For years I was a solo backpacker who frequently ventured solo into less frequented areas. Recently I experienced a scare while doing so which made me realize how vulnerable a solo hiker off trail is. I concluded that for safety and companionship where any portion of the route is off established trails, I would prefer to hike with other independent-style backpackers. Those meetups of our group where I am part of the group will provide the partners I seek. My idea of a small group is myself, my d …

Looking to start a new group for East Coasters (ages 30-50) that have moved to the West Coast. I am from NY (43 years old) and miss my East Coast friends. I live in the East Bay and would love to meet some fun people who still have that East Coast mentality. :)

Hey Everyone! This group is all about hanging out at the beach. I am a 24 year old who spends all week in an office, so I decided it was time to get outside on the weekends. Even though it isn't SoCal or Hawaii, we still have plenty of cool beaches to hang out at. I based the meetup in San Mateo, but really I am planning to have events up and down the coast from Santa Cruz up to North Bay. If we get good turnouts we will, of course, hold events more often in those locations. Our events will be p …

This group is for free divers (no tank, but wetsuit etc) looking for dive buddies for abalone, urchin, spearfishing etc trips. Beginners welcome, but we need at least a couple experienced divers before we take a trip. I started this to meet more free divers, and anyone can join. I dive mostly up the Sonoma coast, but am trying to take trips down to Monterey as well. Everyone is free to create meetups here if you're looking for a dive buddy for a certain date.

Hi there - and Welcome to our Meetup group! My name is Rick Haffner... a long-time South Bay, professional actor, director, vocalist and clown. I have a passion for both Film and LIVE Theatre! (Be sure to check out our LIVE theatregoing group - Bay Area Theatre Lovers - http://theater.meetup.com/173/) - if that interests you! I earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting & Directing many years ago and am a current Screen Actor's Guild/AFTRA member. I love to attend all kinds of movies and enjo …

I am new to San Francisco from the east coast and looking to meet some new girlfriends. I started and was a member of a book club in New Jersey and loved it. This group is for ladies only (sorry boys) in their 20s/early 30s who are looking to meet some new friends and share their love of reading. After all, there is nothing like a good book to start a conversation! And of course, a few cocktails will be involved. Looking for some fun, chilled out ladies who want to make great friends and have go …

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 …

***DISCLAIMER: Girls are allowed :) ... if you fit the description and like to hang out as one of the guys then join up! *** THE SITUATION: During the day, you're a young professional. When you're with the significant other, you're the best boyfriend/husband ever (that is, unless you're single... then you're just the guy that enjoys his mom's cooking). But a lot of the time, you're a guy that just wants to do guy stuff. You want to talk about Natalie Portman, sports, comics, and food. You want …

Rengstorff House, Mountain View's oldest home, is one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture on the West Coast. Well-known as a wedding venue, Rengstorff House is available for rent for your next wedding ceremony reception, team retreat, employee birthday party, retirement celebration, garden party, fundraiser and/or after-work mixer. Rengstorff House is also open to the public for guided tours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays from 11:00 am – 5:00 p.m. NEW in 2010 for a …