We are a hiking and backpacking group focused on the Pacific Crest Trail.  We're fast becoming a very active Meetup focused on light and safe travel in the wilderness. We have interesting meetings and plans for brief, overnight hikes as well as for more ambitious treks. We'll learn new skills, hone current ones and develop a network of people you'd trust with your life in the backcountry. We are very open to new trip ideas, lightweight, and ultralightweight backpacking techniques, and the equipm …

Experience life at its best! Oasis Wellness Center is dedicated to all things healthy and uplifting. We have monthly gatherings offering delicious vegetarian cuisine, inspiring speakers, a variety of therapies for healing body, mind and spirit, and the joy of connecting with others on the same path. Some of our events are free, others are fee-based - details will be provided. Please don't wait for a special event to come see us. When you need to deeply relax, detox or de-stress.... Oasis Wellnes …

Welcome Mom's of Camarillo, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. As Moms, we know how much of our time is devoted to our children, and we sometimes forget to make time for ourselves. This group is for us women to take some time off with other wonderful mothers, and go out and laugh, bond, and make some fun memories. We have BUNCO night & game meetups, Happy Hour, Dinner and Dancing, Morning Hikes, Spa meetups and much much more. Once in a while we try to schedule some playdate meetu …

Welcome to the Weekday Trailblazers! Our goal is to combine nature's magnificence, a good workout, and the support and laughter of friends. An observer of one of our early hikes noted that our group is like a mobile party, and we feel that captures our spirit beautifully. All that's missing is you, so get out here with us! The majority of our hikes fall within the area from Malibu to Simi Valley (south to north), and Will Rogers State Park to Port Hueneme (east to west), although we'll venture b …

This group was created to cater to adults who love to hike, love the outdoors and want to do anywhere from 2-6 miles at a moderate pace. You should join this group if you like planned, as well as impromptu gatherings at varied times and varied locations. If you enjoy meeting people and making friends, love the outdoors and leaving your cares behind, then this is for you!

If you are looking for active adults who like to ski, snowboard, play volleyball, hike, camp, bike ride, travel, or socialize with other singles or couples ...  this is the group for you.  The Conejo Ski and Sport Club has been around for over 20 years and is a great way to meet people, see new things and go to interesting places.  We post hiking, volleyball and skiing activities on the meetup site.  But that is only a small part of the groups activities.  Visit our website at www.conejoskiclub. …

Our group is about creating a positive, supportive environment to nurture friendships, have fun and share laughter - it is what life is all about! We are diverse, active, positive, open minded, opinionated women in the mid 40's to mid 60's who want to get out and enjoy each other’s company, whether it is lunch, happy hour, movies, bowling, picnics, trips to the museum, a book club, easy hikes or just a getaway day at the beach. We are always open to ideas for events so everyone has a hand in sha …

Hello Ladies: Whether your single, married, kids, no kids and you are 35 to 50- Welcome ! It's hard these days to meet new friends and actually organize with others, a girls social gathering.  Sometimes I just need more then what my husband and kids can offer me. I need my girl talk, laughs and girl bonding time. So what will happen in our social gatherings ? You will meet a lot of different types of interesting women. You will find someone in our group that you will click with and have a lot …

Dear Russian Friends of Ventura County! There are several meetup groups for Russian speakers located in LA and Orange County, but there was none in Ventura. The purpose of this group is to fill this void. If you miss Russian culture, Russian language, ability to discuss Russian movies, books and music with like thinking people – this group is for you. We will organize various events to cover different interests in the group. Lets meet for happy hours, house parties, dancing, wine testing, hiking …

Our group is organized to foster relationships specifically with those of our similar lifestyle and philosophy. It can be invaluable for children to see others who are the same as them instead of always being the “outsiders”. Meet with other parents and let our veggie children form strong relationships with others like them. Meetings at least twice a month, and will include: Playdates Nature Hikes Potlucks and Picnics Special Events such as visits to the local animal sanctuaries, holiday part …

This group is about hiking and fun events with our dogs.  Join us to hike, walk, go to dog friendly restaurants, dog beaches, backyard parties and other types of fun events - suggestions are welcome! I am a facilitator of this group and need members to pitch in and plan events too. We are dog lovers and want to hike and socialize our dogs together. Owners of all dog breeds are welcome! Please do not bring dogs who are aggressive.  We want people and dogs to be safe! By joining this group you a …

We are a group of walking, hiking, photographers who enjoy being outdoors but want to move at a pace that allows time for photographs and soaking in the beauty of Southern California. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and amateur photography join us on some less aggressive trails for great company and photos.

