Outdoor activities groups near Los Altos, CA

Welcome to our 2e/Neurodivergent Family Meetup Group! This group is for families with twice exceptional (2e) or neurodivergent children who want to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and joys that come with raising neurodivergent individuals. Whether you're interested in sharing resources, discussing parenting strategies, or simply connecting with like-minded families, this is the place for you. Join us for meetups focused on various interests such as art, music, outdoor activities, and more. Let's build a supportive community together!

We're a fun & friendly group that enjoys a variety of activities. We have regular meetups for going to the beach, hiking, bowling, tennis, volunteering. There are also meetups for softball, working-out, house parties, dancing, happy hours, ice skating, movie nights, kickball, game nights, volleyball, frisbee, eating out, the list goes on and on! Everyone strives to be friendly and welcoming at our events, so you'll have a lot of fun when you come out for an activity. See you out there! In the spirit of fun and friendship, Please behave respectfully and kindly to each member. Please do not contact other members you have not met or if they do not want you to contact them. You will be subjected to removal. Attendance Policy: With your RSVP, please make every effort to make it. Last minute cancellations and no-shows are not permitted. We ask you do make every effort to make events as we want our events to be as fun and attending as possible! We welcome anyone to be an Event Organizer. If you are interested, please send a private message to Jay.

**SUMMARY:** This group is for people in their 30's and 40's who enjoy outdoor activities (such as hiking, camping, backpacking, etc.), active social activities (such as bowling), just hanging out after work over drinks, or grabbing a bite to eat on the weekends. Anyone who's easygoing and finds the previous statement appealing should join! This group is open to people who don't fall in the age range, but the focus is for this age range. If you'd like to know more about this group, and the various expectations of the members, please check out [outdoorsocialmeetup.ianascott.com](https://outdoorsocialmeetup.ianascott.com) **EVENTS:** Events will largely be weekend hikes and active social activities after work, with some camping trips, backpacking trips, and other outdoor activities TBD. Outdoor activities will extend past the SF Peninsula (e.g., the North or East bay for hikes, or the Sierras for a week-long backpacking trip). Primarily social activities will be on the SF Peninsula. **OBJECTIVES:** * Get outdoors hiking! Get some exercise while socializing! * Provide a social environment to hang out, make friends, and exchange ideas. **HIKES:** Hikes are the majority of the activities of this group. They typically range from a quick 3-mile to an all-day 15+ mile. Almost all hikes will be in the great outdoors. As such, hikers should have the appropriate gear such as hiking shoes, trekking poles, sun protection, layers, water, snacks, etc. Hikers should review the prompt before each hike and make a personal assessment if the hike is for them. Please do not bring guests as we need to manage group size due to trail limitations and the safety of the group! Unless otherwise specified, hikers must be 21+. Some hikes will have an after-hike meal or social hour, which is optional but typically fun! **CAMPING TRIPS:** Like hiking? Let’s find a camping spot somewhere with great hikes and spend a few days exploring the area! As with the hikes, campers and hikers must have the appropriate gear for the activity (tents, sleeping bags/pads, etc.). Participants should read the prompt before RSVPing and self-assess their ability to determine if the event is for them! Unless otherwise specified, campers must be 21+. **BACKPACKING TRIPS:** Like the minimalist lifestyle? Enjoy not being able to be contacted by work for an extended period of time? Want to test your physical and mental ability? Try a backpacking trip! Trips may be overnight or multi-day (I typically don’t do through hikes that last weeks to months at a time). Like the other activities, participants should read the prompt and self-assess if the trip is for them! Unless otherwise specified, backpackers must be 21+. **OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:** Every now and then an after-work activity may pop up. Could be something like bowling, minigolf, or something else! Come out and have some fun in a social environment after work! Read the prompt, decide if the event is for you, RSVP, show up, have fun. Unless otherwise specified, socialites must be 21+. **SEMINARS:** Don’t know how to backpack? I’ve introduced quite a few people to the experience. I have a seminar series that is aimed at getting the beginner more knowledge about gear, techniques, and methodologies than they thought they wanted. People with experience also found them helpful! Based on my experience and what people indicate they would like to learn, I may develop and host other seminars. **ATTENDANCE:** Please, please, please show up on time to the events you RSVP for! And if something comes up, change your RSVP! If someone is on the waitlist and you’re a no-show (or cancel the morning of), that person can’t magically show up at the event on time! **LEGAL DISCLAIMER:** The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert guides or instructors. By signing up for an event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct, and well-being. You hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with the type of activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards.

