Northern California (San Francisco Bay area)

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San Francisco, CA: Northern California Chapter, Presidio Tunnel Tops Hike

Feb 21, 2026 10:30AM—3:00PM

Meet us at 10:30 AM outside the Presidio Visitor Center in the open space on the right of the entrance.

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Let’s see what’s happening at the Presidio Tunnel Tops with a hike offering sweeping views of the City, San Francisco Bay, and Golden Gate. From the Presidio Visitor Center, we’ll head to the Tunnel Tops with its unique public spaces — huge lawns, freeform benches made from fallen trees, wonderful overlooks, and fun and fancy…

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Online: Northern California Chapter, Basic Spanish for the Camino

Mar 01, 2026 1:00PM—2:30PM

Online via Zoom (Pacific)

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If you’re preparing for a Camino, this class offers an opportunity to learn and practice the Spanish you are likely to use as you travel through Spain. Whether you know very little Spanish or perhaps want a refresher and some practice, our Basic Spanish for the Camino may be the right class for you. These…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Mar 07, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Apr 04, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

May 02, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jun 06, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jul 04, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Aug 01, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Sep 05, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Oct 03, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Past | Archive

Berkeley, CA: Northern California Chapter, Camino 101: The Basics

Feb 11, 2026 6:00PM—7:30PM

Berkeley Public Library, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell Street, Berkeley, PT

Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Feb 07, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

The Camino de Santiago and the Resurgence of Pilgrimage

Jan 25, 2026 2:00PM—4:00PM

St. Augustine is located at 400 Alcatraz Avenue off of College Avenue in Oakland, PT

San Francisco, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lands End Hike

Jan 10, 2026 10:00AM—3:30PM

Meet us at 10:00 AM in Duboce Park at the bottom of the stairs to the Harvey Milk Center.

Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jan 03, 2026 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

San Francisco, CA: Northern California Chapter, Holiday Lights Walk

Dec 13, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

Meet us at 5:30 PM at the north end of the SF Ferry Building, next to Gott's Roadside restaurant.