For people looking to meet other local cyclists for rides all around the greater San Francisco Bay Area, explore new trails, share training tips, etc. Please be advised that cycling is a dangerous sport and you are solely responsible for your own safety. Spandex is not armor, helmets are mandatory and other protective gear is strongly recommended. Our rating system: Beginner - 5-15 mile rides led by experienced cyclists who are able to offer instruction. Each ride begins with an equipment check …

Calling all globetrotters who love to go native and connect with locals! This is a group for anyone into art, food, and local culture all around the world. Looking forward to exchanging travel stories and planning some of our own excursions in San Francisco!

This group is for readers and writers who want to immerse themselves in ONE major author to learn stylistics, plot construction, character development and the fundamentals of novel creation. We will ignite your creative spark! Come  join Samuel Pickwick, Tracy Tubman, Augustus Snodgrass and Nathaniel Winkle for excursions real and imagined, restaurant dining and literary fellowship. Then jump into Dickens' universe which is teeming with unforgettable characters. We are fans of the 19th Centur …

This group is for travel trips to anywhere. It might also include weekend getaways, cruises and more. It will be all about various travel opportunities. I will also schedule dinners and meetups in various restaurants and locals to try food of other countries and cultures and as a way for members to get acaquainted. If you like to travel then join us, and hopefully you will have fun exploring with others. This will also give you the opportunity to meet new travel partners and friends. Trips might …

Live in or around SF Bay Area Peninsula? Love to travel? Let's get together and share each others experiences. We are a community of local people with common interest of traveling  around the world. We plan to meet regularly to exchange ideas, tips and experiences.

What is a philosovert you ask ? It's a person who on one hand lives on the more introverted side but on the other still loves to discuss all kinds of topics with other folks. I have found that introverts more often than not have strong opinions about stuff but don't necessarily share them because they feel overwhelmed by "extrovies". I personally have a hard time discussing boring things like sports or cars since I simply cannot contribute anything. Yes, I'm that guy who brings up that one topic …

San Francisco Worldwide Travelers travel to various destinations in the USA and Overseas. In 2013 we have the following trips planned: March 2013-New Orleans April 2013-New York City July 2013- Jamaica August 2013-Ireland September 2013- Italy

Do you love travel? Do you love photography? Yes to both? Travel photography can encompass anything you see once you close your front door! This group is based out of San Francisco, but will offer travel photography destinations all over California, the Western United States and international destinations. Plans are in the works for Cuba, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam hope and South America. I love sharing my passion and curiosity for both subjects with everyone I meet. I hope we will have a chan …

Jetpac is hosting a series of travel events in San Francisco. The three main events are: 1) Jetpac Travel Trivia Night Come and spend an evening challenging yourself and having fun with other travel enthusiasts! When: Every 2nd Tuesday in the month 7pm @ Bissap in the Mission. 2) EXPLORE Presentations Guest speakers are presenting their travel photos and experiences from a range of bucket list destinations to give advice on best time to go, what to do, what to bring etc. When: Every now an …

The Bay Area T-girl / G-girl Mutual Admiration Society was formed to create connections across the spectrum of female identifying individuals -- from genetic women to transgender women. Many genetic women (g-girls, genwomen, bio-women, cis-women), blessed with a plurality of X chromosomes, appreciate the unique qualities of those individuals who do not fit into one of the two traditional gender roles. And many transgender women (t-girls, transwomen, MTF transsexuals, crossdressers, and other Y-c …

IDEAS... Get in touch with the Organizer and you can possibly set something up! This group is mostly young, fun and energetic folks getting together to meet new friends, drink cold beers, enjoying some leisure sports, checking out the city, and having a grand old time. You like fun? Me too. Rock and roll.

Walkers age 50+ invited to enjoy local nature and good company on free monthly walks, 9 AM Thursday mornings, co-sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks and Albany Senior Center. Walks are generally 3 miles or less. Some are easy and leisurely, others more more quickly and/or involve hills. Choose the ones you want!

“This is a group for anyone interested in walking, Friday night activities, coffee, chatting about life etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I thought it would be nice to get outside more and because I am terrible at making Friday night plans so being a single gal, I often am cooking something up last second or not up to anything. It seems like a walk and then a beer or coffee would be a nice way for people to make friends, get outside, and enjoy this beautiful city. …

This group is for people who have a lot of weight to lose, may need a bit more time walking the lap and want to make friends through fitness partners. The goal is to have a walking group 3-5 times a week throughout the East Bay.

