New in town? Miss your fun group of friends from college? Finding it hard to meet real people in LA? You’re not alone! JGC is just for you. Come hang out with other soon-to-be or recent grads who are all about having a good time. We’re all in our 20s and share the same interests as you. Our activities include many kinds of social and charitable events and you'll enjoy them tremendously – check out comments and pictures from past events. Our wide range of social events include bar crawls, karaoke …

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

~ IF YOU CAN BREATHE. YOU CAN DO YOGA. YOGA IS FOR EVERY BODY~ Bringing the South Bay Yoga community together. The Healing Power of practicing Yoga . Beach Yoga, Chakra Balancing Yoga, Outdoors Yoga Hikes, private/group Reiki session & Reiki  Level I, II, III and Master Training & Certification. Therapeutic Essential Oils Workshops. Yoga & Reiki Events, Workshops & Retreats, private Reiki Session  & Reiki Training & Certification, Therapeutic Essential Oils, Handmade healing product line, ~ Be y …

There are countless thousands of bisexuals in LA, but that fact alone has never brought us visibility or respect. The only way we will ever earn those things is if we have a community presence.  If you want to do your part - merely by coming out and having fun - then join us! amBi is not just another meetup group that offers fun events. While we get to explore Southern California and enjoy ourselves, we also have a higher purpose. amBi's mission is nothing less than to build a vibrant and visib …

This Meet Up group is a forum for those of us who have weekdays free (daytime). Please email me or use the message board to suggest activities for the group. The outings I have in mind would include outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, beach volleyball... Also indoor activities such visiting museums, galleries, restaurants, etc. Get in touch with me if you would like to help organize events for the group as a assistant organizer.

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 …

The first party forum is Free! "Transition To Green" Community is all about learning at the local level how to make a transition to greener living. This is a grassroots, (non-partisan) public educational outreach that is on the nonprofit path. The concept of making a transition to green is something that all of us should be interested in learning more about, even if that means starting with baby steps. If you care about having cleaner air, water, energy efficiency, healthier food products and re …

For Eastside-istas! The foodie and cocktail taster by night, 25 - early 30s accomplished professional by day. Your urban jungle and playground is Los Feliz and the general Eastside/Silverlake/Echo Park/Atwater/Downtown/Greater Hollywood Area. Happy hour? Oui. Brunch you say? Enjoyed - often. Live music, fancy pants potlucks, art, hiking. Yep -you like these activities, and you're courteous, kind and overall pretty damn cool :). FACT: This group is for you! Let's work the magic that is Meetup. …

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …

WE are late 20 to 30'ish somethings. WE do a little bit of everything, Intentionally stopping to meet people along the way. Check the ABOUT Page for more info.

We are a collective group of active people who are out of the normal box. We love activities such as double dutch, hiking, sky diving & kayaking.  To game party nights, salsa dancing, the theater, movies, museums or just getting together with friends enjoying a good potluck dinner. At The PlayGround we have no limits. We travel, hang at the beaches and parks, all while enjoying like minded individuals in a loving and community building manner. We love to live and we live to play... Here is "wher …

This group was originally started by Yvonne.  It was primarily a hiking group for New Zealand expats. Now that I'm organizer, we will still do some hikes which I love too and we will also mix it up with some regular meetings for conversation and camraderie, maybe a potluck or two. You'll also hear of other events that are on in the LA area. We welcome Australian expats and other friends of NZ! Mitta Vicki Wise: I'm a kiwi, mostly from Auckland, 4 years Christchurch, one year Mapua near Nelson, …

*Please READ and UNDERSTAND our POLICY. WHAT WE DO: This is a free group that meets a few times a month to explore all the hidden stairways in LA. The group is about getting a workout/exercise while using the hidden staircases in the LA area. The walks are not guided tours! Free to join and there is never any fees to do our walks.  New members must be approved. Location, location, location: The stairs are located mostly in northeast LA in areas like Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood, Los Feli …

This meet up is all about exploring Los Angeles on foot.  There are so many interesting parts of Los Angeles that you never notice as you drive by it in your car.  By getting out and exploring the city, we'll discover new things we didn't know existed.  We'll try to keep most hikes between 4-7 miles to make sure we have time to complete the hike and have time to explore during the hike. What is Urban Hiking? An urban hike gives us the chance to explore the terrain we live in, to contemplate how …

