What we’re about
Any & all who wish to meet great people , make new friends, network, explore unique & hidden places in nature all over the Bay area. Many Outings are wine related, but optional to participate in. Not a runners group , as we are more into exploratory hikes, photography, adventure, biking, Zip Lining, kayaking, Art & Wine & Cultural tours, Hawaii adventure trips & more. There are over 40 different events & outings to take part in. Outdoor treks are rated as very easy to extreme. No boring point A to point B hikes. All ages are welcome & some events are kid & dog friendly. I have over 25 years experience conducting outings to places most never knew existed. or have seldom seen.
These events bring people closer together & by days end all are usually one big happy family. Most outings end with an always fun optional social dinner gathering. Some events require equipment rentals & must be pre-paid. Other outings ask for a reasonable donation . * Most all outings include: Water, Juices, Tea, Energy & protein Drinks, Coffee lattes, an abundant variety of trail bars, other snacks, Gourmet Fruit & Nut packs, hiking poles, jackets, hats, gloves, parking fees, car pooling, shuttles, personal Wine varietals, & a ton of fun.
You may bring a guest with you. But be advised; come once & you may be hooked.
So get out there with us. You won't be disappointed.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party!Press Club, San Francisco, CA$20.00
Join us for a festive night at the chic and sophisticated Press Club in San Francisco! Immerse yourself in a world of holiday cheer, mingle with like-minded individuals. Festive holiday attire recommended. Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, December 21, 2024, 6pm – 10pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with someone special. Whether you’re looking for love, friendship, or simply a fun night out, our holiday party is a great place to be.
DISCOUNT TICKETS available until December 6 for only $20. $30 thereafter. Drinks and food at additional cost at the restaurant. Last call for drinks and food at 9:30pm.
LOCATION: Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI. Paid parking available at Fifth & Mission Garage.
CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.
DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com:
· Holiday Speed Dating, Dec 4, East Bay
· Online Speed Dating, 30-45, Dec 5
· Holiday Mixer, Dec 6, Santa Clara
· Holiday Speed Dating, Dec 7, San Francisco
· Christmas Speed Dating, Dec 12, Sunnyvale
· LUCKY Friday the 13th Christmas Party, Dec 13, Sunnyvale
· Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party, Dec 21, San Francisco
· Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 28, Mill Valley
· Bay Area’s BEST New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek
· New Years Speed Dating, San Francisco, Jan 16, 2025
· Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.
PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.
- Colorful Cuba!Havana, Havana
Colorful Cuba
January 24th - February 1st, 2025
Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
E-mail us at [email protected] for the daily itinerary!
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Colorful Cuba tour. It is an excellent program full of surprises, fun, and off the beaten path sights - and it is 100% legal! Take this once in a lifetime trip to this undisturbed Caribbean gem!
- 8N/9D throughout the best of Cuba with amazing off the path experiences!
- One-of-a-kind "casa particulares" (small converted homes & guesthouses!)
- Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
- Breakfast every day
- 3 Dinners, 5 Lunches INCLUDED
- Legal, licensed & permitted program with all USA compliance requirements met under the SCP Program
Email us directly at [email protected] to receive a detailed daily itinerary!
Havana
- Old Havana: Privately guided walking tour including many of the historical sites
- Fusterlandia & Jaimanitas Fishing Village: Colorful fishing village made famous by local artist, Jose Fuster, outside Havana
Soroa
- Unesco Biosphere Reserve
- Callejon de Hamel: Street art project where resident Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has decorated and painted in vibrant colors a pedestrian alleyway with scrap objects
- Las Terrazas: Mountain community was built as a reforestation project in the 1960s and is now part of the same UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Orchid Garden: Specialized botanical garden, with a collection of 20,000 specimens and more than 350 species of orchids
Viñales
- Sustainable Farm Discovery: Cuban farmer and his family who'll show us around their organic farm and explain the methods they use to grow their produce without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
- Valley Walking Tour & Tobacco Plantation: A beautiful walk through the valley to a local tobacco farm to learn about the making of Cuba’s famous cigars
- Cuban Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking demonstration of 'platos tipicos'.
Cienfuegos
- Bay of Pigs: Scenic drive along the site where the Bay of Pigs occurred in 1961.
- Sinkhole or Ocean Snorkel: Stop for a swim and snorkel in the ocean or by a sinkhole which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank.
- Guided Orientation Walk & Palacio de Valle : A short walk to see and learn the local landmarks followed by a visit to the Palacio de Valle, an "Arabian Nights" like aspiring restaurant with a fantastic terrace bar.
