Welcome to Hiking With Dean, the best hiking group this side of the Los Angeles River! We are headquartered in Brentwood, gateway to "The Big Wild"-- an 18,500-acre swath of the Santa Monica Mountains that includes 10,000-acre Topanga State Park and other public lands at San Vicente Mountain Park (aka the Nike Missile Base), Rustic, Sullivan and Mandeville canyons. Formally the original "The Weekday Hikers," we now meet regularly on the weekends for hikes mostly in and around the Santa Monica Mo …

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts near you! Come to a Travel Meetup to relive adventures, share photos from around the world and get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations. Find fun, laughs -- and maybe even a new travel buddy!

We are Westside Mammoth Season Pass holders & wana-be Season Pass holders who also like to foray out to other snow adventures. Local So-Cal mountains are like White Zinfandel to wino's. Something that's mildly entertaining to begin with but nothing that you would ever want to go back to. The hosts/Michael's main place in Mammoth sleeps 10 so some of us will join him there and others will join CCSCsports.org and take their bus up to Mammoth & then party in Michael's 8' x 10' Jaquizzi at his ma …

Meet other local adventure seekers and Fitness Fanatics (or those who want to become one!).  Get access to top NASM personal trainers, free workouts, weekend adventure retreats, trail runs, local 5/10k races, monthly hikes, nutrition expert advice, and more! We just want to bring you the best indoor and outdoor fitness and adventure experiences available to us here in the SoCal area.

Sporting a keen sense of adventure? An insatiable appetite for the outdoors?? A wicked craving something grilled??? Well then good thing you found your way to SoCAL Bikes, Boards & Bites – where the pavement ends, the adventure begins... Our goal is to meet other SoCal trail riders with a keen sense of adventure. Our mission is to promote, protect and preserve the California trail experience through advocacy, education and responsible recreational mountain biking. Our group will also feature p …

DON’T HIDE! Get out and meet other singles while go on adventures  of all sorts and international singles travel. Look through our upcoming selections and sign up. Single Nomad contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and environmental issues. I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining and respect the environment of the country that we visit. To visit to get more information on upcoming Single Nomad Trave …

Are you LGBT and a foodie? Have you always wanted to join a dining club that will try out a wide variety of restaurants - from street food, all the way to fine dining, from American cuisine, to all types of ethnic cuisine Southern California has to offer? Then this is the group for you. We have a wide variety of events to fit everyone's budget - from $10 to $15 at street food and certain ethnic restaurants, all the way to $100 plus for fine dining. Its up to you what event you want to sign up f …

Eat Me! L.A. is part of FeastMonkey.com, a national social network of chefs and foodies who get together face to face for unique adventure dining experiences. We rely on our members to help post ideas and organize meetup events. If you have an idea for Eat Me Los Angeles just post it and see who likes it. If we get enough interest we'll make it happen. Join our national members on  http://www.feastmonkey.com to receive special offers and get invited to exclusive events. You can also follow Ea …

What could your life be like tomorrow if you took a Leap of Faith today? Could you use exhilarating experiences, support and inspiration to build more courage to take a Leap of Faith -- personal, professional or relational? If so, you're not alone! Creating breakthroughs, fulfilling dreams or surviving life-challenges -- which we call Leaps of Faith -- takes support, practice and inspiration.  It helps to have like-minded friends to cheer you on. Stretching our comfort zones and building conf …

We started as a group for people who have extra time on most weekdays.  We have expanded to include all kinds of events on weekdays and weekends. We have several awesome Event Organizers who post various types of events.   We have done hikes, lunches, movies, happy hours  and many other adventures. We are a group of positive people who like to spend time with other positive people.   I would love to hear your ideas on what events you would like to host or attend.

If you like the great outdoors this is the group for you! We are a southern California outdoor and travel outfitter (Since 1962) with 5 stores located in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. We will schedule hikes, clinics, movie screenings and let you know about specials in our stores. We came to work at Adventure 16 because of our passion for getting outside and we would love to share it with you! .

Do you like to do outdoor activities and hate to leave your pooch behind? Are you a responsible dog owner with a neutered, well socialized dog? If so, look no further, this is the group for you and your canine buddy! We are interested in fun, active Southern California day & weekend outings. Hiking, camping, backpacking and kayaking are all on the table. As many of these outings as possible will be in an off-leash environment. Come join us! *****  We are not associated with the Active Dog …

You are adventurous? Great!! Welcome to "LA West-Side Ski, Snowboard and Outdoor Adventure Group," which is similar to our other group, "Los Angeles Snowboarders and Outdoors Adventures" Meetup Group. We started out as a ski & snowboarding group but are now venturing into outdoor adventures and more! We love winter sports and enjoy summer adventures as well. When there is snow, we hit the slopes. In warmer months, we keep up the fun through hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and other outdoo …

Jewish Outdoor Adventures (JOA) Los Angeles is a community based, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to create an alternate social arena for single members of the Jewish community in the Los Angeles Area. Activities include day hikes, moonlight hikes, and other outdoor activities.

