Ask HN: I'm visiting Silicon Valley. Where should I hang out, who should I meet?

i'm winding down work on my second startup on the east coast. i'm thinking of giving san francisco and silicon valley a try. i'll be out there for say 4 weeks very soon to see if i want to move there.<p>in cambridge i'm connected with various hacker spaces and technology activities, a great cooperative living space and excellent salamander wrestling, roller sports and climbing adventures.<p>i'd love to get started on similar connections out west:<ul><li>co-working and co-living spaces (hippy and/or technology centric)</li><li>-> is it ok to couch surf a few nights during my visit?</li> <li>technology hangouts, events, groups</li><li>interesting people and companies (yes i am looking for a job)</li><li>outdoor fun invitations, be it climbing, slacklining, kiting or getting around on a bike or blades</li></ul><p> if you have any recommendations or connections please let me know. my email and resume are in my profile.<p>thanks hn!