Bird Watching San Francisco

From Photoletes: Photography Lovers Who Crave Adventures!

I didn't know the south east corner of the city that well until recently, but Heron's Head has been a draw for me for a long time. In the last few years we have also visited the larger of the city's two sundials several times. This route will incorporate these attractions, as well as some gardens and parks around Bayview and Hunter's Point. There will be a climb to get to the sundial, but otherwise this is relatively flat; some stretches of this will be a little drab and industrial as well, but time along the shoreline is always worth it. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated. Please send a message on the app if you are running a little late - direct messages are best, rather than a comment on the event. I can usually respond to messages before we get underway, but then I put my phone away other than to take pictures.* *I know Meetup is notorious for no-shows and late changes of rsvp. I am not as strict as other organisers (we do talk to each other!), but since generally up to half the people who sign up don't show up, my tolerance for repeated flakiness is limited. It is especially unfair to people on the wait list who would like to attend.*

20 attendees

Tanzania Safari

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00 AM

4.7

**Join us in 2026 for a bucket-list safari in Tanzania, with optional Zanzibar extension. Come along for an unforgettable journey through wide open savannas, spice-scented markets, and white-sand beaches where time slows down and connection comes easy.** **Join [Destination Earth-](https://destination-earth.org/trips/tanzania-zanzibar-safari-adventure/) a trusted adventure company with over 10 years of experience leading immersive, small- group trips around the world.** **Spots are limited. Reserve yours today with a deposit of $600.** **[Click here to be directed to full itineraty and sign up details.](https://dawnsenchantedcanv.wixsite.com/tanzanialanding)** Contact Dawn at dawn@destination-earth.org

Mill Valley Depot - Southern Marin Urban Sketchers

Fri, Jun 5, 7:00 PM

From SF Sketchers

From Childfree by Choice San Francisco

**Join the Southern Marin Urban Sketchers at Mill Valley's Depot Cafe & Bookstore, most Fridays from 12 - 2 PM.** The Depot is a historic railroad building in the heart of downtown Mill Valley and a lively community hub. Join us for the opportunity to sketch the historic downtown, people-watch, or enjoy a nice lunch or coffee. The area offers plentiful seating both inside and outside, public bathrooms, free wifi, and is flat and wheelchair accessible. Please bring your own sketching supplies. We typically meet at the picnic tables in the plaza, but some sketch inside the cafe. **About Us** We are a small group of artists based in Mill Valley, CA. We welcome all ages, skill levels, and mediums! This is a casual group where you can practice building your skills. **If you would like to join our weekly mailing list, please send me a message.**

2 attendees

Childfree by Choice Sunday HH at Blackbird

Sun, Jun 14, 9:30 PM

4.8

**This event is for people who don’t have kids and never plan to have them** Join us for a low key Sunday hang with other childfree people at Blackbird! A great cocktail bar with good beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options as well.

30 attendees

Toss the baseball and catch up

Tue, Jun 2, 1:00 AM

From Play Catch and Catch Up

Tossing a baseball around at Marina Green and meeting good people. No pressure. No teams. Just catch and conversation. Bring a glove if you have one.

From Walking with a Guide (Nature,Architecture,History)

