Suggested Groups near San Francisco, CA

Photography Walks & Workshops in San Francisco by Casey

San Francisco, CA

Let's explore San Francisco by taking pictures (and videos) and learn new techniques along the way. Plus get outside for fresh air and exercise too! About me: I have been doing photography for over 35 years and used to shoot weddings, portraits, commercial work for decades. I am an expert in still photography having started with the Nikon F4 film camera plus the Hasselblad 503cx medium format film camera in the 90s, then transitioned to digital with the Nikon D1x and D2x in early 2000, and more recently changed to all Canon gear with the Canon R5 and 90D and M50 digital cameras. I also actively use the Canon XF400 and G60 camcorders for creating online content for my YouTube channel "Casey On Location". Because I enjoy photography and filming, I can also share my knowledge with others who share the same passion. I am a long-time resident of San Francisco since 1980 so I know quite a bit about The City by the bay. So join the group and we can shoot images and videos together at interesting spots in San Francisco, learn a thing or two from each other, and hopefully get in some sunshine and exercise too.

252 members · Public

Alamo Square/Hayes Valley Meetup Group

San Francisco, CA

Hi there! This group is looking to bring new and old residents of Alamo Square/Hayes Valley together. Members should live in the neighborhoods represented here (Hayes Valley/Alamo Square and neighborhoods in between/close by) and be 21+. It's an open group but tailored for women in their late 20s/30s/40s.

Building community and friendships by enjoying all our neighborhood has to offer: park days, walks through the panhandle, drinks, food, and more! While there may be events held in other neighborhoods from time to time, the purpose of this group is to connect residents of Alamo Square and Hayes Valley (and neighborhoods in between).

Real profile photos are required. Three no shows without updating RSVPs will result in being removed from the group. Meetings are in-person only, unless otherwise mandated by the city, and may be held indoors. The city of San Francisco requires proof of vaccine against Covid-19 to dine or drink indoors. This group, members and guests, follow city mandates related to Covid-19.

210 members · Public

Halloween Addicts Group Support (HAGS)

Alameda, CA

Find yourself depressed and unable to leave your coffin for days at a time when Halloween is over? This is a social group for Halloween addicts year round in the San Francisco East Bay Area!

29 members · Public

Girls in Tech Social Hour

San Francisco, CA

Calling all Ladies working in Tech for a weekly/monthly social meet up. All ages are welcome.

Working remotely/home has changed our social life. This would be a fun meet up to mingle, meet and network with fellow women.

Will be hosting the following events soon so stay tuned:

Happy Hour Fridays <br>Social Hour Weekend <br>Networking <br>Co-working

366 members · Public

Mindful Dating and Relationships Meetup Group

San Francisco, CA

Mindful Dating & Relationship enthusiasts will find stimulating events here! The purpose of this group is to promote events that build relational skills, knowledge, and community around conscious connection. The group is led by Dr. Marie Thouin, dating & relationship coach and founder of Love InSight.

301 members · Public

Leap - an online meeting place for curious minds

San Francisco, CA

Leap is an exciting new online meeting place for curious minds. We get people talking via classes and conversations in small groups.

Topics cover everything from love and literature to current affairs and travel. Some of our experiences are one-offs, others take place over a number of weeks. So far we've had exciting and engaging talks on the inauguration, on relationships, on the concept of blame, on what's happening in Afghanistan, on movies, and on spirituality.

We've started to create a community of members who are curious by nature and love having good conversations about the things they care about.

For our full schedule of online experiences, sign up at leap.so/beta

44 members · Public

EleRatch - Oakland

Oakland, CA

Black Women - 30+ who are successful, like to travel, and a nice balance of bourgeois and ratchet.

I’ve searched meetup and didn’t see anything active that’s close to what I’m looking for. I’d just like to meet a group of women with the intention of befriending a few who are up to trying different things. Basically looking for my tribe! I’m new to the area and now that the outside in Cali is about to fully open up I would love a packed social calendar to match it.