This group is for 18-25 year old, active people who love traveling, running, hiking, and exploring new areas and cities. This group is open to suggestions. Some ideas I have are camping at Joshua Tree National Park, A Road Trip to Oregon, and hiking at the Grand Canyon. We will do our best to have the best time possible without breaking the bank, since we foresee our group will have many student members on limited budgets. Looking forward to meeting you all and please feel free to come with some …

In October the Organizer stepped down and the group merged with a similar one. You'll now find additional Activities and Trips for people throughout Southern CA and around the world. To join us go to www.meetup.com/TravelAndCultures ________________________________________________ [center][b]EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US! [/b][/center][color=blue][b]TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that p …

If you like the great outdoors this is the group for you! We are a southern California outdoor and travel outfitter (Since 1962) with 5 stores located in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. We will schedule hikes, clinics, movie screenings and let you know about specials in our stores. We came to work at Adventure 16 because of our passion for getting outside and we would love to share it with you!

Active Outdoor Gals is an adventure group for women who want to explore the outdoors in Southern California. Recently, I realized that I spend a lot of time indoors, whether it be working, exercising, or relaxing at home. I am tired of all that! Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to explore nature! This meetup is also for women who don’t have much experience with the outdoors; this would be a perfect learning ground for all of us. ☺ We will go kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, running, pad …

Welcome to Black Outdoors - Los Angeles! Black Outdoors is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, gardening, skiing, sports, concerts, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals, bowling, volunteering, game nights, BBQ picnics, — and more! Our group is about connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and nurturing your adventurous spirit. While our meetups will be gear …

This is a friendly and calm Sport-Touring / Adventure-Touring Motorcycle Group. Most rides are somewhat local, 300 to 400 mile single-day rides are the norm. Bigger, long distance, comfortable bikes such as Sport-Touring and Adventure-Touring bikes are highly recommended. This is a bit of a spirited paced group mostly intended as a Private, By-Invite group for 400cc+ Motorcycles and Scooters, experienced  Riders (5+ years), as well as those who can prove to be experienced, fast, safe riders are …

Do you like Adventure? Do you like Parties? Do you like Themes? If you answered YES to all three of these questions you might be be suffering from Adventure Theme Party Creature-itus. Although the Symptoms are many there is only one cure for Adventure Theme Party Creature-itus and That cure is joining and participating in "Adventure Theme Party Creatures" meetup group!!! With "Adventure Theme Party Creatures" you and fellow sufferers will sooth your body and mind with activities that would make …

We enjoy the fast downhill after a good climb. We like to ride all over the Valley and discover new trails wherever they may be. That's what all mountain is all about. We ride on weekdays and weekends, day or night, rain or shine. If you love mountain biking, want to meet new people, and have the spirit of adventure, join us for a ride! All levels welcome, and we're always looking for more riding buddies.

Alliance: A close relationship based on similar objectives or characteristics . Friends  are an essential part of our lives. They keep us company when we are lonely, entertained when we are bored and lend us an ear when we need someone to talk to. Our group is a private membership in or around the San Fernando Valley for  Single Christian Women, 50's, Professional, well educated, Successful and Working who hold positions in   Finance, Corporate, Finance, Law, Medicine, Business, Managerial, Exe …

Westside Young Professionals & Adventurous Spirits Unite (Late 20s - 40)! *Events & Activities will include restaurants, concerts, bars/lounges, volunteering, athletic activites, the outdoors, and various events around LA! Majority of events will take place on the Westside but will be open to exploring other parts of LA as well.* Please feel free to suggest meetup ideas so we can keep this group active and fun! :-) XO, Suzy

My girlfriend and I met last summer at a Meetup in Big Sur. Since then we have had great adventures Beach Camping near LA, Backpacking at Catalina, Wine Tasting in Paso Robles, Camping in the Sierras, and hiking all over Southern California with various Meetup groups. We've loved meeting great people and sharing adventures with them. Now we are ready to start planning some of our own events. We are starting with trips to Mammoth for snowboarding and skiing this winter and look forward to beach c …

In simple terms, a "person of leisure" or “p.o.l.” is someone who isn’t defined by their 9 to 5, someone who may not even work a 9 to 5 (aka an entrepreneur), someone who lives life to the fullest and works to live (not lives to work). He or she is a person who consistently makes time to have fun, enjoy life and appreciate even the most simplest of life's pleasures! Sound interesting? Want to put the wheels in motion and become a p.o.l. yourself? Well you can - you need only have a desire to hav …

Looking for interesting trips? Looking for the real deal? Love to just get it DONE?! If you are looking for unique and exciting, this is the right place for you! We do trips and go to places you won't find organized anywhere else on the internet!

For those who are truly food obsessed. You've been and will go to the ends of the earth to find the perfect ramen, foie gras, reuben, gelato, sidecar... You love going to both 3 Michelin star restaurants as well as taco trucks to find that little bit of food epiphany. You love following new trends and ideas in food both in your own kitchen and restaurants. You'd consider yourself an advanced foodie. I'm one, are you one too? I'm hoping to go to restaurants together, have food related adventures, …