What we’re about
This is a group for individuals that are looking socialize, network, and do fun things around Los Angeles while meeting new friends. Let's increase our social circle, social activities and explore LA!. Let's have costume parties, social networking, professional networking, pool parties, hikes, camping trips, and much more.
If you are new in town or just looking to make more friends, join us! If you have suggestions for fun meetup events, please contact the organizer. :)
We area also planning events like cruises, paintball outings, snowboarding trips and more. Let's enjoy the best time of our life together! :)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ski and board season kickoffBurton Flagship Store, Santa Monica, CA
The ski and snowboard season is next month! Come hang out and meet other people to ski/snowboard with. Or, if you are new and are interested in meeting others that snowboard/ski or thinking about it, join us. :)
The biggest thing stopping you from skiing/snowboarding this winter is if you don't know people who go. Here is your chance - everyone at this events wants to go!
What's awesome about our meet-n-greet? We are hosting our meet-n-greet at the Burton Flagship Store! Besides meeting people to hit the slopes with, we also get:
- 20% off all everything except special collections like AG, Step On EST, First Chair or Mine 77
- Burton will be Raffling off One Snowboard!
Let's kick off the season and get to know other members by having a Meet and Greet so everyone in the meetup can socialize and get to know each other.
This event is cross-posted on several LA based Ski/Snowboarding groups so other people not on this group will be attending. In past years we've had 50 or more people show up!
Snowboarding is fun with friends! This is a great way to meet new friends so you can plan your trips!
This event starts at 6 but goes late - so if you get off work late or have to fight traffic you can still come out and make friends. :)
FACEBOOK GROUP:
We created a Facebook group for people across all the different Meetup groups in So Cal to plan trips and trade tips. Join HERE. - THANKSGIVING 2024. Fri to Mon. Ensenada Weekend Cruise. Best Thanksgiving EVER!!Carnival Cruise Lines, Long Beach, CA
ENSENADA THANKSGIVING CRUISE 2024: Fri Nov 29 to Mon Dec 02
Every Thanksgiving you realize that after Thurs Dinner till Sunday you have three long and boring days. This event makes the best of them!
This is the perfect Thanksgiving Solution!!! Use this to get away from the family. OR if you want to take the family and get away. Also a great alternative for those who do not have family locally!! This will be the way to solve it all and have three days of actual fun!!!
As a group, we have negotiated a special price!
The cost is $498.65 Per Person TOTAL (all in) including taxes and port charges. (many places give you a false price not including taxes, and port fees). Rate is guaranteed only if you make a deposit by July 25, 2024. After that is subject to availability.That gets you an interior cabin, double occupancy (share).
Get a friend to come with OR we will do roommate matching.Space is limited and only an RSVP ACCOMPANIED WITH A DEPOSIT will guarantee your spot.
The deposit is only $130 and it is refundable (less PayPal fees) until Sep 01, 2024
CLICK HERE to make a Deposit:After Paying the deposit be sure to CLICK HERE and fill out our ATTENDEES INFO FORM to let us know what cabin accommodation you are booking.
There are upgrades to balcony cabins or single occupancy. CLICK HERE TO SEE OPTIONS
There are PLENTY of cruises on Meetup. Ours will be decidedly different and not like the others.
The boat (ship) has all the things that make a cruise ship fun
- 9-hole mini golf course
- WaterWorks (waterslide park)
- Tropical resort-style pool
- Serenity Retreat area.
- Casino
- Comedy shows
- Stage shows
- Bars
- Nightclubs
- Dancing
- Live music
- Spa type services
- . . . and more.
BUT...as a Meetup we get special treatment. We will get reserved seating together for the formal dining room.
ALSO
We will be doing our own activities on the boat, such as a scavenger hunt.
AND
Best of all a great group of like-minded people from our Meetup, ready for play and fun!Schedule
FRI Depart Los Angeles (Long Beach) . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM
SAT Fun Day At Sea, Cocktail Party, & Formal Dinner
SUN Ensenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
MON Arrive back to Los Angeles (Long Beach) 7:00 AMOn the 2nd night we get a Cocktail Mixer with an OPEN BAR (unlimited drinks). We will also have a formal dinner and dress in our fineries.
The BEST part are OUR shore excursions in Mexico. And this is what will make our Meetup and this cruise different from others.
