Since the Bay Area Climbing group is focused mainly on SF and East Bay climbing, thought I'd put this out there as an alternative way for people from the South bay/SJ/Campbell/Sunnyvale/MTN View Areas to hook up and climb together. There are amazing places to go climbing in the south bay and north bay, indoor and outdoor. Planet granite has a beautiful facility in SF and Sunnyvale. Supposedly there are some new places popping up as well. Castle Rock and the Pinnacles are not far from here. The …

This meetup is for people who want to explore Stand Up Paddling (SUP). All levels from total beginners to experts are invited to join in the fun. Bring your own SUP board or rent one (rentals will be available at the meetups). If you have never tried SUP, you are in for a huge treat. SUP is a lot of fun and a great workout. Paddle around in the glassy waters of Santa Cruz harbor, or try the open ocean on a day when there's no surf or a day with a swell; paddle out to the SC one mile marker; or i …

To meet Thursdays on an informal basis to paint outdoors in the Santa Cruz/Felton area

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a basketball group for people over 40. We play at a venue the has 2 short full courts. We play full court and half court depending on the number of players. Usually we have both going at once.

You may have heard of Velodrome or "track" racing? Possibly even seen it while watching the Olympics? Nows your chance to come out to the Hellyer Velodrome and give it a try! There are great instructors every Saturday morning year round (rain cancels) to learn how to ride the track. They have the bikes, all you need to bring is your pedals and helmet to enjoy the fun! The fees are nominal, the fun to be had is outstanding! Bring new or old friends, a date, your significant other or just bring yo …

Bear Creek Country Club has four tennis courts snugly nestled among the redwoods in Boulder Creek and for the first time they are being opened up to everybody. Meet other tennis players in and around SLV for some fun doubles and socializing. All levels of play welcome! Events are FREE for a limited time (but only $6.50 (incl. balls) thereafter).

We are The Santa Cruz Adventure Hikers. We adventure hike with awareness of our surroundings in the unique Santa Cruz Mountains, discovering historical, geographical, and ecological sites through intentional navigation. We hike on fire roads, trails, and off trail. Whatever it takes to get there. Hikes that are generally from 3-13 miles long and vary in time and length. We also enjoy picnicking in these beautiful and natural surroundings. Hikes are planned and prepared by knowledgable hosts that …

Dear fellow hikers or potential hikers, I love hiking in the fresh air of mountain and sea, and want to join with other women in exploring hiking trails in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. My goal is to get good exercise, enjoy good company, and experience the serenity of the great outdoors. Most of the hikes I will organize will be in the 3- to 7- mile range with a gain of 200 to 2000 feet.  If you're not ready to do the longer steeper hikes, try the easier ones! You are also welcome to com …

Outdoor Bootcamps

Welcome to Monterey Climbing and Adventuring. The focus of this Meetup group is around rock climbing: indoor (at our favorite SRG!), outdoor, trad, sport, finding new climbing buddies, bouldering, organizing trips, training, and getting introduced to the world of rock. But mostly to get more people outside! This will be mostly user moderated - meaning anyone in the group will be able to create events. Please be respectful when creating events and only RSVP if you are comfortable with the trip. I …

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 …

New to yoga? Looking for a gentle, outdoor activity? A quiet moment to step away from your chaos of the work week? I'll be teaching free weekly outdoor yoga classes for ALL LEVELS, ALL AGES in different locations throughout the South Bay area. Move your body and quiet your mind! Lauren Palladino is a 200 hour certified vinyasa yoga teacher. A lifelong athlete, her passion for yoga began in 2002 during college at FAU. Her love for movement and breath continued while living in Manhattan, explorin …

This is a group for anyone interested in playing Pickleball or equally important, for anyone who wants to learn how to play the sport. Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net, but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer wiffle ball. Although Pickleball appears to be very similar to t …

If you can work out alone, kudos to you! Research has shown that when people work out together or in a group the level of success is far greater. We are here to get you motivated! This group is designed for women to get out and work out. You can be a beginner and join us on a walk or a heavy hitter and join us hitting the boxing bag. Boost your energy and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment. We will explore many types of workouts outdoor and indoor. Some will be easy and some will be …

This group is for people who are interested in rock climbing outdoors. The group meets at Castle Rock State Park for 4 hours of climbing. No experience is necessary and all gear is provided. Our Treks and Tracks guides are certified through the American Mountain Guides Association to make sure everything is set up and overseen with the highest standard of care.

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 …

I made this group because I had trouble finding an indie music group centered around the South Bay/San Jose area. As a grad student, I don't have money to dish out for tons of concerts, so I thought that we could meet at various affordable activities such as hikes, Farmers Markets, downtown excursions and happy hours (these are some of my favorites, but feel free to suggest more). There we can get to know potential concert buddies, discuss new/favorite music and plan events. I'd love to arrange …

Do you love the coast but hate the drive or better yet paying for the gas to get there? A lot of outdoor groups are in Monterey or Santa Cruz yet there are a lot of adventurist in Salinas! Want to hook up with individuals close to you and ride or go for a run? Want an opportunity to organize your own events with Salinasites? I started this group because I wanted to organize events in my own community and to provide opportunities to explore the outdoors together without having to travel! Activiti …

Hi, TGIF singles & couples, were Matt & Christyne Pritchard and this group is for those who love the Active, Social, Music, Independant Arts & Geek Culture and who have a busy Monday-Friday schedule. Most of our events will be scheduled on the weekends and as early as FRIDAY...(unless it's something REALLY awesome to do then we can push a meet into a weekday). We do everything fun & interesting there is to do in the South Bay & Bay Area: Movie nights of all genres, karaoke, game nights, open-mic …

This group is open for anyone, any age, background and health and fitness level. The group's focus is to provide various fun and exciting walking sessions a week around the Monterey area, such as: the rec trail, the beach, mall walks (both indoors and outdoors) and many more places. Anyone that joins this group can expect a warm, non-judgemental welcome and an opportunity to meet other people who enjoy walking to better their health, their circle of friends and become a more well-rounded person. …

This group is for men and women around the ages of 25-40 interested in outdoor activities, creativity, fitness, healthy eating, making new friends, going on adventures, and taking advantage of all the Santa Cruz area has to offer. Activities include hiking, biking, kickball, backpacking, yoga, dance, festivals, beach bonfires, running, going to see live music, potlucks, dinner dates, movie nights, and much more to come! I am starting this group because many of my friends are now married with chi …

This a group for anyone interesting in sketching or journaling in the South Bay places. Let's get outdoors and sketch whatever we are drawn to or an scheduled time to journal. Then we can meet at a coffee shop to go over our sketches or writings with no pressure to be good. Let's go out for the practice and the pleasure of the pencil hitting the paper. Looking forward to meeting anyone interested in joining these activities.

This is a group for anyone interested in playing tennis in the South San Jose area. All skill levels are welcome.

This is the place for meeting horse friends, scheduling rides, play days, camping trips, posting shows and local events, as well as discovering new trails! Everyone is welcome to join and post new horse related events - for now membership will be free (maintaining the site costs money so I'm hoping to find sponsors instead.) This is a polite, drama free group. Any harassment of other members will result in removal of the offending party - no exceptions! All rides will be categorized by skill lev …

Social expansion is a place to meet new people through activates. This group is about having a good time with strangers in the beginning, ending with new friends. If you’re single, married, in a relationship, new in town, or been in the bay area all your life and you want to expand your social circle then this is the group for you. We will be doing all kinds of activities hiking, camping, wine tasting, BBQ, kayaking, archery, skydive, poker, and more.