San Francisco Green Dating Ideas

San Francisco has long been a favorite city for green singles and those in the green dating scene. Not only is the city surrounded by magnificent scenery and ready access to places like Yosemite and the Lost Coast, but it is a hub for young eco-friendly singles who are always out looking for a good time and each other. Much of the appeal of San Francisco is its open-minded atmosphere, which attracts the kind of people who care about their environment and work hard to protect it.

If you want to stay in the city for your green date, rent a bike and go cruising along the Embarcadero, passing Fisherman's Wharf and ending up at the Presidio. From here, there are beautiful trails to explore for a picnic or scenic view of the Pacific. Green daters also head to many of the city's awesome parks, like its largest, Golden Gate Park. You can get lost here for hours, and find a nice private spot in the trees to feel like you're miles away.

Within an hour's drive of San Francisco there are some fantastic green dating opportunities for couples of every physical fitness level. Drive up the coast and check out Mendocino, always a favorite for artists for many years. Or drive down the coast to Big Sur and go camping among towering cliffs and dark forests. The Sierras are only a few hours away to the East and offer green singles a huge array of outdoor activities.

The redwoods of Northern California are also a long-time favorite green date idea for San Francisco singles. The nearest redwood areas can be reached from the city quickly enough to make this a day trip. Another great day trip is visiting Napa or Sonoma Valley, home to California's finest vineyards. Organic vineyards are starting to crop up so bring a little sophistication to your green dating activities by enjoying a little vino along with the great scenery.

So where can you meet other singles in the green dating world in San Francisco? There are some great bars and clubs around the city that specifically cater to young green singles. Try the Marina area or the Mission District for more relaxed places to meet green singles, or head to SoMa for the late-night hotspots. Hanging out at the very communal beaches and parks is another great option - you can easily meet people in these settings since San Francisco is one of the friendliest cities anywhere.

Going online is also an excellent option and there some great sites for eco friendly singles. EcoDater hasn't been around very long but runs a great dating blog as well as an easy-to-use and fun design and profile management system. The EcoDater blog appears to be maintained on a regular basis, and offers green daters posts that interest them in particular. There are some fun search options as well, such as the EcoMatch search. Earth Singles is another great site but doesn't quite have EcoDater's polished appeal.