What we’re about
## Who Are We
We are an active social club where members have a variety of activities, events, and trips to choose from.
The Urban Diversion team consists of staff and hosts dedicated to creating a community where people can come together in a fun, adventurous, and respectful environment of like-minded people. The UD team doesn't just organize and plan events - we participate and have fun right alongside you, so it always feels like a group of friends and friends of friends!
We welcome members of all ages and have members aged 20-50+ though the majority of our members are young professionals.
## Our Mission
"To inspire lifelong connections and community through unforgettable experiences and adventures."
## Why a Membership?
We operate on a membership model to cultivate a close-knit community of friends, ensuring you'll consistently see familiar faces at every event. Prior to forming UD, we attended several meetups but found many to be fairly transient. This led us to meet many people but not form deep friendships. Urban Diversion was formed with the intent to building lasting relationships. Many of our members have been attending events for years.
Membership involves a monthly fee that sustains our vibrant community and facilitates the formation of genuine, enduring friendships.
To become part of our community on MeetUp, please start by becoming a member at http://www.urbandiversion.com.
## Our Events
From waterfall hikes to sushi & sake classes; bungee jumping or a wild NYE party; backpacking Tahoe to wine tasting or even International travel... Urban Diversion has something for everyone.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beginner Backpacking Trip on California's CoastSomewhere with a great view, , CA
### Beginner Backpacking Trip
Explore the California Coast*
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This secluded stretch of the California Coast just north of SF is one of the most beautiful places in our entire state, both rugged and tranquil at the same time.
Our route will bring us high upon the bluffs with endless ocean views, and down to the soft-sand beaches with the waves breaking on the shore. Not to mention, the opportunity to walk to the iconic Alamere Falls from our campsite at low tide!!
This backpacking trip is perfect for beginners! It's also great for experienced backpackers who are looking to train for the summer season. Come explore this bucket-list location with the UD crew!Adventure Chart
Type: Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Beginner / Intermediate- 5 miles to the campsite (with backpacks)
- 2 nights wilderness camping
- Elevations up to 1,600 feet.
Details: You should have experience with hiking and campground camping trips before this trip. You should also be able to carry 25lb backpack, over 5 miles, with plenty of rest stops. Please conact host if you have any questions.
Trip Details:
This short backpacking trip is great for all levels, and perfect for beginners! Our daily mileage and elevation gain is minimal, yet just enough to give us a taste of true backpacking! The total mileage for the weekend will be around 11-15 miles round trip, split up into three days of hiking, making it perfect for anyone looking to get in "trail training" before summer starts. Expect to see beautiful secluded beaches, redwood forests, grassy plains, seaside cliffs, hidden lakes, tide pools and more. If we're lucky we might even see some Tule Elk!
Includes:- Experienced host for the weekend
- 2 Nights Backpacking Permits at campsites with ocean views!
- Trail Snacks
- Lunches for Saturday and Sunday (bring a sack lunch for Friday)
- Delicious dinners on Friday and Saturday
- Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday
- Club Group Gear (tarps, stoves, first aid kit)
- Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions ASAP! Use the comments box when you register for this event.
Attire: Dress in warm layers and wear hiking boots. If you'd like to do a polar plunge, don't forget your SWIMSUIT! We will send out a packing list to registration list before trip.
Why You Should Come:
The California seashore is one of the most beautiful, dynamic stretches of coastline anywhere on the West Coast of the United States. Permits are very limited and hard to get, meaning fewer people on the trails! This backpacking trip captures so much of what this area of California has to offer - long, stunning beaches, dense forests, starry skies, and more. Enjoy a beginner backpacking trip without the crazy, stressful elevation gain that most backpacking trips include. Come along, put your toes in the sand, and join your UD friends for an awesome trip just a short hour and a half out of the city.
CLICK HERE FOR ITINERARY AND TO REGISTER - The Speakeasy RendezvousITS A SECRET, , CA
The Speakeasy Rendezvous:
"The Apartment"... Dun, Dun, Dun
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Join Urban Diversion at San Francisco's newest speakeasy. In true speakeasy fashion, this prohibition-style bar is hard to find...
unless you know what to look for... or have a cool host with the secret password!What is a Speakeasy?
Speakeasy's became popular in the 1920's when the selling of alcohol became illegal so people had to get creative. The name 'Speakeasy' originated from a young Irish woman (of course it was the Irish) who sold liquor without a license and so would tell her clients to 'speak-easy' when ordering alcohol.
