This playgroup is for nature lovers with children who want to meet and make friends with other families while camping, hiking and enjoying playdates. When you request to join, plan on being ACTIVE in the group by coming out at least once a month. I also encourage you to check out our members' profiles and reach out to members you think you have something in common with. Most events take place in natural areas surrounding San Jose. Meetups are frequently scheduled in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Moun …

The Monterey Bay Area Hiking Group is for people who enjoy hiking the beautiful outdoors while socializing with other like-minded individuals. We explore many areas throughout the Monterey Peninsula, BigSur/ Ventana Wilderness, and Santa Cruz Mountains. On occasion, we will offer events out of the area, such as in the Sierra Nevada or Cascade Range. We offer a variety of hiking activities for people of all ages. Expect to see easy to intermediate hikes of 4-10 miles in total length. There will a …

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.

The Monterey Bay Area Spearfishing Group is for people who enjoy Spearfishing and other Ocean Adventures in the beautiful outdoors while socializing with other like-minded individuals. We explore many areas along the Monterey Peninsula Coastline, Big Sur and Santa Cruz Coastline. On occasion, we will offer events out of the area, such as in the Mendocino Coast or Southern California. Most events will be scheduled on weekends along with the occasional weekday and/or holiday Event. Also, during su …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

This is a group for Old School Butches and Femmes, that enjoy the Old Fashion BF Dynamic. Minimum age 35. Couples and Singles welcome. I am hoping to make a close-knit group of BF Peeps for socializing and attending events together in our community. LGBT Events, Volunteering, Movies, Dinner, Beach Days, Concerts, Camping, Picnics, Wine tasting, Horseback Riding etc. There doesn't seem to be much of a social outlet for us BF Peeps in the South Bay. I think it is important that we keep our Dynamic …

I made this group because I had trouble finding an indie music group centered around the South Bay/San Jose area. As a grad student, I don't have money to dish out for tons of concerts, so I thought that we could meet at various affordable activities such as hikes, Farmers Markets, downtown excursions and happy hours (these are some of my favorites, but feel free to suggest more). There we can get to know potential concert buddies, discuss new/favorite music and plan events. I'd love to arrange …

Socialize with the lgbt community Out in Santa Cruz - hikes in Henry Cowell, walks along West Cliff, board games at Hidden Peak, ice cream at Penny, games on the beach, camping in big basin, dessert at Chocolate, rock climbing at Pacific Edge, dancing at the Palomar....to name a few ideas. The intent of this group is to provide an alternative lgbt social outlet to bars, clubs, and alcohol-centric events. I hope members will contribute their own skills and passions by suggesting events. Let's go …

Have you stepped on a Lego today? Do you have to clear bricks off your dining table every night before you can serve dinner? Do you find bricks in the wash? In between the couch cushions? In your nightmares? If you answered Yes to any of these questions, you may have Lego obsessed children like mine. Or a Lego obsessed spouse (I have both). Let's bring them together for fun and friendship. This club is intended for younger Lego builders, ages 4-7 who don't have the opportunities for after-schoo …

This group is for dedicated hikers who are Intermediate/ Advanced, who want to hike in small groups and normally hike 10 - 20 miles. Some hikes may be shorter to fit conditions of the venue. Membership requirements are you MUST be friendly, a regular hiker and be able to hike longer distances without slowing down the hike.  Hikes may be local or long distance to be determined by the leaders imaginations. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not allowed on any hikes unless approved by the hike leader in advan …

Welcome to Monterey Climbing and Adventuring. The focus of this Meetup group is around rock climbing: indoor (at our favorite SRG!), outdoor, trad, sport, finding new climbing buddies, bouldering, organizing trips, training, and getting introduced to the world of rock. But mostly to get more people outside! This will be mostly user moderated - meaning anyone in the group will be able to create events. Please be respectful when creating events and only RSVP if you are comfortable with the trip. I …

Remember the show "Whose Line Is It Anyway"? Or have you ever taken an acting class where warm-ups involved playing interactive games? We're a group that meets once a week to get silly and have fun playing "theater games"! It's not just for actors... it's for anybody who wants to relax, have fun, and meet new people.  We're always open to suggestions, so if you have a favorite game you'd like to play please mention it! We play everything from kids' games (like you used to play at summer camp) to …

Females like to get dirty too! I have a great group of friends, but sadly not too many female friends who are adventurers, active and open to getting dirty, exploring, being crazy, etc. I like to hike, bike, run, swim, explore, sky dive, bungee jump, dirt/street bike ride, camp... just have crazy fun :) You female? You like to get dirty? You like to be active? Come join us on some adventures... Adventures aren't only in Morgan Hill... they'll be scheduled around the bay area.

