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 group was created to cater to adults who love to hike, love the outdoors and want to do anywhere from 2-6 miles at a moderate pace. You should join this group if you like planned, as well as impromptu gatherings at varied times and varied locations. If you enjoy meeting people and making friends, love the outdoors and leaving your cares behind, then this is for you!

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.

Like to hike?  Like to hike at a fast pace? Like to hike at a slow pace?  Like to hike with interesting people? Like to hike with your beloved (leashed) dog? Come hike with us. We've been doing this for over 5 years now, and it's always fun! Hike your own hike with us! IMPORTANT: RAIN ALWAYS CANCELS THE HIKE! DUES/FEES There are no membership dues to be a part of this group. For most of the events, a $1 donation at the trailhead is asked, but it's totally voluntary and refundable. The donation …

We are a group of walking, hiking, photographers who enjoy being outdoors but want to move at a pace that allows time for photographs and soaking in the beauty of Southern California. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and amateur photography join us on some less aggressive trails for great company and photos.

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 …

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.

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.”

Recently, this meet-up has celebrated its two year anniversary and has posted some 200 events! As you can see, we are an active group of boomers who have a zest for life and lots of energy to enjoy what California has to offer. Join us if you care to meet and make new friends and want to share in our diverse activities. If  you join, you must include a recognizable photo of yourself when sign-up. All new members, please read below: DISCLAIMER: As a member, you agree to this WAVER AGREEMENT: B …

Hello Ladies: Whether your single, married, kids, no kids and you are 35 to 50- Welcome ! It's hard these days to meet new friends and actually organize with others, a girls social gathering.  Sometimes I just need more then what my husband and kids can offer me. I need my girl talk, laughs and girl bonding time. So what will happen in our social gatherings ? You will meet a lot of different types of interesting women. You will find someone in our group that you will click with and have a lot …

OkCupid.com is a free dating site, but it's also a great tool for finding like-minded people. Its algorithm displays a match percentage from 0 to 100 in 3 vectors: Match, Friend, Enemy. If your compatibility with someone is 90% or more, there's a very good chance you'll get along and enjoy each other's company. I created this group to create a tribe of like-minded people for social interaction, friendship & intentional community. (It's also ok to use this group as a dating pool, but its primary …

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 …

This group is about hiking and fun events with our dogs.  Join us to hike, walk, go to dog friendly restaurants, dog beaches, backyard parties and other types of fun events. I am only a facilitator of this group and need members to pitch in and plan events too. We are all dog lovers who want to hike and socialize our dogs together. Owners of all dog breeds are welcome! Please do not bring dogs who are aggressive or who can't walk on leash.  We want people and dogs to be safe! In joining this g …

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 Jack Russell Terrier owners near you and let your best friend socialize. Generally, meetups take place at pet-friendly public locations along the California coast, but several hikes are being planned in the Santa Barbara area this summer.

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 …

Bienvenidos! This Meetup group is open to both intermediate/advanced Spanish speakers and native speakers.  All ages welcome! Meetups are mainly geared toward relaxed fun Spanish conversation centered around a fun activity: hiking, beach walks, picnics, coffee, etc. Sign up and let the fun learning process begin! Hasta Pronto, Uriel

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 …

Let's get together to help each other through our daily challenges of being a women living with diabetes. We can chat it up at different locations and plan outdoor activities and events to support our commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. We can swap recipes, exchange ideas on how to better control our blood sugars, and just have fun! We can plan events such as hiking, biking, walking, visiting museums, going to the beach, book club, bunko, wine tasting and whatever else we can think of!

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 …