Find Your People
And Actually Make Plans
Connect with neighbors who share your hobbies & interests, schedule time with others, and book lessons with trusted instructors. Build real friendships, not just followers.
Schedule activities with friends or new people nearby.
More than a social feed. A place to actually do things
Hobvia is designed for people who want to make plans, discover new interests, coordinate time with others, and build a local life around shared hobbies instead of endless scrolling.
Discover Nearby
See people in your neighborhood who share your hobbies. Filter by interest, skill level, and distance to find your perfect match.
Community Feed
A vibrant social feed where locals share updates, photos, and hobby highlights. Like, comment, and engage with your community in real time.
Direct Messages
Private, one-to-one messaging with photos and media support. Start the conversation and plan your first meet-up with ease.
Schedule Activities
Propose activities with specific dates, times, and locations. Send invitations, track responses, and sync confirmed plans to your calendar.
Interest Groups
Create or join local groups built around any hobby. Share posts, organise group activities, and grow a community of people who truly get you.
Smart Notifications
Stay on top of activity invitations, messages, group posts, and challenge completions — all delivered as real-time push notifications.
Search
Quickly find people, groups, and posts by name, interest, or location. Discover what's happening in your neighborhood at a glance.
Availability Scheduling
Set your weekly availability so others know when you're free to meet. No more back-and-forth to find a time that works.
Location-Based Matching
Your precise location is never shared — only your city. We use location to surface the most relevant people and events near you.
Built to move people from browsing to belonging in minutes
Getting started is simple. In just a few steps you'll be connecting with interesting people right in your neighborhood.
Create Your Profile
Sign up in seconds. Add your name, photo, and birthday — then tell us your hobbies, skills, and interests.
Set Your Location
Share your neighborhood so we can show you the people and groups closest to you. Your exact coordinates stay private.
Discover People
Browse the Nearby feed, explore the community Feed, and join Groups that match your interests.
Connect & Meet
Send a message, join or host an activity, or a group event. Turn a shared interest into a real-world friendship.
Learn
Book lessons and experiences with trusted local professionals.
Learn from neighbors. Teach what you love.
Premium members with professional-level skills can list and sell classes and lessons directly through Hobvia
Sports
Pickleball, tennis, basketball, and more — find coaches nearby for private drills or group clinics.
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Music Lessons
Guitar, piano, vocals, drums — connect with skilled musicians nearby offering private or group lessons.
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Fitness & Wellness
Yoga, pilates, personal training, and meditation — find certified instructors right in your neighborhood.
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Arts & Crafts
Painting, pottery, drawing, and photography workshops led by local artists and creatives.
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Cooking Classes
From sushi rolling to sourdough baking — learn authentic recipes from passionate home cooks and chefs.
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Tech & Coding
One-on-one coding sessions, design tutorials, and tech workshops from skilled developers nearby.
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Language Exchange
Practice a new language with native speakers or offer your language skills as a tutor in your community.
ProReal people, real connections
Hobvia members are discovering that the most interesting people were always just around the corner.
"I've lived in my neighborhood for 5 years and never knew anyone who played chess. Within a week on Hobvia I had a regular Sunday chess partner. This app is magic."
"I moved to a new city and felt so isolated. Hobvia helped me find a hiking group and a pottery class within my first week. I finally feel at home."
"As a guitar teacher I was spending a fortune on listing fees. Hobvia lets me reach students in my area for a fraction of the cost, and the booking flow is seamless."
Stay motivated with points & rewards
Hobvia turns every real-world connection into progress. Earn points, level up, unlock achievements, and climb the neighborhood leaderboard.
Earn Points
Get points for every activity you complete, person you meet, class you attend, and review you leave. Every action counts.
Level Up
Progress through levels from Seedling to Legend. Each level unlocks new bragging rights and reflects your real-world social activity.
Seasonal Challenges
Take on time-limited challenges to earn bonus points. Complete "Meet 3 new neighbors" or "Attend a class this week" for extra rewards.
Streaks
Keep your weekly activity streak alive. Consistent engagement builds momentum and keeps you connected with your community.
Neighborhood Leaderboard
See how you rank against other Hobvia users in your city. Compete and show your neighborhood who's the most active connector.
Common questions
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Your people are right next door
Join Hobvia today and start building the local community you've always wanted.