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 group is for all people who realize the Grand Truth that God created mornings for sleeping in, not hiking. I pledge that every hike of ours will begin at an hour that is followed by a well-rested "p.m." Now you no longer have to miss a wonderful hike just because you couldn't drag yourself out of bed to get to the trailhead by 8 a.m.  Our start times will always begin between the hours of noon and midnight. All members can suggest and organize a hike. Disclaimer: This is Southern California …

We're based in Newbury Park/Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks, CA. We hike all the wonderful trails in the near by mountain ranges and open spaces. Our hikes are about exercise, views, more views and friendly conversation, and views. Suggest you bring a camera along with you as we always stop for photo ops!. Since the higher you go, the better the views, we trek some steep climbs, so that's the exercise part. While there are many hiking groups in this area, many hikes get full, so we're happy to be …

The Newbury Park Adventure Society is about adventuring, hiking, cultural events and building community in the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks area. Distinct features of this group include emphasis on activities near to Thousand Oaks, often scheduled for late afternoons, and with some having standing weekly times.  Hiking events are with expectations of only moderate hiking speed and endurance. Also featured are activities extending to the larger region, such as to the Southern Sierra or Mojave D …

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 …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and practicing self defense for free. All skill levels are welcome.  We place a high focus on real street self defense application. Through various arts such as Filipino Martial arts, Hapkido, Judo, Muay Thai, BJJ and others, we will provide you with the tools you need to assist you in defending yourself and give you a better chance of surviving a possible unthinkable situation.  Learn to protect yourself and the ones you love. Meet great people …

Welcome to FTM~ We are a fun group of moms who enjoy spending time with our little ones outdoors, at the library, play areas, classes and occasionally we have a much needed moms night out :) We try to keep the group friendly, with no judging and we lend a shoulder when needed. Our moms generally live in Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Newbury Park areas. Hope to see you all out soon!

Calling all players of "the beautiful game"! I recently moved from the Westside to Newbury Park and am soccer deprived! I enjoyed pick-up games several days a week in Santa Monica but haven't found any games close to my new home. Let's start a local pickup game, open to experienced players of varying levels who want a competitive yet fun game (no slide tackling!). No age or skill requirements but some experience preferred. I will suggest days and times as we get some sign ups. Games will be week …

Mission Statement: The Humanist Community of Ventura County was formed to provide a welcoming social environment for those committed to secular values and community service. Essentially, we're your friendly neighborhood non-believers who are here to show the world that we're “good without god.”  More than anything, we provide a safe and positive sense of community among local Ventura County Humanists! We meet for discussion groups monthly, as well as social gatherings, outdoor activities, and co …

Being a part of this group will keep you motivated to get out and enjoy a workout with new friends who want to be active and get fit.  You don't have to be skilled in any of the activities; we will develop our skills together.  The important thing is to HAVE FUN! Weekends and weekdays will be planned  according to what we can collectively arrange.  Feel free to make suggestions and co-organize with me!  Some fees may apply, depending on the activity.

Welcome to Photographic Trips and Tips Meetup! Our members are photographic enthusiasts who like to travel and who are looking for new and interesting places to shoot. We are also a group for people who would like to know more about what is new in the photography field such as equipment, cameras, tripods, techniques, etc. Our main focus will be mainly on travel, street, and landscape photography, and areas of the United States and the world that are the best to pursue this type of photography. T …

We are a hiking and backpacking group focused on the Pacific Crest Trail.  We're fast becoming a very active Meetup focused on light and safe travel in the wilderness. We have interesting meetings and plans for brief, overnight hikes as well as for more ambitious treks. We'll learn new skills, hone current ones and develop a network of people you'd trust with your life in the backcountry. We are very open to new trip ideas, lightweight, and ultralightweight backpacking techniques, and the equipm …

Breakaway Cycling is a social cycling club for women and resource center for riders to breakaway from the norm and ride, get fit, help the environment, and learn together. Here you can expect to meet other local Cyclists, gather for weekend ride planning, gear talk, training tips, etc.!

If you are looking for active adults who like to ski, snowboard, play volleyball, hike, camp, bike ride, travel, or socialize with other singles or couples ...  this is the group for you.  The Conejo Ski and Sport Club has been around for over 20 years and is a great way to meet people, see new things and go to interesting places.  We post hiking, volleyball and skiing activities on the meetup site.  But that is only a small part of the groups activities.  Visit our website at www.conejoskiclub. …

A group for you to interact with other lovers of the outdoors and go on various wilderness adventures including hikes, ropes courses, rock climbs, and much more!

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 …

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!