Trinidad
- Guided Trinidad Walk: Cultural tour of numerous churches, museums, and many colonial buildings
- Learn to Bartend: Bartending demonstration and discussion of the history behind Cuba’s most popular cocktails.
- Salsa Lesson: Visit a local dance school for a demonstration and lesson in the dances of Cuba
- Salto de Javira Waterfall: An easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, perfect for photos and a dip to cool off.
- Dinner on the Beach: Weather permitting, we'll celebrate this amazing journey together with a feast on the beach!
E-mail us at [email protected] for the daily itinerary!
Price: $2,495
Single Supplement: $695Deposit: $600
Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
- Mystical IndiaTaj Mahal, Agra
February 1st – February 13th, 2025
Spiritual Capitals, Monuments of Love, & Bengal Tigers!
Sign up & Secure your spot at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/mystical-india-group-tours/
Email us to see daily itinerary: [email protected]
We're invited to another incredible adventure with our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club! (https://www.photoflytravel.com/)
Deposit needed to secure spot, RSVPing does not secure spot.
- 12 Nights/ 13 Days
- Boutique hotels & 4 star accommodations
- Privately guided
- Expert local guides
- Breakfast daily
- 12 Dinners, 5 Lunches
- 4 domestic flights ($700 value!)
- Air-conditioned, luxury coach
- Porter gratuities included
Ancient monuments and century’s old traditions set the backdrop for the world’s largest democracy. Without a doubt, India is arguably the most diverse country in the world on many levels!
Delhi (2 Nights)
India’s capital and political hub is an ancient city that has something for everyone. Settled seven times over the centuries, this city has grown in a way that reflects its past, while retaining its cosmopolitan flavor.
- Explore Old Delhi: See Asia’s largest mosque (Jama Masjid), rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, & ancient silver market
- Experience New Delhi: See the India Gate (official residence of the President of India), Parliament House (unique circular building with huge colonnades), Humayun’s Tomb, & 70-meter high Qutub Minar
Varanasi (2 Nights)
Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world and has been the ultimate Hindu pilgrimage spot for thousands of years.
- Assi Ghat (Riverbank): Explore the fascinating riverside with narrow and puzzled alleys excellent for cultural photography
- Manikarnika: Sacred river fronts alongside the river Ganga and unique cremation ground will help us understand why people want to spend their last days in Varanasi.
- Sarai Mohana Village: Translated means “weavers” village, the mastery here is silk weaving.
- Sarnath, Birthplace of Buddhism: Considered the center of the Buddhist world, it was here that Buddha himself preached his very first sermon.
- On the Ganges: Hour long morning boat ride will be an outstanding way to see the pilgrims standing in deep-waist water to worship the rising sun.
Agra, Jaipur, & Udaipur (5 Nights)
Agra is synonymous with the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Taj Mahal: View & photograph this master piece of marble, and the greatest monument depicting love of all time during the golden hour of sunrise!
Jaipur: The pink jewel of Rajasthan, Jaipur’s old walled section is known as the Pink City due to its light red paint (a lucky color in Hindu culture).
- Pink Markets & Bazars: Bapu & Johri Bazaar are not just great places to shop but make for a great photo walk
- Amber Fort: Ancient palace which doubled as a fort was at the former epicenter of Rajasthan during the 15th century, now a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Galtaji (monkey) Temple: Beautiful temple between two mountains is not only a favorite place of macaque monkeys, but a sought after pilgrimage site for Hindu’s all over India.
Udaipur: Founded in 1568 as the capital of the old Mewar state; Udaipur was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of Muslim invasion.
- City Palace: Standing on the crest of a ridge overlooking Lake Pichola, the largest palace in Rajasthan was built over various historic periods.
- Jagdish Temple : In the heart of old town, this place of Hindu worship was built in the mid-17th century and has a remarkable bronze statue of Garuda.
- Lake Pichola: Relax on a boat ride through the steel blue waters of the magnificent, albeit artificially created lake of the 14th century.
Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore, Home of Tigers! (3 Nights)
Ranthambore National Park is one of the few places left in the world where tigers roam free! Also keep your eyes open for sloth bears, hyena, leopards, and a number of other endangered species.
- Safari: Explore the park to photograph Bengal tigers in their home, along with other unique animals.
PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are laid back when it comes to photography. They are not workshop style-based tours, you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!
- 4 domestic flights INCLUDED ($700 value!)
- International airfare is not included.
- Flying round trip into/out of Delhi (DEL)
- Roommate pairing to save money
- All taxes, fees, & transfers included
Email us at [email protected] for the daily itinerary!
Join Us!
For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $3,495
Single Supplement: $695.00
Deposit: $600.00
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/mystical-india-group-tours/
