This meetup group is for "pet parents" who love and treat their dogs as part of the family, and are looking for events and activities where both dogs and humans can socialize and enjoy themselves. If you love dogs (whether you have one or not), feel free to attend our meetups and meet other fellow dog lovers! Our activities include hiking/walking on dog-friendly trails, group meetups at dog-friendly parks, pet fairs and humane shelter volunteer work -- as well as any other dog friendly activity …

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions …

We organize fun and adventurous outings for dogs and their owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently most of our hikes are in the South Bay Area. We occasionally offer walks in the afternoon and/or evenings and training sessions with a dog trainer. Our sponsors are businesses that offer their free time to organize hikes, walks and other fun outings for you and your dog. We are solely run by volunteers. We will also post other dog related events as a courtesy. Happy Hiking!

Karaoke, billiards, game nights, movies, beach parties, poker, pot lucks, bowling, happy hour, concerts, wine tasting, street fairs, submarine races, food fights... We are a social group of people who meet to make friends and have fun. This group is not limited to single people. There are no age restrictions. Like to walk or hike? Check out Take a Hike. Hiking Friends looks good if you can keep up. Want more social events? Look into Santa Cruz Minglers

Almaden Hiking Group is a  non-business group organized by people who loves to enjoy the nature, making new friends and geting some exercise. Our primary objective is to explore and enjoy the nature.   We will stop to see the wild flowers, waterfalls or have a small snack. Almaden hiking group is the right match for you if you are in the age group of 40's to 60's.  Most of our hikes are in the range of 4 to 8 miles and moderate difficulty level. Occasionally we will do longer or strenuous hikes. …

This Meet Up group was started in 2010, so that German Shepherds could play, exercise and socialization with their own kind. This Meet Up group is very active group with a full calendar of activities each day. All new members must have a photo of their Shepherd and answer some basic questions to join. Photos of nature or yourself will not be accepted. Meetups are held all around the Bay Area and vary from hikes, beach trips, community events, fundraising, store openings, soldiers arriving home, …

I'm a naturopathic doctor in Sunnyvale and many people I meet are curious about the basics of good health. I try to "walk my talk" and invite you to me for a walk and a chance to ask questions about natural health from a naturopathic primary care doctor, and we'll get some exercise too!  Feel free to contact me via this meetup page or my website: www.drjenniferpotter.com About the Doc Dr. Jennifer Potter, ND earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Med …

I decided to start this group because we have some really awesome and fun hiking trails in our area. And also, some of these agencies have docents that really rock. The Open Space Authority docents are friendly, engaging and won't make you cry hiking up the hill (unless you like killer hikes and then they have some crazy intense hikers, too). This group is for anyone who likes to go hiking, or for walks and would like people to go with. If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, frie …

Run for fun - in rain or sun - on dirt, rocks, mud, grass or sand. Run with us, alone, for a cause or for yourself. Run barefoot, in flip flops, or high-tech trainers.  Run in your PJs, birthday suit, or latest, greatest gear.  Run at night under a full moon or under the mid-day blazing sun.  Run without rules or plans.  Run because you want to- not because you have to. Our Meet ups feature non-competitive, set-your-own-pace trail runs through county parks, often combined with group activities …

Enjoy a variety of hikes/events offered by the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Sierra Singles section (LPSS), the Black Mountain Hiking Section (BMHS) and the Guadalupe Group which are based in the midpeninsula region. Most leaders have many years of experience leading hikes and often have a great knowledge of many open space areas and parks in the Bay area.  LPSS hikes/events will be "singles events" and BMG and Guadalupe group events are "open to everyone".  Most hikes will have organized carpool po …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

This group is for dedicated hikers who are Intermediate/ Advanced, who want to hike in small groups and normally hike 10 - 20 miles. Some hikes may be shorter to fit conditions of the venue. Membership requirements are you MUST be friendly, a regular hiker and be able to hike longer distances without slowing down the hike.  Hikes may be local or long distance to be determined by the leaders imaginations. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not allowed on any hikes unless approved by the hike leader in advan …

Walking innovators - new meetup for Bay area innovators with unique format: combine exercise/ daily workout with intellectually stimulating and useful conversations, presentations, Q/A, etc. Meet other innovators, get advice, bounce ideas, learn something new, make friends, find help and support from your peers - professionals in the same or similar industries - all while exercising. You won't even notice, as you get more fit, improve your posture and get some good workout in the most natural wa …

