The Hot Springs Adventure Group is for people who enjoy soaking in beautiful natural hot springs. We will go on adventures in various areas of the West where hot springs are prevalent - including the Sierras, Nevada, and Oregon areas just to name a few.  We also sometimes incorporate other natural sites into our trips such as waterfalls, swimming holes, or unique geological locations. We will offer three types of activities for our members - please match your skill/experience level to the type o …

This group is to provide motivation and support for all women who are looking to release weight no longer needed. There is no medical advice or nutritional advice provided but the purpose of this group is to get the support we need to lose weight together and make some friends and have some fun along the way. Also we will exercise together as much as possible so that will make it even more fun and we will do low intensity exercises like walking for starters so that everyone can participate. Plea …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

Welcome! We live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Join us as we explore it and make some new friends in the process! This group is for young adults in their 20s and 30s (only) who are looking to make new friends and hiking partners in their age group. We will alternate between shorter and longer hikes in and around the area to accommodate people of varying degrees of hiking experience, and will average one to two hikes per month. Well-behaved dogs will be welcome wherever trails …

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions …

Active 55+ adults, single or coupled, enjoying sponsored indoor and outdoor events and social gatherings. Participants are encouraged to try out all the varied activities. About us: GES 55+ Social Club was actually started in Santa Cruz more than 30 years ago as Green Earth Singles.  Over time the focus of the group has expanded from outdoors activities to all kinds.  Moreover, couples are now active members too.  It's become the norm to abbreviate the group's name to "GES". Here are a few tips …

Karaoke, billiards, game nights, movies, beach parties, poker, pot lucks, bowling, happy hour, concerts, wine tasting, street fairs, submarine races, food fights... We are a social group of people who meet to make friends and have fun. This group is not limited to single people. There are no age restrictions. Like to walk or hike? Check out Take a Hike. Hiking Friends looks good if you can keep up. Want more social events? Look into Santa Cruz Minglers

This group is for dedicated hikers who are Intermediate/ Advanced, who want to hike in small groups and normally hike 10 - 20 miles. Some hikes may be shorter to fit conditions of the venue. Membership requirements are you MUST be friendly, a regular hiker and be able to hike longer distances without slowing down the hike.  Hikes may be local or long distance to be determined by the leaders imaginations. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not allowed on any hikes unless approved by the hike leader in advan …

We are a fun group of wine tasters looking for different places and ideas on how to taste wine, learn about wine and have fun together meeting new people.

Hi, I'm Jackie the owner of Stroller Strides of Santa Cruz and organizer of Plum Mom's Club. I have one Son Quinn who is 9 months old, who I adore!!  After I had Quinn I was amazed how much a person could get done with such little sleep!  However I didn't realize how much I needed the support of other moms.  We are all on the same team and can benefit so much from each other.  I also realized how important exercise is for us and our families.  So.... I hung up my school counseling career (for no …

Let's connect and have some fun! This meetup is for positive, energetic women who want to: meet other women who live in the area make new, lasting friendships have fun and enjoy new adventures participate fully by attending and/or hosting at least one group event per year Members are encouraged to initiate their own events by suggesting ideas for events from the home page of this group. If just two other members indicate they like an idea, an online form will then be available to the person wh …

Meet other Earth lovin' people. We are gather to practice shamanism, natural spirituality, and bring back our connection with a sacred Earth. This is an open-hearted group of folks who perhaps have heard about shamanism or have been hearing the Earth's spiritual call, or perhaps have had training and seek to gather with others who have been walking this extraordinary path. It is equally for those who come because of a nagging curiosity, as it is for those who are experienced. It is a group with …

A fun, social and active group for all fitness levels - from beginning runners to seasoned veterans! Come join us on the various trails throughout Santa Cruz county to get fit with your dog. Meet other runners who like to exercise with their favorite furry friend! I started my dog running business - See Spot Run - in Santa Cruz back in 2008. Now I'm looking to gather runners and dog owners alike to join me on some of the beautiful trials in our area. Running with the pack is a great way to get …

This is a group for the working moms (and dads) who do it all! We will provide support and humor as we work through the challenges of working and/or studying while being the best parents that we can be. This is a group for conscious, positive parents who want to meet with like minded people who understand what it's like to juggle a career, a family and healthy activities to enjoy our beautiful area in the limited time that we have! We are the group who will understand your struggles to pump at w …

Socialize with the lgbt community Out in Santa Cruz - hikes in Henry Cowell, walks along West Cliff, board games at Hidden Peak, ice cream at Penny, games on the beach, camping in big basin, dessert at Chocolate, rock climbing at Pacific Edge, dancing at the Palomar....to name a few ideas. The intent of this group is to provide an alternative lgbt social outlet to bars, clubs, and alcohol-centric events. I hope members will contribute their own skills and passions by suggesting events. Let's go …

I decided to start this group in order to continue sharing information with my fellow students who have completed the Inner Resources Hypnotherapy course at Twin Lakes College. The purpose of this group is to support each other, sharing our knowledge and experience as we walk our personal roads to a successful professional practice. Proposed future projects include field trips, guest speakers, and continuing to work on or develop individual projects. This group is open to students and profession …

People between the ages of 40 and 60 who are interested in heading out about 7:30 in the morning to experience Northern California, including San Francisco, returning the same day, should join this group. Our adventures will include trips to Nepenthe for lunch, the Carmel Plein Aire Art Festival, The Monterey Aquarium, The Santa Cruz Fashion Show, a walk at Wilder Ranch, the Ferry Building in San Francisco, The San Francisco Ballet & Symphony, Sausalito Art Festival, Muir Woods, Point Reyes Ligh …