Some speakeasies were connected to gangsters, who often owned the bars or sold them bootlegged alcohol.
They included fancy clubs, dingy backrooms, and live entertainmentWhat to Expect:
Step into the past and leave normality behind at one of San Francisco's newest speakeasy's. This one is disguised as an apartment flat. The intimate atmosphere makes you feel like you're dining in someone's fancy home. Their menu includes delicious cocktails, a raw bar & delicious entrees!
Add yourself to the watch list to reveal our secret meet-up location!Event Includes:
- Your fun, cocktail-loving Urban Diversion host!
- Secret reservations for the group
- New and old Urban Diversion friends to share the experience with
What to Bring:
- $$ for food & drinks
- Photo ID - please don't forget this!!
- An open mind to try new food - this place is known for it's array of foods so this is the event to get creative!
- Speakeasy vibes!
Attire: As usual, please wear layers! Dress in your best get-up and make yourself look pretty & handsome! It's a Friday night, let your hair down and have fun!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Crown & Cabernet: A Regal Wine Soirée at a Napa Valley CastleSomewhere with a great view, , CA
Crown & Cabernet:
A Regal Wine Soirée at a Napa Valley Castle
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Have you ever experienced a Napa Valley wine tasting? What about a winery castle tour? Well this is your chance!***
About Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa is a stunning 14th-century Tuscan-style castle nestled in Napa Valley, built with medieval authenticity and attention to detail.
Complete with moats, drawbridges, towers, and dungeons, this architectural masterpiece transports visitors to the past. Every stone, iron gate, and fresco reflects the vision of Dario Sattui, who poured his passion for medieval history and winemaking into its creation. More than just a winery, it’s a journey through time—where Old World charm meets award-winning wines.***
What to Expect
This intimate, adults-only, experience offers a selection of five wines from Castello's extensive wine menu including Reserves and our non-alcoholic Muscat Canelli Grape Juice. Once we arrive at the castle we will share a light picnic spread on the castle grounds crafted by your favorite Urban Diversion host to start off the magical day. Once the wine tasting begins your knowledgeable wine educator will guide you through the castle’s upper levels, their state-of-the-art production area, torture chamber, and armory. Your host will then lead you through a sampling of five of their current release reserve and small-production wines.***
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What's Included
- A 2hr wine tasting including wine reserves
- A personal Castle Winery tour given by a knowledgeable wine connoisseur
- The magical experience of spending your day in a castle like one of the royal families!
- Your brilliant Urban Diversion host to enjoy the day with
- A fantastic experience with Urban Diversion friends
- Reservations at a hard-to-get spot!
- What to bring:
- I know it'll be spring time in Napa, but please bring layers just in case!
- A water bottle in case the wine gets too much for you
- $$ for our dinner reservations & any wine purchasing at your own discretion
This event is great for getting to mingle with members & broadening your wine knowledge!
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- Opening Day on the Bay: Champagne Sailing in STYLESomewhere with a great view, , CA
# Opening Day on the Bay:Champagne Sailing on the Bay
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Celebrate the official beginning to the San Francisco Bay Sailing Season with Urban Diversion! There will be hundreds of boats on the San Francisco Bay for opening day, and we will be joining them! We'll sail along the bay with a champagne glass in hand, greeting other boats as we go by!Are you ready for an awesome adventure on the SF Bay with the UD community?
The catamaran we are sailing on offers a bar and snack-shack for all of our refreshment and libation needs!
Itinerary:
12:30pm - Meet at location specified in the description below
1:00pm - Start boarding
1:30pm - Set sail (DON'T BE LATE! Due to sailing schedule, we leave ON THE DOT)
3:00pm - Back to port and head to clubhouse for BBQ!BBQ AFTER!! We will be having our monthly club house BBQ right after our sailing trip. If youwould like to attend the BBQ, you can register here.
**The BBQ is not included in this sailing event, make sure to reserve a spot separately!**Attire:
We are dressing in everything that says "We know how to sail!" Make sure to bring layers, you know how SF weather can be.Event Includes:
- 1.5 hour sailing trip around the Bay
- Photo-ops under the bridge that will blow your mind!
- Glass of champagne
- Your exciting host!
What to Bring:
- Dress in your best sailing outfit and layers!!!
- $$ for drinks and food on the boat
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See you on the Bay :)