This group is dedicated to taking beautiful pictures of the natural world or including natural elements. Ever since I received my first camera at age 7, photographing nature was always my primary artistic passion. And ever since I joined the digital revolution a few years ago with the purchase of my first DSLR I have been working to build up a portfolio of images of nature. Now I would like to get together with other photographers with the same passion. I'd also love to share my knowledge and ex …

This is a social group for Angelenos in their 20's to mid-40's who like to get out of the house and make new friends. Activities include hikes (both outdoor trails and urban exploration - there will be some great shots for those of you into photography), happy hours, festivals, bar crawls, foodie adventures, concerts, theater shows, and other special events. One of the goals of this group will be getting to know our city better. Some events will be designed with the purpose of exploring some of …

Hi! We are a young group (mostly singles 20s & 30s but couples are welcome to) that do all sorts of fun events in the LA area and sometimes longer distances. From beach parties, hikes, camping, yoga to concerts, wine tastings, and dinner parties - there is something for everyone. We are all about getting awesome people together to do awesome things! All are welcome (except for on the occasional girls only nights ;-) and we hope to see you at an event soon!

Join TreePeople for tree plantings, tree care, restoration, free workshops, and tree walks. We are looking for anyone who is interested in learning more about nature in Los Angeles and is interested in making Los Angeles a more healthy, sustainable place.

Are you interested in trying food from other countries? Do you want to check out the oldest and best restaurants in LA and Orange County? While doing so you'll have the chance to walk off all those calories (or at least some of them). Join this diverse group of foodie hikers (Foodikers) as we explore Southern California and many other great places on day, overnight, and long distance trips!

Interested in photography? Interested in exploring Southern California on foot? Then the So Cal Photo Walkers Meetup is for you. No formal classes, but always happy to help others learn to take better pictures.  If you have questions, just ask.:-)

I often like to escape the confines of the indoors and walk about. The experience I find is far more pleasant with others around. To that end I’ve created this group for open minded walkers of the Westside. Join us each week for a walk or two, won’t you?

At its heart, prepping is simply preparing for the future. And since there is no certainty of what that future may bring, we have created this preppers group for anyone interested in prepping for economic collapse and other catastrophic events. We are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worst. Our mission is to gain knowledge in self sufficiency, preparedness, safety, security in an unsafe world, You will learn about guns, ammo, training, food storage, gardening, tools, bug out bags an …

Sierra Singles, a Sierra Club group, does not require membership in the Sierra Club to participate (although you may like the events and want to join). The group offers local events. The hikes range generally from 2-4 miles and easy to moderate. There are some hikes that will be moderate-difficult to difficult, so please check the skill level of a hike before you RSVP. Also, given the fact that many of our hikes now have waiting lists, we've started a new NO-SHOW policy. If you RSVP for a hike w …

About NatureBridge: 40 years is just the beginning We brought our first students to Yosemite National Park in 1971. Forty years later, more than 30,000 K-12 students from more than 600 schools participate in our three- to five-day field science programs each year in Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Olympic National Park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Channel Islands National Park. Access for all students is fundamental In 40 years we’ve introdu …

Hi Hi. Thanks for checking us out - hope you join. So I know there are quite a few of these out there all ready, but I'm trying to bring people together for natural and urban hikes. The goal here is to explore what the area has to offer and hopefully to meet some new people and socialize. We'll do some moderate hikes and walks but we'll also take on the occasional challenge. I'm open to any ideas or suggestions you have so let me know. Some ideas of what I'm thinking: Checking out the ruins of t …

Dharma Hikes - Local hikes, local people, local sights, and lots of fun! Dharma Hikes is a unique way to discover LA, leading you and your friends on a tour-guided hike through some of LA's most hidden gems. Combining the city's secret stairs, a bit of hiking, beneficial yoga, and a spirit of exploration, Dharma Hikes is a great way to gain some cardio, some fun facts about LA, and perhaps some new friends!

Get your daily dose of nature in the city! Griffith Park is an oasis in our bustling city and the perfect place to walk/hike the hilly trails, explore nature, take in the amazing views, and get some sunshine and earthiness in your day. If you live close by or want to get to know this part of the city, join us for some outdoor fun! Our group is primarily for beginner and intermediate trekkers (walkers/hikers) and the treks are either 45 minutes or 1 hour 15 minutes long. If you are interested, we …