Make New Friends - Travelers Edition

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-07:00

Salesforce Park | San Francisco

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Make New Friends - Travelers Edition
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About this Event

Calling all explorers! Whether your passion is domestic road trips or international backpacking, this event is for people who share the joy of exploration. Come share your adventure stories, swap travel tips, and make plans to create new memories with new friends. Who knows—you might just find the perfect crew for that upcoming road trip to Yosemite! Spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, then gather your favorite matches and head to a nearby bar as a small group to keep the travel talk going over drinks.

Get ready for an hour of real one-on-one conversations with fellow travelers and explorers, paired up seamlessly by the app so you always know exactly who you are talking to next. Then comes the best part: you pick your favorite people from the rounds and head to a nearby bar for drinks and travel planning together. It all happens this same afternoon, with one shared plan and everyone heading out as a team.

Just real conversation that turns into a real plan — with people you already vibe with.

By the time you're settling in for drinks, you've found a group of people who actually get your wanderlust. Maybe this becomes your regular travel-planning and drinks crew. Maybe it's just a great afternoon you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew.

Agenda

4:00PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone.

4:05PM - 5:25PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Discover who has the best travel hacks, wildest adventure stories, and matching bucket lists.

5:25PM+ - Form Groups & head to a nearby bar for drinks Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head to a nearby bar for drinks. Your group leaves together - tonight.

Don't just collect contacts. Actually grab drinks with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for trying new bars while plotting the next getaway.

Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number.

Here's a few recommendations: Natoma Cabana - This tropical-themed retreat features an open-air vibe with teak cabanas and inventive cocktails hidden in a nearby alleyway. House of Shields - Established in 1908, this historic institution preserves a sophisticated, TV-free environment perfect for group conversation amidst original mahogany decor. Local Edition - Tucked away in a basement formerly used by the San Francisco Examiner, this moody lounge celebrates newspaper history with vintage typewriters and craft drinks. Novela - This stylish book-themed bar offers a creative menu of literary-inspired cocktails and colorful punch bowls that are perfect for sharing with a group. The View Lounge - Perched atop the Marriott Marquis, this elegant space features massive arched windows that provide breathtaking panoramic vistas of the entire city skyline. Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen - A legendary neighborhood haunt that blends classic dive bar energy with award-winning pub fare and a lively atmosphere for a casual night out.


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Salesforce Park, 425 Mission St, San Francisco, United States

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