicated to provide you a gateway and a community into : Mountaineering, indoor rock climbing, casual hiking, casual walking, casual biking in the local park, weekend gateway camping, exploring local attractions, Backpacking, and other outdoor activiti …

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 love to …

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 …

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!

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

This group is for Asian men and women  to make new Asian friends while dining out (restaurants, potlocks, picnics, and fine dining), exploring and participating in indoor as well as outdoor adventures and activities, (hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, tennis, soccer, golf, volleyball, basketball, badminton, rock climbing, paintball, billiards, karaoke, ballroom dancing, archery, horseback riding, sports events, movies, concerts, musicals, museums, art exhibits, coffee socials, wine tasting, ph …

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.

The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization with the Mother Lode Chapter serving 24 Northern California Counties. Enjoy a variety of events offered by three of the Mother Lode Chapter Groups:  "Stockton" Delta-Sierra Group (DSG), "Modesto" Yokuts Group (YG), and "Sonora" Tuoloumne Group (TG) which make up the Central Gold Country. Hiking, gorge scrambling, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, service trips and other events are lead by Sie …

Asian American of The Bay Area,(AABA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the bay area. There are no age limits to join this group. We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as casual dinning, group potlucks, picnic and BBQ's , movie nights out or trying out a new local restaurant, check out new groupon deals from local community events to larger events, such as attending concerts or cultural activity. Outdoor activi …

Alate Meaning: Winged Like, the word is comprised of the Latin roots āla meaning "wing" and the suffix -ate which was used in Latin to make a word an adjective. Joining Alate Events & Adventures will allow you to Spread your Wings and try activities you have always wanted to, but maybe just did not have anyone to do them with or you did not know how to plan it out and make it happen. The planning will be done for you! So Come out of your shell, come out of yourself, Spread Your Wings and Grow. C …

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

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 …

WELCOME!  My name is Gina, We have put together this group to bring together active adults who enjoy the outdoors. Who enjoy the company of like-minded individuals & prefer to do things in a group setting. Whether you are into hiking, running, cycling or even walking... we will likely have an activity for you. We will also organize other activities such as kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP), boogie-boarding, rafting, backpacking, skydiving & anything else we can dream up! If you have an ac …

Welcome...this started as a 'SUP' group and has quickly expanded into many other adventures including but not limited to surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking. We're even expanding into fresh water adventures since there are so many great water related activities in our beautiful area. Stand Up Paddle 'SUP' boarding and surfing remain two of our most popular activities, and are an awesome way to get soaked and have an great workout! Paddle in the glassy waters of The Monterey Harbor, surf Carmel Bea …

This is a sister group to our Backroads Wine & Nature Adventure group based out of Walnut Creek. A unique Adventure group that invites all young & older, dogs & kids. It tends to be about 80% singles. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, get more fit, enjoy the beauty of nature, enjoy wine & art & of course have a lot of fun. Take advantage of my 20 plus years of explorations in Northern Ca. & Hawaii. Many of my secret or very hidden places can be explored & enjoyed on one of ou …

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, 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 discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

We are a group of 500 sea kayakers who live throughout the Bay Area and beyond. We like to paddle and explore everything from sloughs, to bays, to the open ocean. Our interests range from flat water paddling, to kayak-surfing, expeditions, and playing in the rocks. We like to eat and socialize, to learn and share paddling skills, and to deepen our knowledge about our environment. Many lasting relationships have started on a BASK trip. BASK members have organized expeditions to Alaska, Baja, Brit …

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!

I am morphing this group to include more outdoor activities that I enjoy: -kayaking -rollerblading -beginners golf -jogging -hiking -dog walking, etc. -and even more random play dates for my 2.5 year old that involve out door activities.

Life is the greatest adventure! You can’t wait for it to find you, you’ve got to make it happen! Do you put off trying new fun activities because you don't want to do it alone, or you don't know where to start? Let's do it together! Come join us for a great evening in the city, try new restaurants, learn a new skill or quirky new facts about a Bay Area neighborhood, try a new sport, go to a festival, soak up LIFE, try something new, and remember what an adventuresome kid you still are! Examples …

This is a group for anyone interested in kayaking and cycling.  We will be kayaking lakes and the ocean.  Looking for anyone who would like to fish off the kayaks too.  Cycling will be about 15 to 40 miles at an easy pace, (10 to 15 mph) usually stopping for lunch.  All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other kayaking and cycle enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.

Please join us and other meetup groups in the SUP FUN and of course, all kayakers, canoe paddlers,  are welcome! We would even like to see outriggers at our meetups! Whether you're new to SUP and looking to explore or try PaddleFit, we're meeting up and heading out to SUP Adventure! In addition to providing awesome meetups throughout the Lodi, Sacramento, Folsom, Davis, Amador, and Calaveras areas, we are completely mobile and will come to you free of charge within a 100 mile radius to give priv …

CCK Kayak was started by a group of California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) Instructors. Our goal is to lower the barrier to kayaking. Making it easier for the beginners to begin and for the experienced to get more water time with the best folks to learn from. Certified Instructors and seasoned CCK Kayak members will always be on hand to offer guidance and support.

"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. …

Who says you have to be thin to be active? NO ONE IN THIS GROUP that's for sure!!! We are a group of people that REFUSE to let our weight/size stop us from exercising and feeling healthy! We bike, swim, play tennis, kayak, hike, walk, jog (or wog) and SO Much more! JOIN US if you are a big person that is already active OR if you WANT to be active but would like the support of a group of people that know what it feels like to always be the biggest one out there! NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS GR …

Social expansion is a place to meet new people through activates. This group is about having a good time with strangers in the beginning, ending with new friends. If you’re single, married, in a relationship, new in town, or been in the bay area all your life and you want to expand your social circle then this is the group for you. We will be doing all kinds of activities hiking, camping, wine tasting, BBQ, kayaking, archery, skydive, poker, and more.