Northern California Hostels Events

Movie Night at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Sarah — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:15:26 +0000

Monday, July 17, 2017

Where

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Cost

Free

Sunday through Thursday nights, relax with a flick in our theater-style TV room.

If You Go

Stay at HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hoste l, in a quiet park setting just steps away from the buzz of the city.

Bike the Bay

jessica — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:49:13 +0000

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Where

HI San Francisco Hostels

Cost

Tour is free, bike rental is $18

Join fellow hostellers on a tour of the City by the Bay on two wheels! Visit the Ferry Building, see the Bay Bridge, check out Pier 39 and the Palace of Fine Arts, then ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for lunch before riding the ferry back to SF.

This activity is open to guests staying at all three HI San Francisco hostels!

Please Note

While the tour is free, guests are responsible for their own bike rental ($18), lunch, and ferry fare.

Video Game Night

jessica — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:39:28 +0000

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Where

Cafe Franco at HI SF Fisherman's Wharf.

Cost

Free!

Join us on Tuesday evenings for a bit of friendly competition at the weekly video game night in the hostel's Cafe Franco. While hostel staff and fellow travelers are duking it out on the screen, keep refreshed with local craft beers and snacks on sale at the cafe.

If You Go

Please Note

Guests under the age of 21 will not be able to purchase beer.

Trivia Night at HMB Brewing Company

Tee — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:50:28 +0000

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Where

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company on Pillar Point Harbor.

Cost

Free!

The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a casual oceanfront restaurant and brewpub in Half Moon Bay, dedicated to serving up great food and beer in a community space loved by locals and travelers alike.

Every Tuesday, Geeks Who Drink host their popular pub quizzes at the laidback eatery, with excellent prizes up for grabs for the winning teams. The trivia night takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and entry is free. So, grab your pals from the hostel, and perhaps with your combined worldly knowledge you can take home some awesome prizes to commemorate your travels.

If You Go

Stay at HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel. Be sure to book your stay directly at hiusa.org to help support our mission to build a more tolerant world.

Tuesday Game Night

Tee — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 21:23:39 +0000

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Where

The common room at HI Marin Headlands hostel.

Cost

Free!

After a day spent exploring the wonder that is the Marin Headlands, settle in at the hostel’s comfy common room and get to know your fellow travelers over a few rounds of board games. The folks at HI Marin Headlands will provide the games and some popcorn, and guests can get a bit of friendly competition going over games like Monopoly and Clue.

The board games and popcorn will be around from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join!

If You Go

Be sure to book your stay directly at hiusa.org. You'll also be supporting HI USA's mission to build a more tolerant world.

Open Mic Comedy at Luna's Cafe

jessica — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:53:33 +0000

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Where

Luna's Cafe in Downtown Sacramento

Cost

Free

This Sacramento institution hosts free stand-up comedy nights every Tuesday night featuring local talent. Or, if you’re brave enough to test out your own material, you can sign up to perform half an hour before the show starts. Luna’s also serves reasonably priced eats and drinks. Add to that a great vibe, and you’ve got the trappings of an awesome night out.

If You Go

Stay at HI Sacramento.

Please Note

Sign-up for performers is half an hour before the comedy starts.

Movie Night at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Sarah — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:15:26 +0000

Monday, July 17, 2017

Where

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Cost

Free

Sunday through Thursday nights, relax with a flick in our theater-style TV room.

If You Go

Stay at HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hoste l, in a quiet park setting just steps away from the buzz of the city.

Hills of San Francisco Walking Tour

Sherezada — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:57:53 +0000

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Where

Meet at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel.

Cost

Free

Join your guide Henry for an extensive walk along the streets and over the hills of some of San Francisco's most scenic neighborhoods. Learn the history and enjoy the views of Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill, Nob Hill, North Beach, and Chinatown. See some of the oldest homes in town as well as Lombard Street, Coit Tower, hidden gardens, stairways and alleys.

Off the Grid Pop-up Lunch in Sausalito

Tee — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:32:02 +0000

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Where

1 Harbor Drive, Sausalito.

Now you don’t have to trek across the bay to San Francisco for an Off the Grid Food Truck. Every Wednesday, a different truck from the mobile eatery crew will be on Sausalito’s Harbor Drive for a lunch pop-up, so you can pick up some good food to enjoy while you take in the stunning views of the North Bay. The roster changes every week, so there’ll always be something new, and delicious, to try.

Visit the Off the Grid Facebook page for details on which truck will be in town during your visit.

If You Go

Stay at HI Marin Headlands hostel, and be sure to book your stay direcly at hiusa.org. You'll be supporting HI USA's mission to build a more tolerant world.

Coastside Vipassana Meditation

Sherezada — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:42:45 +0000

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Where

HI Point Montara Lighthouse

Cost

Free (donations appreciated)

Vipassana, or mindfulness meditation, was first taught by the Buddha 2,500 years ago. In this style of meditation, widespread today in Southeast Asia and increasingly popular in the West, one learns to watch what arises without judgment or reaction.

If You Go

Stay overnight at HI Point Montara Lighthouse.

More Info

Coastside Vipassana