The Newbury Park Adventure Society is about adventuring, hiking, cultural events and building community in the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks area. Distinct features of this group include emphasis on activities near to Thousand Oaks, often scheduled for late afternoons, and with some having standing weekly times.  Hiking events are with expectations of only moderate hiking speed and endurance. Also featured are activities extending to the larger region, such as to the Southern Sierra or Mojave D …

Welcome to Organic Mamas, Are you into eating healthy, staying fit, and in being artsy and a smartsy mama? This Meetup was created to bring together mamas who have more than motherhood in common. Organic Mamas – is for moms that share a passion for a healthy lifestyle through organic eats, active workouts, and do their share to keep our planet green. While healthy lifestyle is one of the main interests, this Meetup also aims to expose our children to the Arts, help them develop a love of learni …

I'm looking for others in the Ventura/Santa Barbara/LA area who are as anxious as I am about finding other pooches to play with our year old Beagle. It'd be great to have a group where they can all play together in a fun and safe environment. My dog is very active and can play for hours. We can meet at parks - of if you're interested in being active as well, I can schedule some dog-friendly hikes.

This group is for all people who realize the Grand Truth that God created mornings for sleeping in, not hiking. I pledge that every hike of ours will begin at an hour that is followed by a well-rested "p.m." Now you no longer have to miss a wonderful hike just because you couldn't drag yourself out of bed to get to the trailhead by 8 a.m.  Our start times will always begin between the hours of noon and midnight. All members can suggest and organize a hike. Disclaimer: This is Southern California …

This is a group designed for faith based friends looking to share friendship, new experiences and fun. This is not a group for hooking up. Our goal is to forge great friendships while exploring our beautiful county. We can plan all types of events including happy hours, game nights, movie nights, hikes and more. I am open to suggestions! Just bring a great attitude and an open mind, and most importantly a kind heart and smile!

It's sometimes hard to find other parents with whom you can be candid about life with a special needs youth. Spending some time supporting each other, having fun but including or being able to talk openly about our kids would be a great addition to life. Open to short hikes, meals, bbq's, daytrips, light biking, hearing speakers, etc.

We're based in Newbury Park/Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks, CA. We hike all the wonderful trails in the near by mountain ranges and open spaces. Our hikes are about exercise, views, more views and friendly conversation, and views. Suggest you bring a camera along with you as we always stop for photo ops!. Since the higher you go, the better the views, we trek some steep climbs, so that's the exercise part. While there are many hiking groups in this area, many hikes get full, so we're happy to be …

Our group is all about havin' a good time, making special connections and sharing awesome experiences with fun, high energy, spontaneous, easy going, upbeat, confident, happy, active singles! If you think you can keep up and you're 30-50, with an awesome attitude...then you'll fit right in. We will be planning a variety of get-togethers...Happy Hours, Dancing, Softball Games, BBQ's, Sporting Events, Concerts, Dinners, Hikes, Horseback Riding, Comedy Shows, Karaoke, Board Game Nights, Kayaking, P …

Meet other fun, social, Sexy SoCal rock stars near you! Join other SoCal Fun Sexy rock stars from Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego county. No membership fees are required, you only pay for the events you want to attend. We are your one stop shop for everything sexy happening in SoCal. We are planning dances, outdoor activities, weekend cruises to Mexico, poker nights, dinners, wine tasting, bonfires on the beach, sailings, bike rides, hikes and much more. Join us!

This is a volunteer organization of outdoor enthusiasts committed to the care and protection of our natural environment for the enjoyment of all. It is affiliated with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District and was formed in late 1992. Regularly scheduled activities include: 3 weekly evening conditioning hikes in Simi Valley; weekly Saturday morning hikes ranging from the Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains to the Santa Monica Mountains, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the southern L …

This group is the fitness group of all groups in the area that will focus on high intensity interval training as well as incorporating every single aspect of health, nutrition and exercise. I am a rare instructor because not only do I possess the knowledge of "book smarts" with my degree in Kinesiology but I also have been working out in gyms and playing sports since I could walk. This also gives me the advantage of the "street" or "gym smarts". I love to teach as I instruct so as you get a kill …

"Why do you keep taking pictures of your dog??!?!” “Because I love my dog, DUH!” This is a group for anyone who absolutely loves taking pics of their dogs no matter where, when, why or how! We like to capture those *AWW* moments with our four legged companions. Take pics of your dogs while working, taking a walk, playing at the park, and of course destroying your favorite under-garments and shoes. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

Come have fun with the Winnie & Kat Entrepreneurs! We do social events, hikes, meet & greet with successful entrepreneurs and local business leaders, empowering women through support and motivation. Make new friends, learn skills and grow your network of fabulous women with us!

OkCupid.com is a free dating site, but it's also a great tool for finding like-minded people. Its algorithm displays a match percentage from 0 to 100 in 3 vectors: Match, Friend, Enemy. If your compatibility with someone is 90% or more, there's a very good chance you'll get along and enjoy each other's company. I created this group to create a tribe of like-minded people for social interaction, friendship & intentional community. (It's also ok to use this group as a dating pool, but its primary …