Let's face it, we all could use more playtime, whether you're a dog or human, and our dogs can never get too much socialization and exercise.  It's in their nature to want to be social, and more active they are, healthier they will be (mentally and physically), same goes for us humans!  :) This group will meet regularly, dedicated to doing fun hikes or long walks in beautiful locations all around in and around San Francisco Bay Area. The goal is to have a regular calendar of events going so the …

EVERYONE MAY NOW JOIN THE GROUP EXCEPT THOSE FEW WHO WERE BANNED. Walking or hiking. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about San Francisco's history, including its movie history. This walking group is unique. It is primarily a health group with a dash of history talk for flavor. It is for people in average physical shape who need restroom stops and not for athletes or people with serious medical conditions. We keep our group together. We go …

We like to do afternoon walks/urban hikes mostly on week-ends and then go to happy hour. Walks usually start at 12 or 1 at a public transporation friendly starting point and end around 5 or 6 in time for happy hour.  Happy hour is optional and non-drinkers are welcome.  Some of our walks are dog friendly and when possible we will try to find a dog friendly happy hour.  Sometimes, we just go to happy hour or a wine bar.  We also like movies/films and we may schedule some film events as well. No …

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

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 …

Get out and explore...with your dog. This group is for active dog owners who enjoy the outdoors as much as their pooches and don't want to leave them behind. We're about hiking, kayaking, Mtn. Biking, day/weekend trips, snowshoeing, XC skiing, social events, and last but not least training.

Who doesn't need more active, animal loving women in their lives for hiking, biking and hanging out?   Email me suggestions (and a date and time that work for you) and I'll set up an invite. Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly to both humans and other animals on AND off leash.  This is a hiking group designed to be stress free for humans and animals alike. Owners who bring dogs that repeatedly exhibit aggressive behavior on any given hike will be asked to walk separately from the group …

Meetup with other local dog owners at fun social events in and around San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to major regional events we plan on scheduling regular social events all around the San Francisco Bay Area. Memebers can always suggest and even host their own events. So if you don't see a time, place, or location that works for you, please suggest an event.

This is a dog friendly group for women in Palo Alto who would like to walk early weekday mornings before work and support each other to lose weight. We will do easy to moderate 2-3 mile walks at a steady pace and go faster when the group gets more fit and feels ready. I have found that having walking partners and a support group is very helpful to establish getting up and out and establish a routine. The vision for this group is to walk 3-4 times a week between 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the South Palo A …

Welcome Dog, Pup and Mutt Pals, If you’re a Peninsula Dweller, a Coastal Local, a City Habitant, a Suburban Neighbor or a little of everything with a Love of Dogs, you’ve found your group! The Peninsula Dog Owners group is all about cool “dog and their people” gigs. From hikes, to social parties, to a session at the park, even some community work for good measure – we’re diligently filling our doggy social calendar for everyone’s benefit. We invite you to send us your suggestions on things you’d …

This group is tailor-made for dog-owning queers in the East Bay! We will meet at dog parks, go for hikes with our pups, and get together for other social activities where doggies are always welcome! Please note: I'm fairly new to the area, so suggestions for meetup locations are MUCH appreciated!

Parenting can be tough...especially with an active pooch in the house as well. This group is for moms and dads who are interested in meeting up for walks/hikes with their kids AND their dogs. It's a great opportunity to meet other parents of two-legged and four-legged loved ones and exercise that doggy that may need a little extra time and TLC since baby came along. This group is Bay Area based but more specifically the East Bay. Some of the walks/hikes may be off-road types so a jogging type st …

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.

This is a group for casual hikers, dogs and their friends who love to hit the trail for fun and exercise. Based in the East Bay we'll explore dog friendly hikes in the bay area. Dogs of all sizes and breeds that are (mostly) well behaved are welcome. We also encourage non dog owning folks to join us. If you enjoying being with/hiking with dogs, we would love to have you join us on a hike. Please let me know if you'd like to lead a hike : ) we are always happy to have new leaders and learn new t …

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 a 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. Meet Ups are held all around the Bay Area and vary from hikes, beach trips, community events, fundraising, store openings, soldiers arriving hom …

One day if I do go to heaven--I'll look around and say, 'It ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco."--Herb Caen The ocean, the bay, and all that's inbetween. Impressive hills, hidden staircases, picturesque neighborhoods, historic architecture, awe-inspiring views, nature in the city, local history, colorful characters... Let's explore it all together! This group is about meeting new people, getting a little exercise, and enjoying our beautiful city. All walks are free. Participating in San Fran …

The San Francisco Bay Area Gay & Lesbian Sierrans is an outings and conservation club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, and our friends. We are an official activities section of the Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Founded in 1986, the Bay Chapter GLS was the Sierra Club's first gay and lesbian activities section. We're still one of the largest of a growing number of GLS chapters around the country. Throughout the year, we sponsor a variety of activities which offer something …

When we started several years ago, our goal was to explore Silicon Valley (aka "The Valley of Heart's Delight"), in part to show people there was more to the Bay Area than San Francisco.  Now we've visited just about every local museum from Gilroy to Santa Cruz to Millbrae, so we tend to journey farther afield for cultural/historical walks and day trips.  Our events include mundane after-work "well, it's better than just sitting on the couch" walks in local neighborhoods as well as more ambitiou …

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 …

A fun, social and active group for all fitness levels - from beginning runners to seasoned veterans! Come join us on the various trails throughout Santa Cruz county to get fit with your dog. Meet other runners who like to exercise with their favorite furry friend! I started my dog running business - See Spot Run - in Santa Cruz back in 2008. Now I'm looking to gather runners and dog owners alike to join me on some of the beautiful trials in our area. Running with the pack is a great way to get …

This group is for the lesbian friendly community interested in group activities such as bike riding, ferry riding then bike riding, bike riding to meet for lunch, small dog walks, movie matinee's, movie nights, holiday parties, super bowl parties, road trips, Fun Train to Reno, etc. Members are encouraged to suggest meet up activities. Please provide suggestions to the organizer before posting. Prefer meet ups that do not involve nightclubs. This group is not sponsored. Donations are appreciated …

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 …

The purpose of San Francisco Walking Dykes group is:  to build community for lesbians in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area while promoting health and wellness. Walking together provides a relaxed way to meet one another and also have fun while doing something healthy! Lesbians of all ages and walking ability are invited, though most members of the group are over 40.  The group meets "rain or shine" so the size of the group varies from week to week depending upon the weather, though generall …

Calling all small dog owners! Are you interested in meeting new people and socializing your pups of all ages? Well then Neverland Pups are right for you! Our goal is to build a community for you and your four legged pal! We are about interacting with your dog, meeting new people while making memories with new friends for you and your pup! its not like a lot of the other dog meet ups and just sit around, we will be walking, hiking, having doggy contest, training sessions and more. I love my dogs …

The goal of this group is to get as many people in the Contra Costa County to leave the couch, get out and hike, bike, walk the beautiful trails that we have around us; hopefully meeting once or twice a month. This group is open to everyone regardless of age and as long as it's allowed friendly dogs are absolutely welcome. We want to select trails that have an average difficulty in order to fit all levels. The group is also open to suggestions if anyone wants to hike a particular trail.

Welcome to the Fremont, Union City, Newark (F.U.N.) community of people who refuse to let our weight or size get in the way of living physically active lives. We're a team! We are NOT a weight loss group nor are we weight loss whiners. We are good health advocates for all sized people. We already know a major key to being healthy is exercise. Doing it together means greater success. You've probably already experienced that feeling of being the last one to cross the finish line because your weig …

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.