What we’re about
Are you new to the Bay Area? Do you want to make new friends? Do you want to go hiking but don't want to do it by yourself? Are you curious about the breweries?
This group is for anyone interested in socializing and staying active in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting new people so feel free to check out our events! Come say hi and see where that takes you :)
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Please RSVP before showing up and update it accordingly if you can no longer make it to the event.
- Please be respectful. We do not tolerate offensive behavior and ban people who harass other members of the group.
- The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damage that may happen to you while attending any of our events, especially when doing anything outdoors such as hiking. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Welcome to the group and we look forward to meeting you in person!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wednesday Sunset Hike + Dinner/Dessert: Have some fun in the middle of the week!Ohlone College Peak Trail Entrance (Near the Ohlone Collge Multilevel Parking Garage - First Level), Fremont, CA
WHAT WE'LL BE DOING
Sunset hike to
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-peak-from-ohlone-college
Sunset is around 8:32 this Wednesday (https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/@5373693), so we'll start by 6:30 at the latest. After we finish the hike, we can get dinner somewhere close by - we'll decide where to go based on the group's opinion during the hike (potential options at end).HOW TO GET THERE
Car:
You can park at the Ohlone College parking structure for $4 (flat rate) if you drive your car there. Be warned, driving to Fremont on an evening follows the Heisenberg traffic principle: driving 5 miles might take 5 minutes or 50 minutes, but you won't know until you actually do it. I'd recommend taking BART and then ridesharing or carpooling if you can. (See below)BART:
Fremont station- 5.1 miles to
the parking structure by car if you rideshare or carpool with someone who can pick you up from here - 5.6 miles by bicycle
Warm Springs Station
- 3 miles by car if you rideshare or carpool with someone who can pick you up from here
- 3 miles by bicycle
Carpool:
If you have a car, please help out and give rides if you're comfortable doing so! Use https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ - note that the info you enter here is PUBLICLY available for anyone who has the link, so don't fill out all the fields, just the required ones (use a backup if you can).DINNER
Places that are nearby:
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
- Hyderabad Dum Biryani
- Lazy Dog
- Sala Thai
- Shalimar
- GumaGumalu
- Soo Ja Fusion Bistro
- In-N-Out
- more places, but this list is already long - come with recs if you have anyOTHER INFORMATION
I realize hiking can be intimidating if you haven't done it before and this is a challenging hike, but it's on a very well defined trail and I'll be going pretty slow (~2 miles an hour pace) and will likely be near the back of the group. Bring your friends who like hiking too! Or invite that one friend that's been thinking about hiking but needs that extra push :)Cows graze the pasture around the trails - very mellow cows, but if you're terrified of cows, something to keep in mind.
The event time is is an estimate - if we end up going really fast, the hike might end up being really quick.
The dinner/dessert after will be optional, so if you already have plans for the night, you can leave after the hike.
In any case, come out and join us to add some excitement to your week!
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy. - 5.1 miles to
- Saturday Board Games in Campbell7Stars Bar and Grill, Campbell, CA
Join us at 7Stars Bar and Grill in Campbell for Saturday afternoon board games. You're welcome to bring your favorite games (the bar has a few, I'll bring a bunch) and we'll see you there!
Venue Details
- No cover charge or event fee, but we do ask attendees to support the venue by ordering food or a drink.
- Tons of free nearby parking (details below).
- A five-minute walk to VTA Light Rail station (details below).
- Bar is Star Wars themed on the inside but looks like an old bank on the outside (ornate concrete facade with pillars).
Games
- Folk bring all sorts of board and card games!
- Word Games (Just One, Hues and Cues, Decrypto, Codenames, Wavelength)
- Visual Card Games (Detective Club, Mysterium, Dixit)
- Territory Building Games (Terraforming Mars, Scythe, Dune Imperium)
- Grid Building Games (Earth, Castle Combo, Happy City)
- Racing Games (Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Jamaica)
- Social Deduction Games (Avalon, Saboteur, Secret Hitler, Feed the Kraken, Blood on the Clocktower, Two Rooms And A Boom)
- Number Games (Hanabi, TEN, The Crew)
Parking
- Tons of free no-time-limit parking in the First Street Parking Garage and Second Street Garage.
- Free 2-hour parking in the lots by Hyde Park, Khartoum, and (if you're lucky) Water Tower Kitchen (becomes no-time-limit parking at 6pm).
- Free 2-hour street parking spots are usually available along Orchard City Dr, Civic Center Dr, and E Campbell Ave though you might have to circle a bit (becomes no-time-limit parking at 6pm).
- More free no-time-limit street parking in the residential neighborhoods along North 3rd St, N 2nd St and N 1st St.
7Stars Bar and Grill Menus
- Food menu here.
- Beer drafts and cocktails menu here.
- Non-alcoholic mocktails served as well! Ask the bartenders about the secret mocktail menu.
VTA Light Rail & Caltrains
- There's a Light Rail station a five minute walk from 7Stars, in case you've got a Light Rail station near your home or workplace.
- If you're near a Caltrains station, you can take it to downtown Mountain View and walk across the platforms to catch a Light Rail to Downtown Campbell.
- Alternatively you can take Caltrains to Diridon station in San Jose, walk a few blocks to the Light Rail "San Fernando" station in San Jose and ride that to Downtown Campbell.