Have an active dog? Love the outdoors? This group is for you. Active dogs and owners can enjoy outdoor activities together with other like minded pups and people. We will mostly plan hikes, pack walks, and trail runs with our dogs - as well as some casual get togethers on "rest" days at varoius locations in the Bay Area. Dog lovers that do not currently own a dog are also welcome to join the group.

Meet others who enjoy outdoor activities! We organize outdoor activities all over the Bay Area, and occasionally outside the area as well. Please read the "About Us" page if you are interested in attending our events. *By accepting membership in this group you acknowledge you have fully read, understand, and agree to the Disclaimer located by the following link.* [https://www.meetup.com/superfab/messages/boards/thread/53886574#133680932](https://www.meetup.com/superfab/messages/boards/thread/53886574#133680932)

Have you wanted to meditate and didn't know where to start? Intimidated by those people sitting silently looking very serious in their meditation, and didn't feel like you could join in? Come join us for a great easy relaxing meditation in the outdoors. Beginners very welcome, and we will start you out slowly. It is so much better meditating with others! For beginners, we will give more guidance. Also, this group doesn't have any philosophy or agenda, just the meditation. Both people looking for spiritual or non-spiritual oriented practice are welcome!

Anyone who has good health, workout regularly, can hiking/walking minimum 5 miles with out health issues are welcome. Hiking, walking in the park, outdoors, you name it. But each individual hike meetup might have different level of difficulties, so please check with the event description/and organizers before you join the hike. For example, the Sunday afternoon Wunderlich County Park hike is an intermediate hike, you should be in shape to hike for about 5 miles with elevation gain of 800 feet. If you feel you want some less difficult hike, you can contact the host, become an organizer and start your own hike meetup. let's go out and have fun. http://craigspersonal.com/

The goal of **Sierra Club Military Outdoors** is to improve the lives of veterans and their family members through connections with the outdoors. Loma Prieta Chapter is honored to be part of a special program which enables us to offer **a variety of outdoor experiences**, including short day hikes and Pole Hiking, Pole Walking for Exercise and Poles for Balance & Maintaining Mobility training (otherwise fee-based) FREE for veterans and their family members. **Join us and experience Outdoor RX!** You can learn more and see our outings at **[our very own Loma Prieta Sierra Club Military Outdoors Webpage](https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/military-outdoors)** **Group Guidelines:** * Please RSVP only if/when you truly intend to come, especially since most outings are small group outings. * Keep your RSVP current. * *All events will have a link in the description to the Sierra Club Military Outdoors webpage* where you can learn more, click to sign the waiver and reserve your space in the event. * Your RSVP on the meet up will enable you to arrange car pools, make/see comments, and learn about the outing or training but, *in order to reserve a spot, you will need to follow the link provided in the description.* * **Before you RSVP, *please read the entire description*** to make sure it's of interest to you and appropriate for your skill level or ability. Organizers work hard to provide good descriptions and we *appreciate* your time in reading them carefully and completely.

Welcome to the Activities with Kids in Bay Area Meetup group! This group is perfect for parents with kids under 10 years who like to do different activities with their kids and meet other families with kids. From hiking and biking to camping, rafting, kayaking, and other weekend fun activities like theatre, museum tours, cultural festivals, and gardening our aim is to create memorable experiences for both children and parents alike. Join us and connect with like-minded individuals who share the same interests, make new friendships, and build unforgettable family memories in the beautiful Bay Area. We will also post interesting events happening in and around the bay area. We invite parents to post about their upcoming activities so that other families can participate.

