Learn from nature with us as we explore trails in the Ojai-Santa Barbara-Ventura area searching out and identifying native and naturalized plants in their wild habitats. We discuss and demonstrate their many uses for food, medicine, crafts, survival, landscaping and much more.

This group is for Great Danes and their owners. We meet for walks, hikes, trips to the beach, play dates, etc. Meet other owners and their Danes, exchange stories, share pictures, and get advice about these gentle giants. As a member of the group, you are responsible for your dog and its behavior. DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND EVENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Outdoor group dog events and other events are inherently dangerous and a …

This group is intended to connect people from all walks of like and introduce them to things they might not discover on their own. Meeting new people, as an adult, can be tough! With work, kids and family, sometimes you just don't have time to go out and "pick up" a new friend. Movies and music seem to connect a lot of people and is a good conversation starter. Do you like going to movies or concerts but don't want to go alone? Post a date and location and I'm sure someone will be interested. Wa …

Enjoy the outdoors and get a fitness experience at the same time.  Explore the fabulous hiking the Central Coast has to offer.  We also do camping and backpacking trips from Los Angles National Forest to Santa Cruz.  Hikes for all skill levels.  You should join if you enjoy hiking the outdoors, and meeting new people.  See more about our hikes here.  Always: 1.  Know your limits.  2.  Carry extra water.  3.  Be aware of your surroundings, animals, poisonous plants, ticks, etc.  4.  Hike accomp …

We are an easy going, friendly group of people based in the Santa Barbara area. Our Events will include happy hours, movies, house parties, casual bike rides and walks, gallery/art walks, fashion shows, dancing, festivals, dinners out or in, camping weekends, and live music & shows. Please don't hesitate to recommend an event or send/post your ideas. Thanks for joining and remember the key ingredient to a successful group is to participate.

Ventura County California and surrounding areas. Do you have issues being around other people, but you still like to have fun? Then you are in the right place. You don't have to be perfect or pretend to be a conversational genius or hide your anxiety. Which describes you best? Shy - Someone who wants to be around others but experiences anxiety or outright fear when around strangers or large groups. Enjoys talking to people but may avoid talking to unfamiliar people and seeks ways to overcome …

This group is a professional development and social network group for UCSB faculty and staff. Are you employed by the University? Well, then you are welcome to join! There about 5,000 of us on campus. But every day we walk (or bike) the same paths to our same offices. Sometimes it’s hard to mix and mingle with people outside your own department/division. Please take advantage of this group to meet a walking buddy, have a friendly lunch with someone across campus, ask a peer about position openin …

This groups is for man and women who want to have the ultimate Summer body and booty. I'm Darnell Frazier, Health Coach and Brand Ambassador.  My goal is to motivate people to achieve their Perfect 10 Body.  The members of this group motivate and encourage each other through amazing workouts that help you build up your endurance, stamina, burn body fat, and obtain great shape that looks good not only in your jeans, but in your bikini too. Best of all it "FREE" I also focus on nutrition because …

A Conscious Creator is someone who believes that we are each responsible for the life we're living, and who chooses to consciously (with decided intent) build on the blueprint of his/her life, creating the life experience s/he chooses to live. Consciously creating your own life also involves examining the past conditioning and rote behaviors that have led to the life you may currently be experiencing, and deciding to do something about it.  We meet once a month to discuss topics relating to the  …

Some people run for pride, glory, or accomplishment. We Run 4 Trash (and a cleaner environment)! Ever notice how much trash there is when you're out on your morning walk, jog, run, or bike ride? Well, there is A LOT! That's where we come in. We come from all walks of life and all different backgrounds, but with a shared passion for being active and taking care of our environment. Join us once or twice a month as we grab our bags, tie on our shoes, move our feet, and pick up some trash. Each mo …

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 is a group for all people who have small breed dogs. I would love for my mini schnauzer Olive to meet other smaller breed dogs that she can play with. We can meet once a week at the park and let our dogs play and the pet parents can socialize with other people who love their dogs as much as you do. I would like to plan play groups to go all over the central coast.  I've been to some great dog parks in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and Grover Beach.  So those of you up in those areas feel free …

The "Oxnard 55 Plus For Fun" meetup is currently closed.

Fun in the sun, hiking, biking, kayaking, inline skating, cross-country skiing, dancing (lindy hop, salsa, swing, etc.) for active adults. Meetup charges organizers $144 per year to host a Meetup site.  The $2 dues helps to offset the hosting fee, and saves collecting funds at each Meetup.  They're usually all free unless the venue charges.  Members can see all funds that come in and go out by clicking the Money tab.  Thank you.--Sandy

Meet friendly local parents to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Conejo Families' Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All parents are welcome! We have a baby group, walking group and weekly playgroups. We have outings to local places, mom's day's or night's out and couples events, also a camping trip during the year! We ask that all members host two playdates a year. We are looking forward to meeting you!