Golden Gate Park, Around Lake Hike, Band Concert & Lunch

Sun, May 31, 5:15 PM

We'll be touring the areas around Stow Lake today. Followed by a concert by the GG Park Band. (They have provided music in the Park since 1882.) [The Golden Gate Park Band will be presenting a lively program celebrating songs and dances from around the world. ](https://goldengateparkband.org/calendar) The concert starts at 1:00pm, ends 2:30pm. We'll reach the Band Shell a little after 12:00. Here you will have many choices, stay for lunch and the music, visit one of the many close by attractions or head back. I'll stay for the concert. **\*Don't be a no-show. *See the Group's no-show policy below.*** Don't be a no-show and lose your membership in the Group. Attendance is always taken and no-shows recorded. **[Here's a link to the video of the tour we did here on May 21st, 2022.](https://youtu.be/bJWphCOOW1g)** Golden Gate Park celebrated its 150th year anniversary in 2020. That's a lot of urban history. We'll get into just a little bit of that fascinating history today. But we want to get a good walk in. Distance today will be around 3.5 miles. Little up hills or elev. gain. Bring water. Food trucks are available. My all time favorite is Sam's Chowder House truck, behind the huge, music Band Shell. The best clam chowder around. Also Annie's food carts and others too. **A word about parking. For ideal parking aim for the intersection of Bowling Green Dr. & Nancy Pelosi Dr. Try using the address of 300 Bowling Green Dr. for GPS. Break-ins are common here. Do not leave anything visible in your car.** Below are the POI highlights to choose from in the eastern section. ***Golden Gate Park, (A sampling of POIs)*** Conservatory of Flowers (1878) US President James Garfield Statue (1884) Victorian era Baseball Player Statue, by Douglas Tilden (1891) Lily Pond & Australian Tree Fern Dell (1902) Tennis Courts (1894-2021) Lawn Bowling Courts (1901) Sharon Meadow (1894) Coffee House in the Park (recent) Lake Alford (1882) Alford Bridge & Tunnel (1889) Children's Quarter (1888) Sharon Building (1888) GG Park Carousal (1888-first Carousal) A Monastery Stone & the amazing story of these 10,000 stones that landed in the Park from Spain in 1931? Handball Courts Big Rec Baseball fields (1893) Shakespeare Flower Garden(1928) Spreckels Temple of Music , the "Band Shell" (1900) LUNCH (about 12:15pm) Music Concourse (built for 1894, Calif.Mid-Winter Fair) & new Ferris Wheel (Golden Gate Park Band plays Sundays at 1:00pm in season.) Japanese Tea Garden (1894) Stowe Lake (1881) San Francisco Botanical Garden (1940) (Then returning to where we started by way of the Conservatory of Flowers, we'll pass by the following.) **Itinerary-San Francisco Botanical Garden Tour, If we go there on this tour?** Garden of Fragrance Rhododendron Garden Heidelberg Hill & Magnolias Mediterranean Garden Ancient & Primitive Plant Garden South Africa/(Cape Town) Garden New Zealand & Australia Andean Cloud Forest Zellerbach Garden of Perennials Japanese Moon Viewing Garden Camellia Garden Redwood Grove California Natives Lots of interesting things in the Park. In-season: "Magnificent Magnolias", peak bloom time around Feb.1st. But we'll find lots of other beautiful plants and flowers to amaze. (\*Don't be a no-show.) It's good to give out name tags which I do. I fill out the name tags just before I leave for the tour. This also gives me a way to take attendance. Because name tags that are not picked up, are recorded as no-shows. If you get too many no-shows recorded in your personal Meet-up profile you'll be cancelled from this Meetup. (To cancel your RSVP beforehand [please at least 24 hrs. in advance]. Look for the, **"Edit Attendance"** tab at the bottom right hand corner of the screen for laptops and left, bottom on phones.)

7 attendees

Hike to Wildcat Peak,

Sat, Jun 6, 4:30 PM

From East Bay Hikers

4.7

Greetings all My next hike will be to Tilden and Wildcat Peak. Great panoramic view of the bay, Berkeley and the Reservoir. Bring your cameras Hike will be 3 to 3.5 miles in length. It is a loop. Elevation gain/loss will be about 700 feet. To get to Tilden take the 24 to Fish Ranch Road. North on Fish Ranch Rd to Grizzly Peak Bl, and turn right. Take Grizzly Peak to Canon Drive and Turn Right. Take Canon Drive to the Bottom and Turn Left. Go to the end which is a large parking lot and park there. Walk to the area of the environmental education center. I will be there with the sign. Trail starts there. Hope to see you there. Norman

118 attendees

Hike: North Country and Songbird Trail Loop

Sun, Jun 7, 3:00 PM

From komoot hiking

Hi group, Posting another hike route worth doing together: 🥾 North Country and Songbird Trail Loop 📏 2.5 mi ⏱ ~1 h 02 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Saturday, June 6. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1346353275/north-country-and-songbird-trail-loop Hope to see some of you there.

From Have Fun Make Friends SF

Evening Turkish Tea ☕🌙

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00 AM

Take a break from the rush and unwind with a warm glass of traditional Turkish tea at the cozy Aegean Delights! This casual gathering is all about slow conversation, relaxing vibes, and connecting with others over a shared appreciation of tea, and yes, there will be baklava to enjoy too. 🍯✨ Whether you’re already a tea enthusiast or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome to join. Looking forward to seeing you there! 628-236-9369 if you have any questions.

12 attendees

Hike: Lookout Rock, Mount Equinox, & Equinox Pond loop

Sun, Jun 14, 5:00 PM

From komoot hiking

Hi all, Found a nice hike route to share: 🥾 Lookout Rock, Mount Equinox, & Equinox Pond loop 📏 7.4 mi ⏱ ~4 h 40 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Sunday, June 14. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1774188439/lookout-rock-mount-equinox-equinox-pond-loop Looking forward to it!

From Bay Area Wild Goose Qigong 学习大雁功

Start Your Saturday with Qigong 免费大雁功, 开始美好一天

Sat, May 30, 3:30 PM

5.0

**Start your Saturday with Qigong** Gentle movement. Mindful breathing. Restored balance. Join our **free weekly sessions** to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost energy. All levels are welcome—perfect for beginners and families! **When & Where** 📍 San Francisco Marina Branch Library – Outdoor Patio *(Between the library and the children’s playground)* 🚍 Short walk from Muni lines 30, 45, 22, 28, and 43 🚗 Free/permit parking at Marina Green Park (12-min walk) **What to Bring** ☀️ Sunscreen, hat, gloves for sun protection 🌧️ Sessions canceled if it rains **Featured on the SF Marina Branch Library calendar:** https://sfpl.org/locations/marina

4 attendees

Tossing a baseball around at Marina Green and meeting good people. No pressure. No teams. Just catch and conversation. Bring a glove if you have one.

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