Northern California Hostels Events

Pizza and the Rock

jessica — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:07:04 +0000

Monday, September 28, 2015

Where

Grab some free pizza and settle in for a screening of "The Rock," the over-the-top classic starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, and SF's Alcatraz.

If You Go

stay at HI-SF Downtown

Bike the Bay

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Where

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.

Please Note

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

Pool Tournament at The Old Princeton Landing

Molly — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:19:28 +0000

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Where

The Old Princeton Landing, Princeton-by-the-Sea

Cost

$5 tournament buy-in

Open 365 days a year, The Old Princeton Landing is Princeton-by-the-Sea's nightspot for live music, dancing, and pool. Artists of all stripes -- from rock-a-billy bands to hip-hop artists -- take to the stage on Friday and Saturday nights, often with a minimal cover change.

On Tuesday nights, head down to the Landing, pony up $5, and battle the locals for cash and bragging rights in the weekly pool tournament. Sign-up is at 7 p.m., the tournament starts at 7:30.

If You Go

Stay at the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, just 4 miles north of Princeton-by-the-Sea.

Please Note

Ages 21+ only

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The Old Princeton Landing

Coastside Farmers Market

Sarah — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:48:54 +0000

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Where

Rockaway Beach in Pacifica on Wednesdays

Shoreline Station in Half Moon Bay on Saturdays

Cost

Free

The Coastside Farmers Market offers an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines, available right from the people who produce them.

This is the perfect spot to sample the coastside's agricultural bounty, grab fixings for a picnic, or stock up on groceries for your hostel stay.

The Farmers Market is held on Wednesdays in Pacifica from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays in Half Moon Bay from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May through December.

If You Go

Stay at Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, 7 miles south of Pacifica and 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay.

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Coastside Farmers Market

America's Pastime

jessica — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 19:11:53 +0000

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Where

Meet at HI-SF Downtown hostel

Cost

$20

Join Ellysa on a free walking tour south of the Ferry Building alon the historic waterfront of the Embarcadero, through the South Beach district to the Giants' stadium. Then tour the famous AT&T Park for only $20.

If You Go

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San Francisco Treats

jessica — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:23:00 +0000

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Where

HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf.

Cost

Meet in the lounge for local food tasting and some good conversation. Taste bread, chocolate, cheeses, and other treats made right here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

If You Go

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Wine and Games night

jessica — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:35:52 +0000

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Where

HI-SF Downtown

Gina hosts a rousing game night with free wine (for the over 21 crowd) and snacks. Join her in teh lounge for games, friends, and good times!

Please Note

Must be 21 years or older

Coastside Vipassana Meditation

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

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Where

Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

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 the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel.

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Coastside Vipassana

Cool Harbor Nights Car Show

Sherezada — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:04:53 +0000

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Where

Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay

Cost

Free

Motorheads far and wide rev up to come to Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay for Harbor Nights, a coastal car and motorcycle show held on the first Thursday of every month at Princeton Seafood Company.

Owners of classic cars, trucks, tricked-out motorcycles, and hot rods show off their pride and joy while providing a glimpse of early automotive and motorcycle technology. Chat with the owners to learn about the process that went into each machine, as many of them have taken years to create or restore. Just be careful not to drool -- it's bad for the paint.

If You Go

Stay overnight at the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, just 5 miles north of Pillar Point Harbor.

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Cool Harbor Nights

Brews and Views at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

Sarah — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:40:19 +0000

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Where

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Pillar Point Harbor

Cost

No cover charge

Head down to Pillar Point Harbor on the first Thursday of every month to discuss fresh views on American politics over a cold beer at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company. Each night offers a different topic of discussion as well as interesting guest speakers.

Not only is this a great place to learn different perspectives about politics in the U.S., it's also a way to give back! Ten percent of the proceeds from all dinner sales for the evening are donated to the Cabrillo Education Foundation.

If You Go

Stay at the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, just 5 miles north of Pillar Point Harbor.

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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company