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.

232 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.

206 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

345 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.

288 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

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.

3875 members · Public

Ted's Hikes San Francisco/Marin Counties 7-12 miles

San Francisco, CA

Environmental Friendly hiking group, using public transportation to hiking trails throughout Marin and San Francisco counties. I have been a co-organizer through the meetup Bay area short hikes 5-8 miles for 2.5 years. I will be leading hikes with more miles and less speed. I want my hikers to enjoy their hikes, get a good workout, takes some photos and experience the beauty around them. So bring your smiles and let's hike some miles. See you on the next hike <br>Drivers, we will meet you at the trail head, <br>We will meet in the City and take bus or ferry to various trail heads in Marin Headlands, Mt Tam, and Pt Reyes Seashore. From there we start our hike.

2988 members · Public

英語の発音をネイティブ化するグループ in San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Lingo Mii 発音グループは英語の発音をネイティブ化するミートアップグループです。英語の発音に困っている方は必見です！

ネイティブスピーカーとお話しした時、全く発音が通じずショックを受けたことはありませんか？

実は、英語の発音には日本語で発音できるものは一つも存在していません。そもそも、今まで発音の練習を体型的に行うチャンスはありましたでしょうか？人によっては中学、高校、大学と英語を勉強してきたと思うのですが、そこに「発音」というカテゴリーはありませんでした。

私たちは、LAに本社をおき、現地の大学の音声学、発音学の研究者と各国から来たESL（English Second Language）の人の発音改善支援プロジェクトを進めております。

特に、最近では、AIが発達してきておりあなたの発音を定量的に測定することが可能になってきております。当プロジェクトは最新テックと人間による指導のハイブリッド型の学習方法が効果的であることがわかってきており、その学習方法を実践していきます。

このグループは目的とレベルに分けて下記のように毎週開催しています。まずは気軽にご参加ください。参加後移動してもらうこともできます。

＝ビギナー

https://www.meetup.com/lingomii-tokyo/

日本時間：土 - 10am

ロサンジェルス時間：金 - 6pm

ニューヨーク時間：金 - 9pm

=中級

https://www.meetup.com/lingomii-osaka/

日本時間：土 - 11:15 am

ロサンジェルス時間：金 - 7:15 pm

ニューヨーク時間：金 - 10:15pm

=上級

https://www.meetup.com/lingomii/

日本時間：土 - 9am

ロサンジェルス時間：金 - 5pm

ニューヨーク時間：金 - 8pm

=スキルアップコンバセーション（みんなで会話）

https://www.meetup.com/lingomii/

日本時間：土 - 10am

ロサンジェルス時間：金 - 6pm

ニューヨーク時間：金 - 9pm

(2021年8日よりサマータイムが終わりマイナス1時間になります！)

(ミートアップにアクセスするとあなたの時間帯が表示されます。)

10 members · Public

Alameda Volleyball and Beer

Alameda, CA

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Alameda Volleyball. This is a group design for anyone that wants to have fun playing volleyball and meet new people. We welcome players of all skills level to join us and drink beer and learn to each other to be a better player. We aren't the most experienced but it's more of a social event. Please sign up so we can better organize this event. Thank you.

2106 members · Public

Asians and Friends San Francisco Bay

San Francisco, CA

This Meet-up group was previously know as Gay Asian Men (GAM) and Admirers.

Same group - different name.

Asians and Friends San Francisco Bay is a group where gay Asian men and their admirers meet up to socialize in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are part of the International Friendship Alliance (IFA), made up of Asians and Friends and like-minded groups around the world.

Singles and couples are both welcome.

Members are also encouraged to join our Asians and Friends San Francisco Bay Facebook group.

Members should live in, or frequently visit, the San Francisco Bay Area.

Note - To join this group, please provide a clear face profile photo and your real name (at least your full first name - not just an initial).   For safety reasons, we need to recognize you when you show up in person when the group meets at our members' private homes.  Thank you for your understanding. For after all, we all want to meet real people. 

