Welcome to the sister group of ADVENTURE PEOPLE! While ADVENTURE PEOPLE are thrill seekers who desire the exhilaration that comes from rafting on a jungle river or rappelling down a waterfall; URBAN ADVENTURE PEOPLE are all about exploring the urban landscape through food, drink, art, culture, and community involvement. We'll ride bikes through the streets of downtown and explore places you never knew existed. We'll learn about different parts of town through walking tours. We'll visit museums, …

The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it!  This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome!  Bring your sense of adventure and exploration. Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo even …

Have an insatiable thirst for life? So do we. Love meeting new people? We do too.  We would like to build a group for young & not-so-young folks of all races looking to live life to it's fullest. I truly believe that variety is the spice of life. Luckily, we Angelinos have the world at our fingertips! We've got some of the best of everything, right in our backyard. Let's get together for exciting activities, and of course those run-of-the-mill events like movies & dinner out. If you're into thea …

Notice: All group runs have been postponed until January do to cross-training. In the meantime, get your fitness and strength where it needs to be, and we'll hit it hard and fast in 2013. ******************************************************************** Hey Traceurs...how's your fitness? We're a group of athletes, traceurs, friends, and fitness peeps of all different skill levels. To us Los Angeles is more like a national park for parkour and urban trail running- so if you're looking for a go …

Are you interested in trying food from other countries? Do you want to check out the oldest and best restaurants in LA and Orange County? While doing so you'll have the chance to walk off all those calories (or at least some of them). Join this diverse group of foodie hikers (Foodikers) as we explore Southern California and many other great places on day, overnight, and long distance trips!

*Please READ and UNDERSTAND our POLICY. WHAT WE DO: This is a free group that meets a few times a month to explore all the hidden stairways in LA. The group is about getting a workout/exercise while using the hidden staircases in the LA area. The walks are not guided tours! Free to join and there is never any fees to do our walks.  New members must be approved. Location, location, location: The stairs are located mostly in northeast LA in areas like Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood, Los Feli …

With the increasing interest in environmental sustainability in terms of reuse and recycle, we turn to the past for inspiration. Historically based sub-cultural groups, like rockabilly, underground burlesque, and tiki lovers have been influential in bringing something dated “Right ‘Round!” Retro is now considered cutting-edge and fashion forward! These cycles serve as convenient alternatives to those who admire old opulence in architecture, fashion design, art, dance, music, or independent cinem …

We are a group of friendly, professional people with strong social skills and a desire to meet the same. We have no other agenda than to have a great time taking advantage of the many things Pasadena and Los Angeles has to offer. As you are aware, there are so many things to do here, but many of them are much easier and more fun to do with others. So, if you have been holding off on exploring your surroundings because you don’t want to do it alone, or you need a bigger crowd, then this group mi …

Southern California has so much to offer and our goal is to experience it all. Everything from nature walks to pub crawls, let's explore the variety and richness of the Southern California Lifestyle.

The aim of this group is to allow people in their 30s and 40s living in or near Altadena to get to know each other better, as we explore the many activities - fun / educational / relaxing / energetic - that are possible in the general Altadena area!

Skn/Smk Street Club & Breaching Crew Skn/Smk is a street club comprised of professionals, students, and people from various creative backgrounds. We live active urban lifestyles, and we share a love for playful expression and progressive urban design. As individuals or flash mobs, we combine our talents and ideas to have fun in some of the best areas available. We do flash mobs of various types, play urban games, perform improv skits, use props when needed, have impromptu hang-outs at rad locat …

Our mission is to explore Orange County and beyond for happy hours, dining, dancing, fitness, live music, cultural events, hiking, parties, urban exploration, museums, karaoke, camping, coffee, picnics, game nights, wine tasting, sporting events, movies, travel and more. Join us in our search for life on the FUN side of Orange County. This group has new organizers and is a brand new group with a new name as of January 10, 2010.

This is a social group for Angelenos in their 20's to mid-40's who like to get out of the house and make new friends. Activities include hikes (both outdoor trails and urban exploration - there will be some great shots for those of you into photography), happy hours, festivals, bar crawls, foodie adventures, concerts, theater shows, and other special events. One of the goals of this group will be getting to know our city better. Some events will be designed with the purpose of exploring some of …

We call ourselves the Tribe. The SoCal Tribe. We are just a group of friends that want to get out of the house once in awhile and have some good old fashioned fun. The Tribe is about meeting new people, making friends and sharing good times together. We believe in diversity and we are always trying fun new things and places to go. Please join us for fun, friendly and exciting good times. You might walk into one of our events as someone new, but you will walk out as a friend. Our only rule …

ENERGIZED! Outdoor Adventures Meet with friends who like Adventures, Social Activities, Dining Out and Travel. Have fun at adventures like urban exploration, rock climbing, scuba diving, hiking, sailing, fishing, auto racing, surfing, racquetball, kayaking, tennis, volleyball, fitness, skiing, travel, golfing, nature photography, sporting events, yoga, walking, museums, motorcycle riding, dirt bikes, mountain bikes, running, camping, bowling, skydiving, etc. We also participate in fun social ac …

Meet other locals interested in Parkour. This group is for people of all ability levels. Be sure to check out the about page http://parkour.meetup.com/105/about/ to see some videos and member comments. Description from Worldwidejam: "Parkour is an art form of human movement, focusing on uninterrupted, efficient forward motion over, under, around and through obstacles (both man-made and natural) in one's environment. Such movement may come in the form of running, jumping, climbing and other …

There may be the magic of motion capture at night, such as brake light and headlight trails, fire movement and motion blur when passing objects etc; Reflections in water is also a large component of night photography. Night photography attracts many photographers due to its rich color and unveiled reflection of night lights. However the techniques required are quite high and prone to failure. This group wants to invite all members to share ideas and knowledge. How will the group evolve? Well th …

Namaste! I started this group to connect with other people in search of understanding. Whether it is a matter of the spirit, heart, mind or body, this is a place where we can gather to learn and explore; give and receive. We will be having workshops and forums that explore the different aspects of our modern, urban existence. Meditation, yoga, dating and romance, nutrition and fitness are just a few of the topics we will explore. Learn more about us at our website: www.EverydayZenRelaxationStudi …

Interested in photography? Interested in exploring Southern California on foot? Then the So Cal Photo Walkers Meetup is for you. No formal classes, but always happy to help others learn to take better pictures.  If you have questions, just ask.:-)

There are countless thousands of bisexuals in LA, but that fact alone has never brought us visibility or respect. The only way we will ever earn those things is if we have a community presence.  If you want to do your part - merely by coming out and having fun - then join us! amBi is not just another meetup group that offers fun events. While we get to explore Southern California and enjoy ourselves, we also have a higher purpose. amBi's mission is nothing less than to build a vibrant and visib …

Why We Meet The Puente-Chino Hills Task Force is a part of the Sierra Club working towards the preservation of the Wildlife Corridor as an island of beauty and biological significance in a sea of urbanization. The development of the middle of the Wildlife Corridor will increase traffic, increase pollution, crowd schools, destroy wildlife habitat, and impact everyone's quality of life. Biological Significance of the Wildlife Corridor This ecosystem is a global "Hot Spot of Diversity" - one of th …