What we’re about
California Experiences
Member Owned (without any $$$ investment required) Created Travel, Experiences and Adventures with a Purpose.
This our/your Meetup Group for California and Surrounding Area Experiences such as music, museums, parks, dancing, restaurant, parties and other related meetups. ***ALL members joining this Group may organize and Post Meetup Events at no charge via this Group. If you would like to become an Event Organizer and start creating events, contact us. Make sure you follow the rules below for posting meetups.
Other Meetup Groups:
California Outdoor Adventures
This is our/your Meetup Group for Fun Outdoor Focused Adventures in California and surrounding areas such as kayaking, motorcycle rides, fishing, diving, tubing, biking, boating, hiking and more @ https://www.meetup.com/CaliforniaOutdoorAdventures/
***ALL members joining this Group may organize and Post Meetup Events at no charge via this Group. If you would like to become an Event Organizer and start creating events contact us. Make sure you follow the rules below for posting meetups.
Goodwill Ambassadors Travel
This is our/your Western U.S. L.A. Based Parent Travel Meetup Group for ALL Travel Related Events including Group Travel, #SunsetSunday @..... dinners and our informative "Urban Walkabouts", #WorldImagined to a #BetterLife and Volunteer Events where we are of service Giving Back being Goodwill Ambassadors to each other and where we "Make Wherever We're at HOME". Open to ALL ideas and suggestions for Travel Related FUN!!! @ https://www.meetup.com/GoodwillAmbassadorsTravel/
***Open to Co-Organizers to help with creating group trips and more. Please contact and Thanks.
Caliridion Travel
This is our/your Eastern U.S. Florida Based Parent Travel Meetup Group for ALL Travel Related Events including Group Travel, #SunsetSunday @..... dinners and our informative "Urban Walkabouts", #WorldImagined to a #BetterLIfe and Volunteer Events where we are of service Giving Back being Goodwill Ambassadors to each other and where we "Make Wherever We're at HOME". Open to ALL ideas and suggestions for Travel Related FUN!!! @ https://www.meetup.com/CaliridionTravel/ . ***See in the Group About Section our other/your other 2 Florida Groups.
***Open to Co-Organizers to help with creating group trips and more. Please contact and Thanks.
I am as many of us Blessed to be involved in multi projects/businesses on the U.S. West Coast and U.S. East Coast. Suggestions are always welcomed to make these Meetup Groups Better and Better!!! Thanks, Steven.
Updated: 04/07/25
Best Practices for Events Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve is Hosting
1) Most Events are limited to 12 incl. Host/Guide. Most Events are posted on a Maximum of 3 Meetup Sites to avoid over cross-posting. Once limit is reached others go on a wait-list.
2) 3Days prior to event start time host/guide Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve will Post a Re-Confirmation of GOING Notice in the Event Comments Section and any Event Updates. We Require Re-Confirmation of GOING by reply to message sent to all RSVP GOING by just replying "Going w Event Code" up to 24hrs. before start time of most events if no wait-list or 48hr. before start time of event if event is maxed and has a wait-list. If no re-confirmation is received by 48hrs. prior to event start time spot(s) available will be released to those on a wait-list. For those on a wait-list, spots will be released via prvt. message with Confirmation Reply of GOING Required by Host/Guide up to 24 hrs. prior to event via reply to this message. Once maximum number of spots have been re-confirmed all others on a wait-list will be given notice that event has maxed out. Event RSVPs close 48hrs./2Days prior to event. If you need to Edit your RSVP and are having trouble you can give notice in the events comment section or prvt message me.
3) 24 hrs. prior to Event Total Re-Confirmed Going will be posted in Event Comment Section regardless of total RSVP Going number shown which will give us a better number of those actually showing vs no-shows. This also should be the latest host Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve cancels or changes an event unless unforeseen issues or weather conditions.
4) Habitual changing status from Going to Not-Going on Meetup 12hrs. or less prior to event start time is cause for person(s) being flagged and for possible removal from group.
