People who share your interests — in your city, or wherever you’re traveling next.
The person who just landed in LA for four days? Traveler.
The person who’s lived here four years but hasn’t been to Griffith? Also a traveler.
Nearby Traveler is built on a simple idea: the people you’re meant to know aren’t always where you are. But they pass through. Or you pass through where they are. The app helps you catch each other.
Most apps connect you with strangers. Nearby Traveler connects you with the people you’ve already met — notifying you when someone you crossed paths with on a trip is nearby again. A coffee in Paris becomes dinner in New York. A hiking buddy in Bali reconnects with you in Berlin. One-time encounters turn into lifelong friendships — no matter where life takes any of you next.
Whether you’re exploring your own city or a new one, Nearby Traveler is built for how connection actually happens.
The only app that notifies you when a friend you met in one city lands in your next destination.
Plan meetups before your trip. Meet people over dinner, coffee, or a drink — turn a one-time connection into a real friendship.
Hidden spots shared by locals who actually live in the neighborhood.
Host events, welcome travelers, and find your people — without leaving home.
Members can vouch for people they’ve actually met. Optional verification adds a layer of trust.
Grow a worldwide circle of people who share your interests — friendships that span cities.
Sign up as a local or traveler. Add your interests and activities. Planning a trip? Set your destination and dates—our AI matches you with locals and travelers there.
Browse AI-matched people in your city or destination. Message them directly. Go Available Now. Join community events. RSVP to local gatherings.
Friends you’ve made on the road pass through your city — and vice versa. Nearby Traveler keeps those connections alive over years, not just trips.
Every week, Nearby Traveler members host real experiences in their own cities — bonfires, food crawls, hikes, gallery walks. Free or near-free. Open to anyone in the community.
Sunset gathering with locals — authentic LA beach culture, music, and new friends.
Weekly street taco adventure with fellow food lovers at the city’s best Mexican spots.
Saturday morning hikes with locals and travelers — amazing views, great photos, real LA.
Call it whatever you want — travel buddies, locals, your crew. The truth is simpler: the people you were meant to know are already out there. Some live in your city. Some will be there for four days. Nearby Traveler helps you find each other.
“I hosted 400 travelers in New York over 15 years. They weren’t strangers. They were my people — I just didn’t know them yet. Nearby Traveler is how I help other people find theirs.”
Aaron Lefkowitz, Founder
400+ travelers hosted by our founder | 5 community connectors in Los Angeles | Inspired by global travel communities like Couchsurfing & Meetup
For anyone who’s ever felt alone in a city full of people.
Launching soon in Los Angeles and worldwide