Beach Walks San Francisco

Thursday Evening Urban Hike: FiDi to North Beach

Let's do a Thursday evening spring urban hike from the Financial District over to North Beach. I am still working on the exact route but there will be hills and stairs, paths and gardens, water views and we will walk up the Lombard crooked street. We will meet at 5:30 but leave at 5:40 (grace period). The after gathering is planned at Specs https://www.specsbarsf.com/ . There will be live music from Hernandez Hide way (Balkan and Klezmer Style). **If anyone can get to Specs early to reserve tables, please let me know.** Hope to see you there! Please note: Phone help is not available for latecomers. If you are late it is very hard to catch up with us. We walk at a medium pace. Escorts or sweeps are not provided, so slower walkers should be completely prepared to finish the hike on their own if they become separated from the group, and they may want to consider bringing a friend to walk with them. I reserve the right to make small changes to the route as needed. Liability Disclaimer: The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking 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.

Golden Hour Beach Day & Bonfire 🌅🔥 Memorial Day Weekend Party!

**Required:** Bring wood for the fire! **This event is intended for adults 21+ only.** **It's a celebration! Be ready to dance and sing along to the music at a moment's notice!** Let’s make the most of Memorial Day Weekend with a full day of sunshine, ocean air, music, good conversations, and a bonfire that goes late into the evening. *There will be a party atmosphere with music, dancing, adult drinks, loud voices. If that's not your type of scene, please join our many other event offerings.* Create your ideal beach setup—warm blankets, beach chairs, pillows, snacks, lanterns, games, books, speakers, or anything that makes your space feel cozy, comfortable, and a little glamping-inspired. Chairs and elevated seating are especially recommended since the beach can get crowded and blankets/towels sometimes end up getting stepped on throughout the day. Feel free to create a whole little beach setup for yourself and friends. **Important:** The beach fire pits are first come, first serve, so the host will be arriving much earlier (around 11AM) to claim a fire pit for the group. People are welcome to arrive early and hang out throughout the day. **Only real requirement:** Please bring real, clean-burning firewood for the bonfire if you can. Don’t bring logs/branches from the woods, your backyard, or anything with nails, paint, or chemicals on it. ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ If you’d like to help me pay for bonfire supplies (s'mores, snacks, cleanup items, lights, etc.), contributions are always appreciated. Thank you! [Venmo](https://venmo.com/riportales) • [Cash App](https://cash.app/$riportales) • [PayPal](paypal.me/riportales)

Ocean Beach 5K + Beach Chalet Hangout

Join us for a refreshing and fun 5K run along Ocean Beach! We’ll meet at the Beach Chalet, where you can safely drop off your shoes and belongings before we head out to the beach for our run. This is a relaxed, community-paced run on the sand. Feel free to go barefoot if you’re up for the full beach experience, or keep your shoes on if you prefer. We'll run south down to roughly around Quintara Street and then return to our starting point (so we'll finish the run where we started). After completing the 5K, we’ll head back to the Beach Chalet to grab drinks or enjoy a light meal together. It’s a great chance to unwind, socialize, and soak in the nice ocean breeze. **Notes:** * All paces welcome, but please note running in the sand is a bit more challenging * Barefoot running is optional * We’ll keep an eye on belongings, but please avoid bringing valuables Come for the run, stay for the good vibes 🌊 Please let me know if you have any questions! 628-236-9369

Tuesday walk by the beach! Dogs welcome, too :)

Tuesday walk by the beach! Dogs welcome, too :)

Tuesday walk by the beach! Dogs welcome, too :)

Sniff East Bay breezes at San Leandro Dog Park

Sunday 9a Walk McLaughlin Eastshore Park at the Berkeley Marina

COVID NOTE: Please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masking is optional. Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 70 minute mostly level loop with options (some return halfway). We meet at the entrance gate on Marina Blvd (see map). Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Sunday 9a Walk McLaughlin Eastshore Park at the Berkeley Marina

COVID NOTE: Please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masking is optional. Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 70 minute mostly level loop with options (some return halfway). We meet at the entrance gate on Marina Blvd (see map). Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Seaweed Foraging (Sonoma Coast)

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) Learn how to identify, use, and sustainably harvest the bountiful seaweeds. Harvest up to 10 lbs of seaweed to take home and enjoy. From ancient times to the present, seaweeds have been used by coastal people all over the world to nourish themselves and their gardens, as well as for health issues. The Sonoma coast is incredibly rich in seaweeds that can be used as food and medicine. We will gather on the beach, review some common edible species, and head to where the sea meets shore to access and appreciate the abundant marine meadow growing on our coast. The class also includes community-building activities and will conclude with a cooking demo featuring several varieties of seaweed. Led by Autumn Summers and Ricardo Romero Gianoli Class Dates (not a series) Fri, 5/22 Autumn 9:30AM\* Sat, 5/30 Ricardo 5AM \*class times based around low tide times Sonoma Coast, California All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-seaweed) #### **Where** A beautiful beach near Bodega Bay, CA. Exact address is provided with registration. **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

🌅 Marina Sunset Pack Walk 🐕‍🦺

Join us for sunset walk at the San Leandro Marina! The trail has uninterrupted views of the San Francisco Bay and of the skyline across the bay. **What are we doing? 🤷🏻‍♂️** We will be walking south on the Bay Trail to the San Lorenzo Creek and looping around back to Marina Park. At the loop point we will take a quick break about 15mins for a light snack and hydrate for the walk back. An option at the end of the walk is some off leash time at the dog park. There is a bathroom at the loop point but it is just a porta potty, please plan accordingly 🚻 **How long will this take? 🧭** we will be taking off for the walk at around 6:15pm This loop is about 4.5mi and would take about 2-2.5hrs depending on the groups pace ⏰️ **Where do we meet? 📍** Look for my dog and I nearby the sculpture under a tree, will post if I change meetup location 🙋🏻‍♂️ **What should I bring?** Comfortable shoes 👞 Water and snacks for yourself/dog 💧 Sun protection 🌞 We hope to see you there! 😊 ***IMPORTANT REMINDER*** This is a dog hike so please make sure to follow all local leash laws and no retractable leashes. You are responsible for yourself and your dog at all times. This is not a training class, we are dog-centric but are not dog trainers, thank you

🌅 Marina Sunset Pack Walk 🐕‍🦺

Join us for sunset walk at the San Leandro Marina! The trail has uninterrupted views of the San Francisco Bay and of the skyline across the bay. **What are we doing? 🤷🏻‍♂️** We will be walking south on the Bay Trail to the San Lorenzo Creek and looping around back to Marina Park. At the loop point we will take a quick break about 15mins for a light snack and hydrate for the walk back. An option at the end of the walk is some off leash time at the dog park. There is a bathroom at the loop point but it is just a porta potty, please plan accordingly 🚻 **How long will this take? 🧭** we will be taking off for the walk at around 6:15pm This loop is about 4.5mi and would take about 2-2.5hrs depending on the groups pace ⏰️ **Where do we meet? 📍** Look for my dog and I nearby the sculpture under a tree, will post if I change meetup location 🙋🏻‍♂️ **What should I bring?** Comfortable shoes 👞 Water and snacks for yourself/dog 💧 Sun protection 🌞 We hope to see you there! 😊 ***IMPORTANT REMINDER*** This is a dog hike so please make sure to follow all local leash laws and no retractable leashes. You are responsible for yourself and your dog at all times. This is not a training class, we are dog-centric but are not dog trainers, thank you