South Bay Urban Aussies and Friends is a meetup of Australian Shepherds (and other active dogs) and their owners. Our goal is to provide opportunities for play (i.e. tire ‘em out!), training and socialization for the dogs as well as a social environment for owners to share their tips, stories, training techniques, etc. for raising great dogs. Activities we coordinate are: hikes, trips to local dog parks, social outings to wineries and restaurants, dog-related community service opportunities, “wo …

This group was started to accommodate hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to go on organized hikes during the week. Whether due to mid-week days off, flexible work schedules, retirement or kids in school, if you have days/time off during the week and want to get out and enjoy the wonderful hiking we have in the south bay, this is the group for you. All hiking levels are encouraged to join and we welcome members of other hiking groups in the area as well. We welcome feedback and suggested hik …

Monthly meet-up to let our Airedale pups socialize and play together. Airedales of all shapes, sizes and ages are welcome to join as we share stories, tips and best hiking, swimming and walking trail information.

You're a savvy chick that has some sort of interest in a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. You're tired of Meetup groups that don't weed out people you won't fundamentally click with because of your morals and values. You're not necessarily a hippie-dippy freak, (I'm not), but you enjoy hikes, great veg food, happy hour, festivals, movies, and other normal stuff. You want to meet other women your age who won't think you're weird when you talk about tofu. Let's meet up and be friends. To keep this g …

For those who wish to hike/walk their dogs in a group setting, for those who wish to be around dogs but can't have one, or for those who love to hike/walk and don't mind hiking with dogs present. There will be a combination of easy and medium hikes, fast and slow hikes, and long and short hikes at various times of the day.

Active 55+ adults, single or coupled, enjoying sponsored indoor and outdoor events and social gatherings. Participants are encouraged to try out all the varied activities. About us: GES 55+ Social Club was actually started in Santa Cruz more than 30 years ago as Green Earth Singles.  Over time the focus of the group has expanded from outdoors activities to all kinds.  Moreover, couples are now active members too.  It's become the norm to abbreviate the group's name to "GES". Here are a few tips …

This is a group created for those of us who support the mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and who love a good Saturday morning hike among friends to get the weekend going! For now, membership is by "Invitation-only" but read our "About" Page and, if it still sounds like a group you would like to join, send us an introduction and we will invite you when we open our group to the world :-) We will hike some familiar trails and also try new ones in the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay a …

This group is to enjoy a group hike while meeting new friends and having a good time. Anyone is welcomed. Also you can bring your guests too! Any more suggestions? Where should we go hiking next?

Welcome! We live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Join us as we explore it and make some new friends in the process! This group is for young adults in their 20s and 30s (only) who are looking to make new friends and hiking partners in their age group. We will alternate between shorter and longer hikes in and around the area to accommodate people of varying degrees of hiking experience, and will average one to two hikes per month. Well-behaved dogs will be welcome wherever trails …

This is a group for women over 35(ish) who would like to network and build community with other women who have no childcare worries. You may never have had children or are empty-nesters, either way we'd like to cash in on our freedom by doing fun things together. Activities will range from simple coffee get-togethers to walks, hikes, bikes, concerts, trips - really anything we want ...because we can! A note on attendance:- Please only sign up if you can attend your first event within 3 months o …

Lets get together and enjoy the beautiful Bay Area! This is a group for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, socializing, spotrs and meeting new people! We can meet in different places and head out together to explore new trails and get some fresh air! We will make sure the events are suitable for anyone wishing to participate with restricted abilities, just need to plan ahead! Looking forward to meeting some new friends from the community!

Share stories, inspiration, photos, adventures and advice. Learn about the latest events, trail conditions, camping spots, good eats, outdoor gear and the most beautiful places in California and the Southwest. Also, find hiking companions, stay informed and join community gatherings. The official launch party is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Title Nine in Los Gatos. Join us for wine, cheese, chocolate and a talk about the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of hiking in wild places. …

Hi everybody. My name is Tamara. I have been thinking of creating this kind of meet ups for a while, and finally today, after my early morning great hike I decided to put all my creative thoughts together. So here I am: I would like to meet women who is entering their "big change" :) in life. A few years ago I have been there and looking back I sometimes can't believe how scary and hopeless I felt. I was looking for some kind of support myself a few years ago, just to I realize that I am on my o …