THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB #1 Hiking & Backpacking group in Orange County & California A charitable nonprofit organization serving our community. "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome Hikers & Backpackers, From SUKI REED OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Join "hikeminded" people on beginning to advanced walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures with over 100 family style hikes per month. Come reconnect with nature; explore Southern CA and more; hi …

Fostering Thoughtful Stewardship of the Earth Enjoy the outdoors!     Learn about nature!     Become inspired! Family Nature Summits! Family Nature Summits provide a fun and stimulating outdoor-oriented vacation, offering participants the opportunity to enjoy and learn about nature and the environment. Summits offer a broad variety of activities and programs that appeal to singles, couples and families.

There are quite a few 'peak lists' in California and we like to climb them. Some are easy and good trails lead to the top.  Others are long, difficult cross-country routes and may require some roped sections. Please evaluate the proposed hike/climb to be within your capabilities.  As many/most of these hikes will be new to all attending, everyone should have studied the route, copied topo maps, have your GPS loaded with waypoints, and be prepared to 'help' with route finding on the difficult one …

A Yoga Group interested in mindfulness, detoxing and de-stressing through a variety of Breathing exercises, asanas (postures), gentle stretching, and meditation. Sometimes we will practice in the studio, or will participate in a variety of outdoor excursions like Hiking combined with Yoga, Paddling and Yoga, or Yoga in the Park. Outdoor excursions will be planned in advance, weather permitting. All of these practices are meant to uplift, energize and inspire. You will feel rejuvenated and renewe …

More than just mud runs, it's a state of mind, a philosophy of not taking life so seriously, all while getting outdoors, putting on some crazy ass costumes, exercising, socializing with guys and gals just like you. The group attends mud runs in Southern California (and maybe other states), schedules fun training runs/walks at beaches, mountains, pub to pub runs, etc. Meets up for beers/wine to watch videos captured at runs. It's a blast! Whether you are in shape or not, join this group, everyone …

Costa Mesa Parents Club is a group for everyone in the family. Our group is not only for moms but for dads too. Our group includes all types of families; ranging in age from their 20's to the their 60's, families with 1 child or a multitude of children, stay at home parents and working parents.  Our group does not have an affiliation with any specific way to raise children, religious background or ethnicity. This group has the following to offer to parents and their children: Weekday Playdates …

This is a meetup group that is directly related to event life. I organize events from anything involving outdoor sporting, fairs, carnivals, air shows, boat races, rides, tours, hiking, camping, festivals, concerts, plays, holiday events, and so much more! This group is directly related to everyone and anyone between the ages of 21 through 35, that enjoy getting out and meeting new people, and want to experience all the special events that Southern California has to offer! Can't wait to meet y …

We are having our initial meeting on August 12 at REI in Tustin from 11-1 to plan our trip to Africa to hike the highest mountain on the continent. We are organizing training hikes for the months leading up to it. Check out more details at http://c2ckenya.org/ai1ec_event/kilimanjaro-klimbers/?instance_id=43

This is a group for fun women in their late 20's to mid 40's who enjoy being active and want to get out and experience new adventures! You certainly don't have to be an athlete to join, just willing & determined to try! Events include but are not limited to: Hiking, biking, indoor rock climbing, paddle boarding, horseback riding, camping, backpacking excursions, skiing / snowboarding, and from time to time we'll throw in a Happy Hour and a movie night or two along with volunteer opportunities, f …

Tennis Player, We're connecting players on the tennis courts throughout Orange County from Anaheim to Newport Beach Irvine and down to Aliso Viejo. We  allow players to put post meetups. So feel that it is acceptable to promote an event that you will take ownership of and we'll let the meetup group know about it. We'll be running certain tennis socials, weekend tournaments and get togethers for the passionate tennis players who want to play competitive tennis. If you want to meet up with othe …

The purpose of the OC Paintball group is to unite people who want to play pure paintball together. No drama is allowed. Each event may be different from the last. No wiping or bad attitude. Just fun and good times with great people. We make sure teams are balanced, as it's all about fair play. Anybody who is positive about life and loves paintball should join. If you are new, then play with us so you don't burn out. If you are experienced, this is a great place to test your skills and improve t …

Kayak or outrigger canoe paddle under a shimmering full moon with expert guide, Danny Hough. In spring and summer this enchanted evening begins with a gourmet picnic, then sets out into the pink layers of a setting sun over the glassy waters of the Balboa Back Bay in Newport Beach. It's an easy paddle, even for 1st-timers and passes through a magnificent bird estuary, and over Amsterdam-like canals lined with the quaint and more stunning homes on Balboa Islands. The area's wild life includes bir …

ESCAPE..... from the house, your job, neighborhood, city, state, or country! This group will get you going! I'm looking for open-minded, adventurous travel buddies. Although primarily a social group for people interested in travel, be it locally to a new venue, or distant foreign lands, meeting like minded individuals for friendship, relationships, business contacts or employment will also be topics for discussion. Our "meetup" venue's can be a private home, wine bar, picnic in a park, local hik …

EPIC Skiers & Boarders, formerly Epoch Airebourne (long story), a skiing & snowboarding group, is a new online MeetUp community especially for you/us EPIC Season Pass skiers and snowboarders (primarily southern California), who all are interested in enjoying the best of coordinated condo-sharing weekends/weeks while traveling to all the awesome Vail Properties covered by the Epic Season Pass. Get to know your fellow travelers at a local event, compare notes and condo experiences, and then make s …

OC Tennis is to keep enhancing our game and play with new people. Looking to have fun, get exercise and meet new people? Join us! We play mostly in Irvine and open to other locations. This tennis group is for intermediate to advanced players. Please bring a can of tennis balls with you.

