Finally we have a Ventura Travel Club. For those men and women who eat, breath and live to travel...you have found a home! You have found us now join us...............if you have questions you can call 1-805-984-1277 ask for Phyllis.

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

Every two weeks we meet at various locations to learn the secrets of Santa Barbara's sensational cuisine from the people who produce, market and prepare our food. We visit farms, markets, restaurants, culinary stores, wineries, the marina and many more. Learn and experience what local is all about. In the future we will harvest or shop for food together, cook it and share a simple meal along with conversations about sustainable food with myself, Gerri French. I am a long time foodie and dietitia …

This website is a resource and place where local peace and justice groups and socially compassionate and conscious people can come together for roundtables, events, campaigns, bbqs or any opportunity to come together to build and organize for a more peaceful, just and sustainable world from the local to the global. This is a network for progressive minded groups and persons. If you are an organizer for a local peace and justice group please sign up to be an organizer so that you can post your g …

California Tea on Meetup (aka California Tea) will form a network of support for the planning and execution of California-based premium and specialty tea education, events and enterprises. We will share our knowledge, resources and expertise within the group in order to further the appreciation and availability of premium and specialty tea in Califoirnia. The group will support California-based premium and specialty tea events by its members and others but no individual or institution is ob …

Hokuloa is a competitive Outrigger Canoe Club based in Ventura, CA. We are looking for new members to join this incredible adventure.  Experienced paddlers are always welcome and we have practices geared to the novice paddler too! Outrigger Canoe Clubs can be found across California, and we regularly travel to races from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Club members are NOT required to race, just to have fun! No equipment is necessary, we provide everything you need to get started. The workouts are …

Hello this is Rob and Diane van Haaren. http://www.yeahman.com/ We have started to teach locally afters years of traveling and teaching and performing. We wanted to create a local dance scene that could create enough momentum to have more outlets for people to meet others and share the HAPPY DANCE and GREAT MUSIC. Tuesdays at the Beautiful Racquet Club on 500 Sanjon Rd in Ventura and now a NEW Swing Dance Night at "YEAHMAN" Swing Club on Thursday with Swing dance Lessons and followed by dance a …

We are easy-going, relaxed group of people that enjoy moderate to intermediate hikes followed by a bite to eat or drinks. You should join us if you are interested in meeting new friends, are easy going and a non-flake!  Definition of Non-Flake: Being reliable and showing up anytime you RSVP. So please don't change your mind the day off or no-show. Anyone in the group can suggest a meet-up! It does not have to be hike, this group is also about socializing, so feel free to suggest wine tasting, ha …

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 …

French conversation group lead by a university-level French instructor. Group intended for people that are at least at a beginner level. There will be a chosen topic of conversation for each meeting (e.g. travels, childhood).  Pictures and other items are welcome to share and enhance conversation. *Pre-meeting (20 minutes before the rendez-vous) for those who come early and would like to review certain vocab/grammar points linked to the chosen subject of conversation. *Only French encouraged so …

Welcome to The Society Of Riders-Ventura County You can visit our main group at www.societyofriders.com.  Even though it says based in Sherman Oaks we do a big percentage of our rides through the Ventura and Kern county, so please do not hesitate to join us there. The other main reason is that all benefits & discounts that are offered to our SOR members are put up there. As well as discussions, riding tips, items for sale, you name it SOR does more than just ride!! You must have a passion for …

Are you a Santa Barbarian in your 20s and 30s? New to the area or lived here awhile? Looking to meet new people and have fun? You've come to the right place! This group is for people who are not too old to go party with the college kids downtown on a Thursday night and not too young to go have some wine with single moms and dads. This Meetup is for meeting like-minded people and having fun. You graduated and have a nice job! C'mon: break out of that shell and enjoy the best days of your life! We …

Everyone has a passion or interest. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could combine that passion with a cruise or a  Interested in food? Wine? cruising is a great way to learn more through seminars, hands-on sessions, concerts, tastings and more. And, it's a great way to spend time with people who share your same interest..with Wine and Food Cruises and Tours!

The start to a good life, starts with you and your health and wellness. Join world traveler and fitness enthusiast Robin Elander for invigorating fitness opportunties and classes to stay healthy and meet fun and fabulous people!

First we dive, then we eat, after we drink, then we dance like mad men.

Double Dating - a Fun Restaurant Meetup for SB Singles Ah, the dating game - a fun and delightful experience for some, but trepidatious for others. As one solution for those who might like to date without the need to size up one’s dinner companion as a potential sexual conquest (nor to be thought of as one yourself) I’ve created this fun and delightful group! The plan is for a small group of us to visit Santa Barbara restaurants, each paying for our meals separately, while enjoying each other’ …

This group is for adults who are interested in visiting local wineries, events in Southern California and tours to NYC, Jamaica and Europe. Start now and make some life long travel friends.

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

Join us to promote and enjoy Japanese culture and student exchange here in California. Travel with us to Japan, and visit Japanese-related events in the LA area! We're the oldest Sister city of Santa Barbara (over 45 years) with the longest-running student exchange program (over 20 years). Our summer family-to-family exchange program is for children 13-15 years old. We seek individuals and families interested in learning about and fostering Japanese cultural exchange--gardens, dance, Tea ceremon …

Calling all young suburban women of Thousand Oaks who love to slip out for a martini or glass of wine and share stories about work, family, travel, or whatever’s on your mind.  Our club is for all women new to the area or natives who want to branch out and make new friends.  Whether you just need someone to vent to about work, bounce ideas off of, talk about celebrities, share recipes, or simply relax with similar women, this will be good for us all. Our initial goal will be to meet one or two e …

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 …