675 members · Private

Bay Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (21-30's)

San Francisco, CA

Hello there (: Welcome to a supportive adventure-loving community, sharing a variety of experiences! Our goal is to explore what our beautiful area has to offer, and build lasting friendships!

*Who should join?*

This group is ideal for women/women identifying ages 21-30's who are ready to explore, have fun, and are interested in surrounding themselves with kind, genuine, and supportive ladies!

Are you new to the area, haven't had the opportunity to meet others, interested in socializing more and getting out of the house now that the Bay is reopening!?

View your awaiting adventures below, and feel free to suggest/recommend your own!

-Socials-

― Happy Hour Evenings

― Trying New Restaurants

― “Book Club”- Read a Book Various Topics Monthly- Discuss at Café or Over Dinner

― Board Game Nights- at Bar/Café or can Host at home

― Trivia Nights

― Karaoke

― Top Golf- San Jose

― Weekend Trips- (Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Yosemite, NorCal, Socal, etc)

― Skating/Rollerblades Nights at the Rink

― Comedy Nights

― Musicals/Broadway/Live Performance Plays

― Concerts/Live Music

― Dancing/Going Out Nights

― Winery/Tastings/Breweries

― Movie Nights- host a small group- Order Pizza/Wine/Hang Out…

― Arts and Crafts Nights- Painting/Pottery- can be those classes studios offer

― Bowling & Beer Nights

― Open Mic Nights

― Photography Days- Dress up take pictures somewhere

― Boba & Boardgames

―Thrifting!

― Volunteering- food banks, shelters, animal shelters, etc.

― Themed Gatherings

― Sports Games- Baseball, Hockey, Basketball

― Cookouts/BBQs/Dinners/Baking

-Outdoorsy or Physical Activities-

― Hiking- light and medium levels

― Kayaking/Boating

― Yoga or Workout Classes/Dance Classes

― Picnics at the Park

― Gardens/Japanese Gardens/Rose Gardens

― Beach Days

― Pup Playdates

― Whole Day Activities- Ziplining, Tubing,

― Berry Picking

― White Water Rafting Tours

― Skiing/Snowboarding in Snow Season

― Horse Trail Riding

― Berry/Fruit Picking

―Camping/Backpacking

―Biking

―Sports- Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, etc...

If you have any questions about the group or any events, please message me!

*No Show Policy: Many events have limited RSVPs available, and members on Waitlists to attend. Due to this, we have a 2x No Show Policy then you will be automatically moved to the waitlist of any events moving forward. Please be considerate of others when RSVPing and update no later than 24 hours prior to an event to allow others to join in your place. Thank you for your understanding (:

* Waiver: By joining this meetup group, you agree to waive all liability and hold the site, the founders, organizers, and other members harmless for anything that may occur in connection with or a result of any activity, event, interaction, or introduction. You are required to take personal responsibility for your actions and obey all state and federal laws and rules of any establishment. Membership does not guarantee anything other than the ability to RSVP and attend events posted by this group.

1355 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!

928 members · Private

Get a Wingman (ages 30-45)

San Francisco, CA

First off, women are always welcome to join.

If you're single, new to the area, or just want to expand your social circle, don't go out solo, get a wingman. This group is for people who find themselves currently in these types of situations:

Getting off the dating apps:

If you’re tired of the endless swiping and disappointing results, go back to how it was before the apps, approach a woman in person organically.

New to the area:

It’s not easy meeting new people when you first arrive to a new city, especially if you don’t know anyone at all! The pandemic has made all kinds of limitations in our work places, and we don’t have the luxury of connecting with our co-workers in person like we used to. 

Newly divorced:

When you’re married, you tend to have a different set of friends for several years, and that usually involves being locked into going out with other couples. Once you divorce and you’re ready to be single again, it’s better to have a wingman then to be alone at a bar if you want to meet new people, or date. Trust me I've been there, I know first hand.

The process is simple:

1. We meet at a bar as a group. 

2. We make introductions. 

3. We socialize with anyone. 

4. We bounce around to other bars if desired.

178 members · Public