ABOUT OC ENTOURAGE What is all the buzz about OC Entourage? Since 2008, OC Entourage has become one of the most popular Meetup groups in Southern California!  We consistently offer a large variety of opportunities including social, cultural, networking and outdoor activity events!  Join us as we explore a variety of fun venues in our own backyard! Dance the Night Away! Have you ever wanted to hit a new bar, restaurant or local night club but were afraid it might not be the right kind of crowd fo …

If you've ever wanted to try Stand Up Paddle this is the group for you. Suplove are Stand Up Paddle Board manufacturers and we love, love, love to get people hooked on SUP. So if you want to give it a go, meet some great new people or join us for a social paddle - jump on board and get your feet wet.

WELCOME! Meet local people to ride and socialize with - the idea is to get together usually on a Saturday or Sunday morning for a half day or a full day ride in the surrounding areas of Orange County. This is for folks who are comfortable on a bike but do not need to go crazy on a MTX track or otherwise. From beginner+ level to intermediate riders and those who just simply enjoy being out there. (I rode motocross as a kid and just recently at 35 got back into riding trails and OHV areas). Lookin …

We are an established coed dragon boat team currently recruiting new members. Practices are held on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings (evening practices are only during daylight savings time) at the Newport Aquatic Center. If you love being on the water and enjoy competing in races, please join us for a free practice session or visit our website at http://www.newportaquaticcenter.com/dragonboat.html. No experience is required.  Please note the team meets on Sunday mornings rain or shine.  If …

This is a group for anyone that enjoys getting outside. Hiking, walking, playing volleyball, rock climbing, and meeting others along the way. I am passionate about bringing people together in person rather than through all the social networking that consumes our lives. (Even though one of these outlets are bringing us together now) ;) I started this group because working in restaurants has left me odd hours of free time (out of the 9-5) so if you're like me and you wish you had others to hang wi …

I have always watching survivor, the amazing race.... And I always wanted to be part of a show! Well now it is time to make it happen. I would love to get a group together where we can be young again just play and have fun... Scavenger hunts, geocaching, race all that good stuff

We hold Ultimate Frisbee games in Irvine a few times a week at Woodbridge Community Park. Players of all skill levels are welcome. It's a pretty easy game to pick up and the more experienced players are usually happy to help out the new ones. Members are encouraged to attend at least a few games a month and suggest and organize games as they see fit.

Visit www.ironmantennis.com for more info. Ironman Tennis was created to coordinate and schedule hitting sessions for our small band of tennis regulars. Many of our members competed in junior circuits, high school and/or collegiate tennis.  At the core of Ironman Tennis is playing tennis at a very fast pace.  We also compete regularly in USTA Leagues and currently looking for new members to join our team. We welcome new members who are serious about coming out to hit on a weekly basis, can keep …

You want to sail, and you're serious about having fun? You want to sail but haven't a boat? This group is for you. You can charter a boat and want to share the cost? This group is for you. You own a boat and want to share the experience? This group is for you. Regardless of skill or experience, all that is required to join and participate is 1) a willing attitude, 2) proper shoes and 3) layered clothing.

There's a definite need in ORANGE COUNTY for a Social, Support & Dating Network for LIPSTICK LESBIANS.....for US to Meet, Hang Out & Explore Beautiful OC!!!!! This is for those that LUV the company of Lipstick Lesbians...whether the ultra femme, feminine or women with an edge (like me!). Our FRIENDS that arent LIPSTICK are welcome to complete Our CIRCLE of FRIENDS, we LUV EM too!!!! Dance, outdoor recreation, foodie events, the theater, arts & music, shopping & days of pampering ourselves are on …

If you're wishing that you had more meaningful girlfriends in your life, this is the group for you. This group will remain small as to help foster meaningful friendships. We are looking for girls between 25-45 years young, who want to hang out a few times a month to watching movies, be crafty, enjoy the outdoors, and go to happy hours or brunches. Any walk of life is welcome. Most meetups are after work hours and weekends. Come join us!

Hello Russian Speakers!We decided to start this social meet up group for people like ourselves who would be interested meeting local Russian Speakers . Both singles and couples are welcome. We will be having a variety of events such as theme parties, game nights, hiking, camping, fishing, traveling, concerts, museums, art exhibits, wine tasting, walking on the beach, and of course, fun dancing!If you are like us miss Russian culture and love having fun, living your life to the fullest, and meeti …

Get up, get outdoors, and get hiking with the Crystal Cove Cardio Club. CrystalCoveCardio.com is an FREE, EASY GOING, RELAXED, SOCIAL HIKING GROUP for those who love the health and wellness benefits you get from fast paced "heart-pumping" walks. The emphasis is on CARDIO. * We tend to hike locally and we tend to hike at a moderate to fast pace. Our hikes average from 8 to 12 miles at a 4 mph clip. Most hikes that I organize are scheduled for early Sunday morning. * Please do note that this grou …