Are you interested in photography and exploring the Monterey Bay under different lighting situations? Are you interested in learning more about your camera or are just dying to try film again using medium format, Polaroid, or Holga Toy Cameras? About Our Sessions We meet on the weekends, evenings, and occasionally very early in the morning and late at night to photograph. We also will be holding regular social activities where we may share a meal, swap stories, show off our work, or provide ment …

If you kitesurf / kiteboard you know it's one of the most addictive sports going. We kiters go to extreme lengths, spend loads of cash, put our personal relationships in peril, and travel ungodly distances in search the right kite experience. Entrepreneurs similarly risk their financial safety, put heavy stress on their personal lives, and travel a long road in search of that world changing opportunity. Kiters and Entrepreneurs, clearly, are cut from the same cloth. Any windy day at 3rd ave reve …

This is the place for meeting horse friends, scheduling rides, play days, camping trips, posting shows and local events, as well as discovering new trails! Everyone is welcome to join and post new horse related events - for now membership will be free (maintaining the site costs money so I'm hoping to find sponsors instead.) This is a polite, drama free group. Any harassment of other members will result in removal of the offending party - no exceptions! All rides will be categorized by skill lev …

Is your family new to Santa Cruz? Do you have a toddler? Do you like breakfast? Does your kid like to run around and play? Is you answered yes to all these questions, come join us. We like to go out for breakfast Saturday mornings to places like Silver Spur, Linda's, Harbor Cafe and Walnut Cafe. After breakfast we head to a nearby park or go down to the beach and let our kid run around and do the kid thing. -=-=-=-=--=- About Us We moved here about a year ago and are looking to make some friend …

It's all about soaking up the sun, relaxing, bit of exercise, learning, laughing and ultimately having a great time!!! This meetup is for those that would like to carry on their winter sports into the summer. Most meetups will be local day events, local camping trips, but would like to also plan on weekend houseboat trip by end of summer. Experienced boarders/skiers as well as beginners are welcome. The only thing I ask is for those that are experienced to share their knowledge, be patient and t …

At Adventist Friends you will be greeted with a smile. The group is comprised of Adventist families, couples, singles, young & more mature; in other words, people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and race. The group is focused on bringing together Adventist believers for social and spiritual fellowship. Some of the social events you might see here is: Hikes, Brunches, Travel Events (local and out of town), Art Events, Kayaking, Snorkeling and Scuba, Camping, Rock Climbing, BBQ & Pool Parties, Geocash …

This group is all about hiking with outdoor enthusiasts to challenge ourselves in hiking adventures in local parks and to discover the new trails in San Francisco bay area and further... We do a wide variety of hikes ranging from the 5 miles after work moderate hikes to 35 miles strenuous day hikes. We don't lead any easy hike or walk often and all the organizers are advanced level hikers. If you are a beginner hiker and looking for the easy hikes, this group may not be a good fit for you.

Many people want to express their creativity but haven't found the right outlet. Sound familiar?  Then this is the place for you! Fun, supportive environment, this meet-up is held at my studio located at 2231 Winchester Blvd. Campbell, 95008. The studio is crammed with tons of hand-made papers, paints, canvas, glue, fabric, string, found objects...anything you need to express yourself! Work on a specific project (see examples below) or do your own thing after a short tutorial about how to use th …

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Join us and relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get travel tips and recommendations on Domestic and International destinations. .....or find a new travel buddy! There is a wealth of knowledge and some wonderful stories among the members of this group. So let's tap into it. Some of us are seasoned travelers and some are novice. There is something for everyone. We are volunteer hosts, who have busy lives beyond Meetup, but know that s …