InterNations - A Place for Australians in San Francisco

Hello to all of our Australians in San Francisco! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Australian expats in San Francisco? Are you looking for advice from other Australians, e.g. which bars in San Francisco will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for vegemite?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations San Francisco. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Australian expats, coming from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and all regions of Australia.

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Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
397
Australian members
19
monthly events
10
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Australians at our events in San Francisco

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Australians in San Francisco.

The Oscars Watch Party!
The Oscars Watch Party!
It's that time again! Come watch your favorite, nominated films win or lose at Manny's cozy, festive Oscar Watch party. Last year was quite fun, including the Brazilian community coming out to cheer on—and then celebrate—their winning film (another Brazilian film is nominated this year). Come early
It's that time again! Come watch your favorite, nominated films win or lose at Manny's cozy, festive Oscar Watch party. Last year was quite fun, including the Brazilian community coming out to cheer on—and then celebrate—their winning film (another Brazilian film is nominated this year). Come early
Exclusive Project Hail Mary Prescreening
Exclusive Project Hail Mary Prescreening
I have a small number of complimentary guest passes for an early prescreening of Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling, and I would love to share them with fellow members of our community. The screening takes place on March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm, two days before the national theatrical release. I cu
I have a small number of complimentary guest passes for an early prescreening of Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling, and I would love to share them with fellow members of our community. The screening takes place on March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm, two days before the national theatrical release. I cu
Carlitos Medrano & Friends - Cuban Percussion Master
Come experience a vibrant night of Cuban music and handcrafted cocktails at Long Weekend Havana! Carlos Medrano, born in Havana, Cuba, began his musical journey teaching himself bongos and congas through traditional Cuban music and rumba. After performing in folkloric and timba (Cuban salsa) proj
Come experience a vibrant night of Cuban music and handcrafted cocktails at Long Weekend Havana! Carlos Medrano, born in Havana, Cuba, began his musical journey teaching himself bongos and congas through traditional Cuban music and rumba. After performing in folkloric and timba (Cuban salsa) proj
InterNations SF March "Post St. Patrick's Day " Celebration
Pull out and dust off those green clothes and come join us at Harrington Bar & Grill for a Post St. Patrick's Day party! Harrington's Bar & Grill, a San Francisco Irish pub and landmark since 1935 is offering to host us in their large and spacious bar loved by both locals and internationals alike!
Pull out and dust off those green clothes and come join us at Harrington Bar & Grill for a Post St. Patrick's Day party! Harrington's Bar & Grill, a San Francisco Irish pub and landmark since 1935 is offering to host us in their large and spacious bar loved by both locals and internationals alike!

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Why Australian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Australian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Australian Expats in San Francisco Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Australian expats in San Francisco exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Golden Gate City" can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know San Francisco’s Australian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Australian expats in San Francisco.
  • Use the Expat Guide for San Francisco to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Australians in San Francisco at Our Events

Our community in San Francisco is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in San Francisco’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Australian expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Australia in your local community as well as Australians in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Australians living in San Francisco!

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