A fun and diverse group of moms who enjoy getting together and sharing experiences. Do you work full-time? Work part-time? Are you a stay-at-home mom? A single mom? A teen mom? Are you a mom-to-be? We create opportunities for you to meet other moms and form friendships. Although most children in the group are between conception and Kindergarten, all ages are welcome! We Santa Ynez Valley Moms need to stick together and laugh out loud. PLAY DATES, GIRL'S NIGHT OUT, FIELD TRIPS, WALKS, MEET 4 COFF …

The Ventura County Girlfriends Group is designed to make it easy to meet other women in your area and make new friends by hosting a variety of free or inexpensive local activities and events! Whether you're married, single and just looking to meet new people, moving into the area or lived here all your life, it is not always easy to meet other people who share your interests. Now you have a way to do that! This is a group for all women, any age, who are looking to meet other women wanting to sha …

Running  group with an emphasis on FUN.   This group is open to all ages and paces. We will be training for various half and full marathons. This is a FREE group, no cost to join.   Goal Race 2013 - Santa Barbara Half and Full Marathon on 11/9/13. Our participants have various goals ranging from getting in shape to running a  full rmarathon and beyond. You will have fun and meet other people just like you to exercise with and help you accomplish your fitness goals. You may even make new friends …

This is a group for women mostly in their 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 …

Come and learn the ways of your Ancestors. Come and learn how to practice ancient wisdom and healing in a modern day way. In this Meet-up you will have the opportunity to engage and participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and Ceremonies  all with Ancient Shamanic Ways and Wisdom interwoven into them on varying levels.  You will connect with others to learn, share, participate, grow and be supported through your own personal journey. Shamanism is a way of being; a way to walk in this worl …

Most of what we take for manhood is self-invented, or the product of a Hollywood screenwriter. We invite you to join the community of men; to share and explore authentic manhood as an expression of personal integrity. We are the paradigm of the New Warrior; We have a place for you among us. The ManKind Project® is a global not for profit organization [501(c)(3) in the US]. The ManKind Project (MKP) is not affiliated with any religious practice or political party. Your beliefs are welcome. We str …

As a 'soon-to-be' first time mommy, I am excited to create a community of mothers and expecting moms who can connect through FUN and active events throughout the town. With a background in fitness, nutrition, and counseling, I am very excited to create a 'moms only' group so that we can teach and inspire each other how to be active leaders in the community. Events can include but are not limited to: beach walking groups, cooking classes for you and your baby, meditation, nutrition classes, baby …

Santa Barbara Art Crawl is an open group of people who get together for the 1st Thursday Art & Music walk in downtown Santa Barbara (on, you guessed it - the first Thursday of the month.) It is a fun way to meet new people!

Let's Run For Fun! CENTRAL COAST RUNNING ~ GUIDELINES AND FAQ Our purpose is to provide meetups for runners on the California Central Coast. Women runners, senior runners, beginning runners, and all levels of runners are welcome. You should join if you want to find out more about running, meeting new people, and finding new venues to run. TO REGISTER Post your first name, and a brief introduction; Pay the member dues of $10 per year; Post a clear photo of yourself, so we can recognize you a …

This is a group for anyone interested in running and training for fun runs, half marathons and marathons. All paces, ages and levels are welcome. We will meet three times a week at Oxnard Beach Park. Mondays will be tempo runs, Wednesdays will be interval training and Fridays will be a long slow fun run! I started this group because I am new to Oxnard and would like to meet and train with other runners. I am looking forward to having fun with everybody and reaching new goals.

Welcome to our condo (a group of condors is called a condo or scarcity), Ventura County hikers & walkers! (This site will post only local Sierra Club events.) Meet others “to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth, to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources, to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out the objectives.”

Double Dating - a Fun Restaurant Meetup for SB Singles Ah, the dating game - a fun and delightful experience for some, but trepidatious for others. As one solution for those who might like to date without the need to size up one’s dinner companion as a potential sexual conquest (nor to be thought of as one yourself) I’ve created this fun and delightful group! The plan is for a small group of us to visit Santa Barbara restaurants, each paying for our meals separately, while enjoying each other’ …

This group will be doing different things each week. From stadium workouts at SBCC to camping the channel islands and even running obstacle & trail races together. Fitness can be fun. For those who like to play outside. Aren't afraid to get a little dirty. Love breathing in fresh air and soaking up the sun.