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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sideways Wine Tasting Locations Trip/Tour to Lompoc & The Wine Ghetto--Culver City Central Location Just Off The 405, Culver City, CA
It's All Day!! 8AM to 10PM
Transportation--INCLUDED !
Tastings-----------INCLUDED ! !
Meals--------------INCLUDED ! ! !Of course you have heard of Sideways.
It was filmed in Lompoc & Buellton of the 246 on the East and West side of the 101. This is an amazing gem of wine region located on the coast above Santa Barbara. This is Part ONE . . . We will do the locations and wineries on the West side of the 101. Later we will do Part TWO and visit the places on the East side if the 101
Let's get to the main details. As far as cost. . . . we are doing our best to fight inflation. The is a great value. It would be soooooo much more on your own.
- Cost? $239 Per Person CLICK HERE for Secure Payment Link
- Also CLICK HERE AND FILL OUT OUR ATTENDEE FORM
This event is limit in size to 15 people.
We will be visiting to
Itinerary:
8:00-10:00 LA to Lompoc
10:00-10:30 Ostrichland & Sideways Hotel (w/ the windmill)
11:00-12:30 Dierberg Vineyard
12:30-2:00 Foley Estates Vineyard AND lunch bites
2:00-3:30 Babcock Winery
3:30-4:00 Lompoc Flower Fields
4:00-5:30 Lompoc Wine Ghetto w/ Fiddlehead Winery
5:30-7:00 Montemar Wines (located in the Wine Ghetto) AND dinner at Montemar
Gas up, restrooms . . freshen up and on the road home by 6:30
Home by 9 or so.
6 to 9 PM Nap and Sober up.And yes . . . we will start the day at Ostrichland. Yesssssss . . . . Ostrichland!!!
We will see of adding in Gaviota State Beach where Miles was despondent.
Possible (non Sideways) Bonus Wine/Culture/History locations if time permits:
Such as : The Funk Zone in Santa Barbara.All in all this is the most cost effective way to get the most.
INCLUDES
- Visits to 5 wineries
- All listed tastings included
- Transportation from LA to Lompoc and return.
- Transportation to all the wineries.
- Coffee and morning pastries included
- Lunch bites included
- Dinner included
- What a win!
Event limited to 15. Payment links will be removed when we reach 15. Do not delay. This event is posted to several likeminded meetup groups. This post does not show all the rsvp's Click here to see the main meetup group hosting
Refunds?
Refund if notice is given if cancel 2 weeks in advance of departure date and time.
Less than 2 week notice: 100% credit given toward any future event we lead.Parking? Main meet spot is super central and off the 405 near the 10. It's a designated Park & Ride lot.
We will have a secondary pickup location for those who live Valley and TO . . . in Thousand Oaks at Moorpark Rd at Philz CoffeeDisclaimer:
Itinerary may vary or have slight modification or variation. This is mostly in reference to the specific wineries.Message with questions using link below. And yes. . . This is this as much fun as it looks. We look forward to you joining us.
Links central:
- Interested? CLICK HERE and fill out this form
- CLICK HERE Secure Payment Link
- CLICK HERE to send a Direct Message
- CLICK HERE to see Pix from previous time we have gone to this area
- CLICK HERE to read our General Policies Including: Notice of Non-Discrimination, General Refunds Policy, Cancelation Policies as well as General Liability & Safety Policies/Procedures/Practices
- Click here to RSVP on the main group posting/hosting.
- Click here to learn more about "The Wine Ghetto?"
- CLICK HERE to see and join in on Our Other Events
- Bridge to Nowhere Hike. w/ waterfall AND abandoned mine & a Trash Pickup Hike!!Bridge to Nowhere - Trailhead, La Verne, CA
The Bridge To Nowhere hike is a bucket list hike for many.
While the destination is a draw . . . so is the terrain to get there.
River crossings abound. Great hike to beat the heat.
Along with the main hike to the bridge . . . we will ALSO visit to the hidden and often missed waterfall. As well as one of the abandoned mines.
There are also some swimming holes we can visit too.
This hike is close to the Tunnels to Nowhere . . . but that's a different hike we will do another time.
The deets:
10 mi
Elevation change 1250ft
Several river crossings
5 to 6hrs. 7 if you add the waterfall and mine.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-fork-trail-bridge-to-nowhere
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/los-angeles-hikes/bridge-to-nowhere-hike/Dogs OK . . . but they have to be able to cross water w/current, or be carried.
Great hike that you can cool down again and again as we make river crossings.
To attend this event:
- RSVP on this event (then)
- Click Here and fill out our Attendees google form
The form is a safety thing. If you do not fill it out. You will not be hiking with us.
You can also fill out the form if only interested and want to stay in the loop.Now . . . let's talk about the day of . .
Parking . . . There is a small lot at the trailhead. It will prob have spots open to 7:30AM . . . By about 8 that will all be filled. What I am saying you will likely be parking about a 1/4 or 1/2 mile walk from the trailhead. So to be there on time . . . arrive early.Get there early . . . I will have coffee
Bring your lightweight camping chair . . . we can sit and hang out till folks arrive.We will be brining plastic bags with us and we will be filling them on the way out.
Get out and hike.
Do some social with others.
Do some good too.Parking Permit . . . You will need an "Adventure Pass."
The link lead to a map that shows where sold https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/2d1b34fe80e948c5be01b3366d14119aBUT . . . if you have regular National Parks Annual Pass . . . that will count and work perfectly. Nothing else needed.
Carpool? Post on the MAIN group your carpool request.
https://www.meetup.com/twofeet/events/300892333/Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.
- Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits, Join us on this bucket list adventureOverseas Event. You depart from LA with others, Los Angeles, CA
Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.
It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wild-life. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.Another thing we have done for timing is . . . the last stretch to the summit we leave camp at midnight. June 13th will be a Full Moon making it a stunning hike.
Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
But I don't have the needed gear?!
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)I am new at this.
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.How much does this cost?
Kilimajaro Mountain Trek $3850 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600Trip Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals everyday on the trek
- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
- Camping equipment such as tents, tables, chairs.
- Lead Guide, Assistant Guides, Porters and CookRSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUESTWe do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our ZoomThe MAIN location where this event is posted:
https://www.meetup.com/twofeet/events/298960441/
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)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.
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Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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