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As an experienced Meetup Event Host, whenever I've attended or led Meetup events, invariably most people are "new to the area" and often single. I'm not new to the area but I wanted to create a group which offers a potpourri of options that encourages socializing with really exploring the popular and hidden gems of the Bay Area and some out of town expeditions. This group will have a big focus on fitness at the same time as we explore in a variety of ways; by foot, biking, and possibly public transportation and train. It is a synthesis of some of my favorite things (hikes, walks, cycling, movies, cultural events, dining) I've done with various Meetup groups all rolled into one. I invite members to contribute their ideas, bring to light cultural events or cool places they wish to explore. Best of all, you don't have to be a newbie to join!
- New to the SF/Bay Area is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk.
By joining New to the SF/Bay Area as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless New to the SF/Bay Area, its organizers, coorganizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, coorganizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts
New to the SF/Bay Area holds a variety of different activities such as, but not limited to cycling, hiking, biking, camping, cultural events and so on. These events can be dangerous and pose a risk to New to the SF/Bay Area members and guests. By participating voluntarily in the group you understand that you are responsible for your own safety.
Any social events that New to the SF/Bay Area sponsors and holds such as, but not limited to cycling, picnics, group trips, outings, dining, concerts and so on will fall also under the same Disclaimer and Liability guidelines listed above.
Featured event
Great Migration Photo Safari & Zanzibar Extension-a Journey of a Lifetime .
We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source.
Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below)
Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies.
On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa!
Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
The itinerary is:
July 5 Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha
July 6 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
July 7 Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive
July 8 Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
July 9 Serengeti (Central)
July 10 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 11 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 12 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron
July 13 Lake Natron to Arusha
July 14 Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
All of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited!
How much does this cost?
African Migration Safari $4998 per person, double occupancy.
Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748
We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save.
***Airfare is not included.***
RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
Land Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals every day
- All park fees to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti.
- Crater service fees.
- Professional driver guide
- Open roof land cruiser vehicles
- Drinking water during the safari
We offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:
Price per person, Double occupancy $870.
Solo room - $1285
**Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included**
To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the $200 deposit through this secure link
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST
Have more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message Marc
AND/OR
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees.
To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE
We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/reginal camping, and our overseas events too.
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Upcoming events
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ONLINE FREE Friday Night Trivia!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for some Team Trivia on Ludio! We run the best Trivia nights ever :D
Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
Our Team Trivia features 5 categories - the players who show up will veto 2 of them, leaving 3 categories for the game. Teams get shuffled after each category so that you get to play with as many people as possible, and a winner (or multiple winners) are crowned after each round. The game takes about 45-60 minutes; after the Trivia is over, we keep playing other lighthearted games with whoever sticks around.
If you’re looking for a more traditional Bar Trivia where you come with a team/stick to the same team for the whole game, we do those once a month for our regulars. Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH) and ask about Bar Trivia to learn more!
We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of at least 15 people!Requirements:
- You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendee
Ladies Game Night! Card games, party games, and more!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us (Katie/Paola) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D
To join the event, go to: https://bit.ly/ladies-game-night and click “Join today’s hosted event”.
We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. Paola and I pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone!
It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill!
We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout!
Requirements:
- You will need a computer or a tablet (no phones sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendee- $45.00
WANTED: Bachelors, 50+, for Singles Night. Tickets for women are sold out.
FIZZ CHAMPAGNE & BUBBLE BAR, 1652 BONANZA ST, Walnut Creek, CA, USAre you 50+ and ready to meet someone special in person? Join us for a night designed for easy mingling. Forget the awkward silence—our signature Mixer Game breaks the ice for you, making it easy to spark a conversation with someone new. Dress to impress. Monday, May 11, 2026, 7-9pm.
TICKETS: $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. Tickets for women are sold out. We need men! Please spread the word to your bachelor buddies. Sorry, women who RSVP will NOT be admitted, only those who had previously purchased a ticket.
LOCATION: Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar in Walnut Creek, 1652 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. We ask that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this great venue invites us back. Automatic 20% gratuity will be added to your tab.
CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.
MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco
· Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael
· Singles Night in Walnut Creek, 50+, May 11
· SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon
· Business Professionals Mixer, 21-49, May 20, San Francisco
· Speed Dating/Wine Tasting/Dance Party, May 23, Los Gatos
· 90s Dance Party, May 23, San Rafael
· Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell
· Pickleball Singles Mixer, 21-35, May 30, San Jose
· Speed Dating for 40s/50s at Brand New Walnut Creek Hotel, May 31
· Christian Singles Dinner & Mixer, June 6, all ages, Emeryville
· Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon
· SF Art Gallery Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco
· North Bay Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, NovatoFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.
VIDEO from our New Years Eve Bash.
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Featured International Meetup Trips for 2026 & 2027
·OnlineOnlineThis Zoom Overseas Q & A is a monthly event.
Video Link: https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb No software or download needed. Just open in a browser.
The date gets moved right before the event occurs. This way all the links posted to events keep working.
We have some truly EPIC Overseas events ahead. And Epic Adventure leads to Copious Questions.
To solve that . . . Let's Talk! Join us for a Q & A Zoom where you can ask all your Q's and get all your A's.
SCHEDULE
6:00 to 7:30pm Pacific Time is Q & A about our Overseas Events.What to talk about? Most of the convo will be on the following:
Jun 5, 2026 Costa Rica Eco Adventure
Jun 18, 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits
Jun 27, 2026 Serengeti Photo Safari! Africa’s Best Wildlife Show
Jul 05, 2026 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
Aug 03, 2026 Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise from San Francisco
Sep 09, 2026 France Culinary Explorer! Food
Sep 20, 2026 Meetup on the Orient Express
Dec 04, 2026 Vietnam & Cambodia (with Angkor Wat)
Feb 10, 2027 Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi Island
Mar 16, 2027 Galapagos Islands Expedition
Apr 25, 2027 Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Apr 28, 2027 Best of Portugal with Camino de Santiago
May 13, 2027 Unforgettable Croatia! The Pearls of the Dalmatian Coast
Nov 26, 2027 Ensenada Thanksgiving Weekend CruiseWe are currently working on Italy, China, Patagonia, and Antarctica. Keep an eye on our calendar.
If you are interested in more information for any of these trips, please reply to this email or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8
I will send you a detailed day-by-day itinerary for those events.Our events are all very safe, fun, curated, and organized.
Questions about Hotels, Flights, Meals, Museums, Power Plugs, Converters, Money Conversion or whatever!!
All the folks currently signed on to our events are invited to come and ask all the Q's and get all the deets they want to. They will also get them in writing too, but we know a lot of folks rather a face and voice compared to an email. It's that whole human interaction thing!
*To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM and we will email direct on the day of to remind you.
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