Totally optional if you want: We will have our own vans and drivers exclusive and private for us for our shore excursion.
Zip Line Canopy Tour or ATV or Horseback RidingPick and choose and only pay for what you do.
CLICK HERE To see more about Las Canadas Resort where we will go for our shore day.
CLICK HERE to see the Zip Line part.But wait!!! How about a wine tasting visiting historic Winery with tour and tasting? An olive oil tasting too? Sure!! CLICK HERE to see about Santo Tomas Winery we can visit to.
Since we are organizing our own excursions we will be able to save from the ones offered by the boat.
This is an all-around great way to spend the Thanksgiving weekend.
And...this is NOT like the other meetup cruises you see. Care to join?Is this for Singles? Or Couples? This is for everybody. Kids are welcome. It's about people, not your relationship status, sexual preference or age. All welcome on this. We will be a good size bunch so you will find folks you would hang with.
CLICK HERE for Main link for this event. RSVP there to get any conversations and discussions.
Have questions? Click here to Message Anna direct
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here for all our other events
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Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
- Valley Of Fire, Red Rock Cyn & Meteors for a 3 day weekend-Camping-Hikes &more_rr Location is approximate. Location ONLY for Attendees. Camping for Red Rock/Valley Of Fire, Las Vegas, NV
Valley Of Fire is stunning!
Red Rock is equally so.And we get to camp and explore both.
Easy Camping!! Perfect for First-Timers
CLICK HERE to see from when we have gone before.
Or check Google Images:
Click Here for Images of Valley of Fire
Click here for images of Fire Wave
Click here for Pink Sands Slot
Click here for a nice vid of Red Rock CanyonIn addition to Valley of Fire AND Red Rock Cyn Dec 21 and 22 is the peak for the Ursids Meteor Shower
If you have not heard of either . . . that's because they are outside of California. We have so much here that we often can overlook what is right next-door and still super close.
The other reason you may not of heard of them . . . Valley of Fire is a Nevada State Park and not a National Park. State Parks are assumed to not be as good as National Parks.
Red Rock is a National Conservation Area . . . again . . . assumed to not be as good since not designated as National Park.The reality is BOTH are stunning. And the designations make them more accessible.
Valley Of Fire has "The Fire Wave." Similar "The Wave" in UT.
This event is tent camping (not RV or Van). You do need to provide your own gear and food. (more on that down below). We are staying outside of Red Rock on a private non-federal, non-blm site.
The general itinerary/ schedule is:
Fri-
Arrive when you can. Anytime AFTER 2PM. People will be arriving up to midnight. I will be away to greet you and show you where to go. Along with whoever else is at the campfire at that time.Sat- Valley Of Fire - - This is the main fun.
- Drive Mouse’s Tank Road towards Fire Wave and take lots of photos along the way.
- Now to our "main hike." We will get there early before the crowds. We will do a loop of four hikes together. Fire Wave, Pink Pastel Slot Cyn, Domes Slot, White Domes. They call it the 7 wonders loop. I do not know what the other three wonders are.
- After that we make it to Fire Cyn Vista (this is a view only)
- Then two short hikes of Rainbow Vista trail (this has natural arches)
- & Mouse's Tank trial. This has 2000 year old petroglyphs all along the cyn walls.
- A quick zip to Atlatl Rock (more petroglyphs)
- And lastly visit the Beehives and take tons more pix there.
- Elephant Rock is also an option to drive to.
- Get back to camp and we have a fab campfire all nite.
- Dec 21st is the peak of the Ursids Meteor Shower. We have a show instore for us in the dark desert skies.
Sunday Schedule will be Red Rock Cyn.
- Easy vista points and views
- Medium (two or three smaller hikes)
- Hard hike (for the hardcore among us.
- We will break to groups accordingly by who wants to do what.
- Get back to camp and we have a fab campfire all nite.
Monday: Head home.
- For those only staying Sat & Sun eve. Simply pack up Sun AM and do Red Rock with us and then continue home.
Time of year:
BOTH Valley of Fire and Red Rock Nat Rec Area are MISERABLE in summer.
Daytime high will get up to 70 degrees. Perfect for hikes. Nighttime low will get to around 45 degrees. Just bring some extra blankets and you will fine.Another benefit of the time of year is Christmas is the 24th/25th. Many folks can take Monday 23rd off super easy to make it a 3 day weekend.
