I value moving the body through outdoor spaces in natural surroundings. When fresh air and a connection to living landscapes stimulate the mind and spirit, greater expression of the whole being can be attained than when exercise is isolated to focus on physical actions alone. I started this meet up so we can move our bodies in creative ways and 'play' as our exercise, with Santa Barbara's ocean, beaches, parks and mountains as our playground for adventure. Join my group if you love to be active, …

Every two weeks we meet at various locations to learn the secrets of Santa Barbara's sensational cuisine from the people who produce, market and prepare our food. We visit farms, markets, restaurants, culinary stores, wineries, the marina and many more. Learn and experience what local is all about. In the future we will harvest or shop for food together, cook it and share a simple meal along with conversations about sustainable food with myself, Gerri French. I am a long time foodie and dietitia …

Creative and Imaginative Thinkers - Do you sometimes get the feeling that you don't fit into the neat and tidy boxes of life that others seem to fit into? - Are you a "Renaissance" Man or Woman? - Perhaps in some ways a Bohemian? - Are so-called "average" people typically not the people you identify with? - Did you grow up feeling that you were somehow different and "special"? - Do you think of yourself as having eclectic interests and tastes? - Have you chosen an extraordinary career path or ho …

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

The Santa Barbara County Hikers Meetup Group is co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Outdoor Foundation, www.sbcof.org and the Santa Barbara Trails Council,  www.sbtrails.org.  We are committed to helping people get outside to play. Santa Barbara County offers a diversity of options for hikers, mountain bikers, road cyclists, trail runners, trail riders and kayaking enthusiasts. We coordinate events for individuals and groups that like to do any or all of these things. Join us today, then ge …

The Inspired Women Entrepreneurs was formed to bring a group of small business owners together to help each other promote, grow and expand their businesses. The members of Inspired Women Entrepreneurs want to truly and genuinely help one another. There are some great women's groups around and they all provide beautiful threads in the tapestry of our lives and business. I embrace and participate in many women's events and groups. Why? Because Women Are Amazing! There is much to learn from each ot …

Stand up paddle boarding adventures in the waters of the Goleta and Santa Barbara areas. See what most of the world misses out on! Experience the beauty of the area at our doorsteps. A group for the intermediate standup paddler who wants to paddle and explore our local waters. We meet up 2-3 times weekly and paddle for 1-2 hours along our local coastline. A great time for anyone that is a fitness fanatic, nature enthusiast, or just a SUP addict! Our group is open to all Intermediate level paddle …

Are you new to Santa Barbara or have been here for a while ! Are you in your 20s or 30s ? looking to meet new people and have fun ? You have come to the right place. This group is typically for people who are not too young to go party with the college kids downtown on a Thursday night or not too old to go have some wine with single moms and dads. This meetup is to meet like minded people and have fun. You graduated and have a nice job ! Cmon break that shell and enjoy the best days of your life. …

We are sailboat meetup group of Sailors and Crew. We allow you to get in as little or as much sailing as you want, without the hassle of buying, maintaining, storing and launching a boat. Expect to meet people who enjoy sailing at your first meetup. Meetups are posted right after the last one ends, so if there was a meetup on Sunday that you couldn't get on, check the site that night, as I post them immediately after we have them    

    All 30s and 40s fun people are welcome. (If you are a bit above or below no worries). If you are new to town or been here a long time come join us. This is a group for any and all fun, outgoing, people that like to socialize and have a great time making new friends and hanging out with ones from other fun meetups. We have dinner parties, beach parties, happy hour meet ups in town, go hiking, go biking, dancing, and are open to suggestions that are fun.

The American Wine Society (AWS) is for anyone who is interested in wine and wants to learn more about it. The AWS mission is the "appreciation of wine through education" and our membership includes wine lovers from novice to expert, amateur and professional winemakers, and people in all aspects of the wine trade.

This is a group for women in their mid 20's thru 30's to get together, have fun, and create new friendships. Looking to have a group of ladies who may want to go shopping, out to lunch, have a fun night out, hit the beach or art gallery, get an exercise buddy, or just stay home and chat. The intention is to plan a variety of events to suit a range of interests. Ideally, we'll get a diverse group of women so that there will always be someone to share time and fun with and perhaps you'll grow so …

Amtgard is an international organization for fun battles with foam weapons.  We have a simple combat system, that ensures safe intense fighting, and also includes magic, monsters, siege weapons and castles.  There will be quests and adventures, campouts and celebrations.  Amtgarders range the gamut from people who are interested in recreating fantansy garb and clothing, master armorers and foamsmiths, roleplayers recreating midieval characters or fantastic races which can only exist in your imag …

Hey everyone. This is a group for people from Santa Barbara or close areas. The idea of the group is very simple. If you are a person who is REALLY passionate about traveling, then let's meetup and plan a big trip for the upcoming big vacation :)

We are friends with a heart. So Cal Hearts & Friends are a fun and caring group of people. We reach out in proactive ways to the communities in which we live. We participate in activities that support charities as well as volunteer efforts that include events for cancer victims, heart disease, diabetes, food & supplies for our soldiers in the field, support for disabled adults and children, feeding the homeless, volunteering for habitat and wildlife causes as well as many other worthwhile commun …

Hokuloa is a competitive Outrigger Canoe Club based in Ventura, CA. We are looking for new members to join this incredible adventure.  Experienced paddlers are always welcome and we have practices geared to the novice paddler too! Outrigger Canoe Clubs can be found across California, and we regularly travel to races from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Club members are NOT required to race, just to have fun! No equipment is necessary, we provide everything you need to get started. The workouts are …