What we’re about
Welcome to the OC Good Life!
We are glad you found us! OC Good Life is one of the largest socially oriented Meetup groups in the entire country, so you have come to the right place! You only live once! Our group of fun, friendly people, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, will welcome you. We're lucky to live in Orange County where we can (and will) enjoy local social activities like:
Dining
Wine Tasting
Dancing
Volleyball
Hiking and Biking
Museums
Art Exhibits
Live Music
Cultural Festivals
Karaoke
Educational events
Happy Hours
Travel
House dinners and house parties
Game nights
Boating events
Sporting events
Trivia contests
and
Enjoying all that the Good Life in the OC has to offer!
After much discussion with people just like you, we were inspired to create this group for the same reasons that you are here. We are all looking to do fun things together, as a group of friends, and meet other people in the local area that enjoy going out and having fun. Trying that trendy new restaurant or going out on the dance floor somewhere new is much more enjoyable when you do it with fun people in a group.
* We always want everyone to feel welcome, and that means that we are committed to having everyone feel comfortable as well as safe. If it's your first time to one of our events, please don't be afraid that you won't know anyone. We will make sure you are welcome.
* Suggestions are always welcome, and we'd love to have as many different types of events that as you can think up.
* Together we will have new experiences, explore new places, try new things, and enjoy all that Orange County and surrounding areas (and even the entire world!) have to offer. Whatever your interests, you will find an event for yourself in this group.
We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Extraordinary Nepal & Bhutan!Kathmandu, Kathmandu
Our friends at Photofly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have planned an extraordinary Nepal & Bhutan Adventure!
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
- 13 nights/ 14 Days throughout the best of the Himalayas in two countries!
- Boutique hotels & 4 star accommodations
- Privately guided adventures
- Expert local guides
- Breakfast daily
- 11 Dinners, 8 Lunches
- Four flights included ($1,000 value!)
Nepal (7 Nights)
- Perfect combination of culture, photography, food, & adventure!
- We truly maximize our time to see the incredible diversity throughout Nepal which most trips don’t even know exists!
- Best time of year to explore, which is after the monsoon has passed but before the tourist crowds take over!
Kathmandu
- Kathmandu City: Highlights include the temple of the Living Goddess & Durbar Square with it’s array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty.
- Swayambhunath: Just outside the city proper is a hill with a mosaic of small Chaityas (shrines) and Pagodas temples.
Pokhara
- Pokhara City Adventure: Discover the best of this “Shangri-La” Valley epicenter!
- Davis Fall’s
- Gupteswor Mahadev Cave
- Fewa (Phewa) Lake
Chitwan National Park, wild beasts in subtropical Nepal
- In Search of Tigers, Rhinos, & Sloth Bears?: That’s right, our time here will be spent on safari, exploring the gorgeous park to witness & photograph the beautiful Royal Bengal Tigers, One Horned Rhinos, AND, if we are lucky, even a sloth bear! Not to mention, endless other unique creatures & birds only found in this part of the world.
Bhutan (6 Nights)
- Low volume, high value tourism: Perhaps the most sustainable approach to tourism in the world!
Thimphu
- Thimpu City Adventure: All the best of the new and old…
- National Memorial Chorten
- Indigenous Hospital
- Traditional Paper Factory
- School of Fine Arts: Here, young students learn the traditional arts and crafts known as Zo Rig Chusum (the thirteen crafts).
Punakha
- The Palace of Great Happiness
Paro
- Paro Town Adventure: Home to the “Tiger’s Nest” and so much more…
- The Old Watchtower
- Rinpung Dzong: This architectural wonder and the life around it are not to be missed and a must to photograph!
- Taktsang Monastary (Tigers Nest): This incredible feat of human architecture and pure will has a name to match and is deservedly one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan’s monasteries.
Tour Leader and photographer to help those who want to learn more about using their camera’s, taking better pictures, etc. This is not a workshop-style based tours and you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!
International airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always!- Flying into & out of Kathmandu International Airport (KTM)
- Specific arrival/departure times needed will be sent directly to the group.
- Roommate pairing to save money
- All taxes, fees, & transfers included
Join Us!
For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $4,995
Single Supplement: $695Deposit: $600.00
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/
- Bike Ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo and LAX Airport & LunchDock 52, Marina Del Rey, CA
Join us for a special beach bike ride where we will be riding on the beach bike path and the roads around the airport.
This beautiful beach bike ride is 26 miles roundtrip on flat bike paths and roads. See a map of this route here: https://goo.gl/maps/BI0GD
We will be taking a 10 mile extension from Imperial Highway to LAX Airport riding at the back of the airport and along the north runway at LAX. This extension is at https://maps.app.goo.gl/AX3htqWHME3KyRtMA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This bike ride departs at 10:00AM.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
All bike riders are invited who are comfortable and experienced riding on the road and bike paths for 36 miles round trip at 12 miles per hour which is a moderate pace. This bike ride takes about 6 hours.
You are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
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MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Arrive at 9:30 AM to park your car and get ready for the ride.
Meet Louis at 9:45 AM in the first row of Dock 52 parking lot for a safety talk and introductions.
We will depart promptly at 10:00 AM.
Louis' cell phone number is in the RSVP question.
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FREE PARKING:
There is free parking at Dock 52 parking lot. For a map of Dock 52 and to get driving directions, click here: http://goo.gl/maps/8pJy5
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LUNCH:
We will stop for a break at Quality Seafood Fish Market in Redondo Beach King Harbor at 130 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
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PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
RSVP: If you can't come please change your RSVP to "No" so we are not waiting for you.
BICYCLE: Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition with the tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
RULES OF THE ROAD: Safety is always our first concern. Use standard hand signals for group rides and obey all traffic stops and signals.
SPARE TIRE TUBES: You need to know how to change your own bicycle tire tubes if you get a flat tire. Please bring 2 spare tire tubes, levers, a small bicycle pump or CO2 cartridges to fill your tires with air once you change the bicycle tire tube. If you don't have spare tire tubes you might have to call a taxi to take you and your bicycle back to your car!
MONEY: Please bring money for your lunch and taxi if necessary.
BIKE LOCK: Do not leave your bicycle unlocked at any time. Please bring your own bicycle lock.
HELMET: Please be advised that you are required to wear a helmet to ride with our group.
WATER and FOOD: Please bring water to drink so you don't get dehydrated and food to eat, such as a protein bar, in case you get hungry.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please read this important disclaimer: This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries nor accidents that may occur during events. By joining this ride you take full responsibility for your own safety. Please ensure that you are in good health before participating and understand that there is risk involved in your participation. This Meetup group does not certify the qualifications of any of it's organizers or trip leaders, and they are not responsible for your safety. We are all just participants.
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This bike ride is crossposted in other Meetup groups. The main group for this bike ride is Southern California Cycling Group at http://meetup.com/cyclegroup