This is a fun and adventurous group that is connected to other successful meetups with like minded people! Count on a large, fun gathering for every meetup. If you are single, energetic, and love the outdoors and travel, this is home! We do fun local and internation trips from hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, singles bonfire parties, and more . . . . . Including International adventures! We welcome your feedback and ideas. Have a dream adventure in the bay/ No. California? Let us kn …

This group is specifically designed for ladies in their mid 20s and mid 30s who live in the Walnut Creek area (PHill, Lamorinda, Claycord, Danville, etc). The goal of the group is to meet new friends, go out with the girls, and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like Walnut Creek Art & Wine, mani/pedis, lounging by the pool, leisure bike rides to lunch spots, cupcake runs, dog park outings, trying new things on Groupon/Living Social, baseball games, happy …

Did you know that meetup.com was named after the Pulp lyric, "Let's all meet up in the year 2000"? We're lying. Join us in our tune-filled deceit. For lovers of British pop, indie pop, mod, soul, new wave, shoegazing, twee-pop, C86, and bands from the '60s to the present, including Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura, Blur, Suede, Pulp, Elastica, Oasis, New Order, Joy Division, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream, The Verve, Lush, Radiohead, Libertines, Babyshambles, Garbage, Jesus & Mary Chain, …

About the East Bay Book Club The East Bay Book Club is a very dynamic group of individuals who share one thing in common: an enthusiasm for books. Each month, members read a particular book, chosen by the whole group or by the Organizer, and meet to share observations, insights, and personal thoughts about it. Meetings are devoted to various genres, both contemporary and classic. Although the club is based in Berkeley, CA, book readers from any geographical area are welcome to join. The club's …

Have you ever noticed that you have a different personality when you travel? Are you considering a gap year or sabbatical? Are you dreaming of going on a pilgrimage or a meditation retreat in Bali? Join us for our unconventional travel talk series, where we'll explore expat life, the international languages of love, spiritual travel, travel aliases, what a sabbatical can do for you, and more. The format of each event will vary—we'll host spirited talks, interviews, debates, lectures and round t …

This groups is meant to unite travelers. Love to see new and amazing places and meet people from around the world? So do we. Join if you're interested in meeting people with the same passion of travel. We get together to do fun things here in SF, talk about past trips, and plan future ones!

We are a group of individuals who lived, travelled or grew up abroad and would like to connect with other like indivduals over coffee, a drink or dinner? Do you you think there is more to life than shopping and TV? Do you follow what is happening in the world? Are interested in travel? Do you like connecting with others who share these interests? Do you live close to Walnut Creek? Maybe this is the group for you! An event will be scheduled twice a month alternating between a Happy Hour/Dinner an …

Welcome to the World Travelers Club! I began this group because of my love for traveling and my desire to see the world with other like minded individuals. I am neither a travel agent nor a tour operator or a member of the industry, I am just someone like you who loves to travel and desires a positive and fun travel experience. After being stuck in tours where I knew no one and/or having to pay the huge single supplemental fees, I decided to start this group. If you love to travel internatio …

Do you love to travel or just learn about far away destinations and cultures and meet new friends that share your passion?? If so, please join our travel club where we will have guest speakers who will focus on all areas of the world, trade stories about our best (and worst!) trips, share pictures, travel together, and most of all enjoy the company of other adventurous people. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm usually in or near San Mateo. Group trips and other outings will be …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting up and out of the house for a nice walk on the Alameda Creek.

Our meet-up group is for getting together with others to enjoy going for walks in our neighborhood, while at the same time getting to meet our neighbors. We've got Golden Gate Park, the Arboretum, the de Young and the bandstand, for just a few walks. We could also take advantage of all the wonderful restaurants and cafes in our neighborhood.

Our name couldn't say it better. We love food, wine, chocolate, & travel. Join our local bay area events which range from eating out, chocolate & wine tastings, hiking, foodie events, & local and international excursions (of course we indulge in the first three on these bigger trips too!)

Stuck in the city for the holidays, like Christmas? Couldn't or didn't want to pay the $600+ plane ticket to go home? Join this group and let's figure out a reasonably priced place to travel to for the holidays. If anything, this can always be extended throughout the year :)

This club is for photographers (from amateur to professional) and photo lovers (all are welcome!) who love to travel, hike, sail, walk, run, fly and do all things culture and adventure. As a photography enthusiast we all know some of the best pictures can be taken while in an exotic place or on an adventure. What better place to experience it than with fun, like-minded individuals! Join us!