Would love to sync with positive women, who are doing good yet also leveling up, who have fun, are elegant and a lil ratchet (hence the name EleRatch — lol) who aren’t flakes and love exploring the city and other areas.

This is an ACTIVE group. Please do not join to browse as inactive members and those who cancel at the last minute are removed. The group is capped at 100.

Join me as we embark on a year to remember!

71 members · Private

CAC Outings

Mill Valley, CA

This is a group for the Members of the California Alpine Club to communicate about the club outings. Contact the Outings Coordinator for access to this Meet Up Site.

333 members · Private

Bay Area Conservatives

San Francisco, CA

For all those in the Bay Area who seek politically & socially inspired events with other like-minded conservative individuals, you're home.

We include conservatives, moderate republicans, trump supporters, tea partiers, libertarians, independents who lean right, patriots and those who are in need of a different kind of "hope & change."

Join us and make some new friends!

PS - We ask that you do not request to join if you want to study us or are media. We are not unicorns and do not wish to be treated as such:P

PSS - There is a delay to approve new members because of the high number of requests.

2257 members · Private

Marin and The City

Sausalito, CA

Music, Mix & Mingle

Would you like the opportunity to get out socially in and around Marin and San Francisco and do fun activities?

If you're looking for ways to meet more people, or looking for that special someone, it's always fun to get out and socialize with others. We have one of the most active Meetup groups in the area, so if you're interested in getting together for drinks, dinners, movies, wine tastings, whale watching, sailing, hiking, dancing and other activities, this is the group for you!

Feel free to suggest events - we're always on the lookout for new ideas!  We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!  We have both indoor and outdoor events, and try to have something for everyone.

A photo is required so that Organizers can recognize you at events.  It should be face-recognizable!  Organizers often record attendance, and we don't want you to be missed and labeled a no-show.

No-Show Policies: If you RSVP that you are attending an event, that is a promise that you are attending the event in person.  This is especially important for things like restaurant reservations and small-group gatherings.  No-shows are often removed from the group when an Organizer is taking attendance at the event.

3880 members · Public

Hiking in Marin: Mountains, Meadows, Marshes and Mist

Mill Valley, CA

This group is for everyone who wants to explore the stunning beauty and remarkable trails of verdant Marin County. We spend much of our time hiking among the majestic redwoods, but we'also take advantage of Marin's glorious coastal-trail views, its high peaks, and its many streams and waterfalls -- sometimes all in the same hike!

Many of our hikes are fairly moderate in both distance and pace, though we do mix in longer hikes with more vertical, as well as occasional beginner hikes. But regardless of distance, virtually all of our hikes are limited in attendance, so that we can ensure everyone's safety and attempt to keep the group together as much as possible. Smaller groups also make for a more intimate, natural experience in the wilderness, which is particularly important to us because we like to get off the well-known trails as much as possible. There are plenty of 100-hikers-and-a-cloud-of-dust groups on Meetup, rampaging along the fire roads. This is not one of them.

Because we limit numbers, the majority of our hikes have wait lists. If you join a waitl ist, you are expected to monitor it, and your email, to find out whether you have moved up to confirmed. RSVPs and wait lists will close at 5 pm the night before the hike, and no one will move up after that time, so you don't have to worry about a late-night promotion to confirmed that you don't see until the next morning. 5 pm the night before is also the deadline for anyone on the confirmed list to cancel an RSVP.

PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to show up for a hike with a wait list, or cancel at the last minute, you'll be removed from the group. It's a one-strike policy. Be fair -- let someone else have your spot when you decide not to go.

If all of that sounds good, then please join us as we explore the striking beauty awaiting us in our local forests, mountains and coastal trails.

Let's go hiking in Marin!

937 members · Private

Bay Area Bitcoiners

San Francisco, CA

Bay Area Bitcoiners is a casual group for bitcoin lovers, learners, and newbs. We get together regularly around the Bay-Area to meet like-minded friends and discuss all things bitcoin over a beer or two.