Welcome to the Outdoor Sketching and Drawing Bay Area Meetup! This group is perfect for anyone interested in pencil sketching techniques, urban sketching, and exploring different outdoor locations for artistic inspiration. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned sketch artist, join us for meetups to practice and enhance your skills while connecting with fellow art enthusiasts. Let's explore the beautiful Bay Area while sketching the world around us. The culture of this groupe values emotional and physical safety for all. By joining this group, you agree to conducting yourself in a respectful manner to all online and in-person. What does that mean? Just be kind, it's much harder not to be. You will be removed if you violate this guideline. Can't wait to see your creativity shine through your pencil strokes!

Give back by volunteering in the great outdoors here in the beautiful Bay Area! We'll be improving local trails in our beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, or cleaning graffiti off rocks, or cleaning up our creeks or beaches etc. You can hike or climb, or just picnic, before or after the event. Most events will require moderate fitness, varying from just raking to digging or shoveling.

A unique group for Asian and Non-Asian Singles or Couples who are interested in meeting each other. This group will support many Non-Asian who have lived in Asia, speak Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese,  Filipino or dating & marry to Asian with a deep interest and connection with Asian culture. And it will support the many Asian in the area who would like to meet Non-Asian with an honest interest in and knowledge of Asian culture. Due to the increasing number of American who have lived in Asia or like Asian culture and the increasing number of Asian who are now living in the US, a mutual interest in Asian/American love relationships is also growing. These men and women consider themselves bi-cultural and are seeking a partner or have a partner who can share and understand their bi-cultural values, interests and experiences. This will be a fun and exciting group unlike anything ever held in this area for Asian and American with mutual cultural experience and interests.

* This group support dating relationship for Asian to Non-Asian.

* This group also support married Asian to Non-Asian couples to support each-other and do activities together.

We look forward to seeing you!

We are a great group of people who are in their 20s, 30s, 40s and early 50s. We are friends eager to make new friends; fun friends who prefer activities, dining out and getting together for hiking and dancing.

I absolutely love the variety of the activities the great Bay Area has to offer. I love to meet with new people & make friends while engaging in different activities. I'd like to help people get out, exercise and make friends. I am an advocate of healthy & conscience living while in favor of balanced indulging time to time.

Let's get out, make new friends, have fun, extend our circle of friends and help our community!

And our number one rule is to be respectful of other members... The second one is to have FUN!

I am looking forward to having you in our group of great members!

Amber

The Vegetarians (Bay Area Group) is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's largest social/activity group for Vegetarians and Vegans. All veteran and new vegetarian members have been immensely enjoying the vegetarian dinning mixers, potluck parties, organic wine tastings, and light outdoor activities.

So, Whether you are vegetarian or just striving to be a vegetarian/vegan, join us in our ongoing exploration of Northern California Vegetarian & Vegan dining having some fun while enjoying great cuisines.

We welcome animal rights activists to join and help us promote vegetarianism. Feel free to send an email to Organizer for any initiatives you have in thoughts!

Cheers!

The Vegetarians Community

( An initiative by Strategic Xperimentz)

I created this group for active, open, polite and communicative people who likes to socialize and like doing things together. We are truly extroverts! We watch a movie, play board games, organize various outdoor activities. I just insist on respectful behavior from everyone in our group chats and comments and at our events either. Please note - we are membership based group, so you can join us and have 30 days trial period. After that i will ask you about $10 monthly payment. Its nessesary to cover group costs, to compensate organizing costs and of course to allowe me to spend more time and creaty more interesting events for you. Please note that for all limited capacity events, paid members are the first! Join us and share your ideas! If you have a brilliant idea for an event and have some energy to invite a people - dont hesitate to ask me in DM about the host rules in this group. [Here](https://www.meetup.com/i-wanna-do-it-but-not-alone/photos/) are some photos from our previous events!

All things Health and Longevity that affect our lives and making choices for the benefit of an increased healthspan. Diet and exercise, breathing and meditation, outdoor activities, heat and cold.. saunas/ice plunges, social health, brain health and all things shown to have a positive affect on our overall health.

Are you interested in meeting other Israelis here in the bay area?  We are a bunch of friendly Israelis who hang out and do all sort of indoor and outdoor activities together. If you want to feel like you're in Israel surrounded by friends who speak the same language and share the same mentality for a couple of hours -- You've found the right meetup. Join us now and I hope to see you on our next activity! \- Mark & Omer