RSVP does not guarantee your spot. Payment is the only way to secure you place.
CLICK HERE for Payment link (per person 4 days, 3 nights)
OR
( https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/9HBBWT977EP24 )Question: What if I have a +1 or +whatever?
Cost is Per Person. Just do the payment link a 2nd or 3rd time.Question: When do I have to pay by?
- The event is limited in size.
- Our events always fill up. And with lower limit . . . it will fill faster.
- When it fills the payment link is removed. If you did not pay you are not attending.
- The short answer is pay now to 100% secure your spot.
- Refunds issued up to 2 weeks before event start date. So you have till Dec 6 to cancel.
- If cancel after Dec 6 receive 100% credit towards a future event.
Question: What if I stay two nights. Is it less?
No. But since we have for Sun night you can stay as late as you want on Sunday before packing up. It gives us flexibility. Why not stay till Mon?Question: Dogs?
This is a very dog friendly trip.
Dogs OK on the trails and in camp.Carpool? We help facilitate carpools for attendees. Carpool info
- Galapagos Islands Expedition!!! Untouched nature in all its splendor.Small GroupLos Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
It's a Meetup . . . in the Galápagos!!
This Meetup Event is for the nature lovers, for the curious explorers and the adventurers who want to experience nature in all its splendor & diversity.
The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. It's a place where lizards swim, birds walk, and humans — for once — don't take center stage. In 1835 a 26-year-old Charles Darwin introduced the Galápagos Islands to the world with his theory of evolution.
As amazing as you think the Galápagos Islands would be, they exceed all expectations of our group in 2023! That sea lion above in our group photo is not a prop! It was very real, ready to play and pose for a picture. You can see sea lions, giant lizards and many other exotic and friendly creatures, waddling on the streets, playing in the sand or just chilling (sun bathing) on a bench!
We will explore and experience:
- The famous Galapagos penguin and blue footed boobies. Swim with sea turtles and sea lions.
- Tortuga Bay Beach for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or surfing with unique marine life.
- Get close and personal with the giant tortoises roaming in their natural habitat
- Explore the Tintoreras islet, home of the white tip sharks and its shark tunnel.
- Visit the Charles Darwin Station, to observe giant tortoises and their babies and learn about this majestic animal.
- Snorkeling around the shore of the Tijeretas Bay
- Boat ride to Kicker Rock with snorkeling
- Sailing to Santa Cruz Island.
- Sail to Isabela Island, the largest of the archipelago.
- Boat tour to Tuneles De Cabo Rosa, a formation of series of above ocean arches, creating an unique snorkeling experience.
- Explore cavernous underground Lava Tunnels.
- Tour the Galapagos rainforest habitat
- San Cristobal Island with visit to the Interpretation Center
- Visit to Los Gemelos, a haven for bird watchers!
- Visit Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano. A 10-mile challenging hike (for those who are interested)
- El Trapiche to see the old methods of extracting cane juice, roasting coffee beans and techniques of distillery.
- Quito with a full day tour and visit to the Equator line
- Visit to the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Land Tour cost $4565 per person, double occupancy
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Solo occupancy additional $990
***Airfare not included***The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a $350 deposit.
CLICK HERE for secure deposit link
Upon submitting the deposit please fill out this formGroup Airfare from Los Angeles $1425 including tax and 1 checked bag.
Click here for a NONREFUNDABLE deposit of $200 to book the airfare
For airfare from another city, click here to message AnnaWHAT IS INCLUDED:
· 10 Nights Accommodations – Quito & Galapagos
· 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 Dinners
· Naturalist Guide (during activities)
· All activities listed
· Galapagos National Park entrance fee
· Isabela island entrance fee
· All transportation during the tour
· 24/7 assistance in the islands
· Airport Transfers to hotel. (in – out)
· Transit control cardWHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare to Galapagos (unless booking the group fare from LA)
- Meals not described in the tour (approx. $15 per person, per day)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Wet suits
RSVP with your email to receive additional info.
RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.Deposit is the only way to hold your spot. Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.
Click Here to fill out our google info request form to receive detailed itinerary
Click Here for the main location of this eventStill have questions? We do a monthly Q&A Travel Zoom on all our events
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/
Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.
We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see all our other fun events
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