For Plebs By Plebs

276 members · Public

East Bay Ramblers

Oakland, CA

Welcome to East Bay Ramblers! This group is all about hiking for fun and fitness. We hike on weekday mornings...and also on weekends. If you love to hike, this is the group for you!

Some things you should know about the group:

• Hikes will normally be in the 4 - 10 mile range. 

• We average a speed of 2.5 - 3.0 mph. 

• Each hike posted will indicate the length and difficulty you can expect. Please be considerate of other’s time and only sign up for hikes within your physical ability that you can complete within the time allotted.

• Please RSVP to events only if you plan on attending. Be sure to update your RSVP if your attendance plans change, and avoid last-minute changes whenever possible. 


• We wait at trail junctions to keep the group together, but as soon as stragglers are within sight the group will start off. 

• There will be hills! You will need to be comfortable walking up and down steep hills. 

• Most hikes are held in our beautiful East Bay Regional Parks with some excursions into State Parks and water district properties such as EBMUD and CCWD. We also occasionally organize urban hikes and trips to other regional park systems. 

• Some hikes, but not all, will be DOG FRIENDLY and allow off-leash hiking. Some hikes will be on-leash and some will not allow dogs at all. Each hike will be clearly marked as either Dogs Off-leash, Dogs On-leash, or No Dogs. 

• We are not professional hike leaders and don't have first-aid  training. Participants must be responsible for their own safety and well-being. 

This is a very social group. We like to talk, laugh, and enjoy ourselves while getting our exercise out on the trail. In the Bay Area we are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of open space filled with hiking trails. Join us as we explore and meet new friends!

PLEASE READ  LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:

By joining East Bay Ramblers you agree to the following: 

1.  I acknowledge that the group organizer and assistant organizers for this group are NOT guides or trip leaders. We have no training or qualifications as guides or trip leaders. East BayHiking Meetup is a social group for organizing hikes. All hikers are responsible for themselves, their dog(s), their guest(s) and any event that occurs to or because of them.

2. I agree to abide by the rules of the park where the hike is held. 

3. I acknowledge that I and other participants may be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury to me, my dog(s) and/or guests, or someone outside of the group or some other animal, including permanent disability and death. I understand that these risks may be increased through my own actions, or through the negligent action or inaction of East Bay Ramblers’ participants, its members or other representatives. If I bring/invite a guest who has not released liability through the meetup group, I agree that I am solely responsible for their and or their dog(s) including their actions and safety. It is highly recommended that each participant sign up for an event through the meetup site. 

4. I hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE from liability East Bay Ramblers, the group organizer and hike organizers, their officers, members/other participants, sponsors, and employees; and owners and lessors of facilities used by East Bay Ramblers, from any and all liability claims, demands or causes of action that you now have or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or part out of the activities advice or information contained herein, even if caused in whole or in part by their negligence.

5. California Civil Code section 1542 states; “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.” I specifically waive the terms of that section, and agree to Release claims that I may not yet know of, or which may be based on events that have not yet occurred.

6. If I am allowing children under the age of 18 or any guest, to participate in this hike, I agree on their behalf to the terms of this Release. I agree that if, notwithstanding this Release, I, the minor, or anyone on the minor’s behalf, or my guest, makes a claim against any of the persons or entities Released, I will indemnify those persons and entities and hold them harmless against all expenses, damage or costs, including attorneys fees, arising out of that claim.

7. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability therefore.

8. Organizers choose locations and routes, but it is up to you to decide whether the event is appropriate for you to attend. Ultimately you are responsible for your own safety.

I HAVE READ THE East Bay Ramblers LIABILITY DISCLAIMER AND WILL ABIDE BY ALL RULES AND POLICIES AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I ASSUME ALL RISKS FOR ANY INJURIES RECEIVED AND AGREE TO ACCEPT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

1627 members · Private