5) ZELLO Instant 2Way Walkie Talkie Communication w FREE Download . Talk w me and the group via Goodwill Ambassadors Travel Channel. This is the easiest way to communicate w Host/Guide and Group starting 1.5hrs. before events. TRY it!!! ***Unique Channels may be created for events***
6) Most Events Start Time show a 15min. meet&greet time prior to actual starting of event. Any Late Arrivals once event has started may get updated info via the FREE Zello 2-WayWalkie Talkie Communication APP on the unique event channel. which is preferred vs messaging which is easier and faster for the host/guide to respond.
7) 3x that an attendee fails to show at an event without changing status Going to Not-Going is cause for removal from group.
8) Host Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve has the option to cancel event or non-host/guide event up to 24hrs. prior to event if a min. of 4 Re-Confirmed Attendees is not reached, weather and/or other.
***All notices above and last minute notices will be given in the Comments Section of Meetup event and also in the discussion section of event via the hosting Facebook Page/Group. This is an additional way all attendees can stay updated and on any last minute changes to event. ***If you are getting too many emails go to settings and adjust but be sure to check comments of event starting 4Days Prior to event.
***Most events Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve Host will be min. of 4.
====RULES FOR POSTING MEETUPS=====
Before posting your meetup, come back here and check the rules for posting a meetup BEFORE you post to make sure your meetup is acceptable. Meetups not following these rules will be deleted.
You can post anything you like as long as it's not
- Something offensive (you have some leeway here, just don't piss people off).
***Group Trips should be posted on Caliridion Travel and/or Goodwill Ambassadors Travel Groups. Contact if you would like to be able to create trips and post. ***
- Something illegal
- Something that's similar to a craigslist post.
- Something that is overtly or covertly promotional without express permission in advance of The Admin of the group
- Something that is trying to promote an App or Website or Social Media. Hooch or other scams are not allowed.
- Posts of events of other groups is OK WITH permission of The Admin. No links to other groups. The event must be able to stand on its own. Do NOT divert or direct members to other groups.
NO OUTSIDE LINKS ALLOWED UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY: Outside links are links to websites, or social media or anything. You are only allowed to use outside links if they are ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to your meetup, AND you get prior approval from Admin. If you do not have approval: the links or event will be removed.
DO NOT E-MAIL MESSAGE THE GROUP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES: You may not email members or message the group via meetup using the bulk email feature for any reason, if you think or feel you need to do so, message The Admin to do it for you. ***You MAY message and/or email those that already RSVPd to CONFIRM GOING to your event or to let them know about any changes. Do this directly and NOT with the bulk email feature. Violation of this will result in immediate removal, and then you can explain after and get back in the group.
SPAM: If you use the "discussion box" feature or if you use bulk email to spam groups you will be removed. There is zero tolerance for spam from Event Organizers or Members of this group. This group will not be associated with allowing spam. Do not overuse the discussion box since we ALL receive more than enough messages/e-mails to try to weed through.
YOU MUST ATTEND YOUR OWN MEETUP: You must host the meetup in-person and be present at your own meetup. You must least a clear way and where for people to meetup at the event. If there is a no host event you will be asked to add a host or the event will be removed. https://Meetup.com rules state there are no "No Host" events allowed.
THE MORE NOTICE THE BETTER: Meetups MUST be posed at least 1 day in advance, but the more the better. Please don't post any same-day or last-minute meetups; it's not enough time for people to make plans to attend. Four weeks advance will get you the most RSVP's
Important:::MEETUPS MUST BE MEETUP ORIENTED and ***related to what the Group is about.***
DO NOT EDIT OR DELETE ANYONE ELSE'S MEETUP: Admin will ban anyone that edits or deletes someone else's meetup without their permission.
Frequency: It is ideal to NOT repeat an event less than 6 weeks. There are exceptions. Just ask The Admin if you wish to post carbon copy events in less time. This rule is aimed at event promoters or bands. Repeating a band at a different location is a repeat. If you think The Admin will see your event as a copy that you are promoting, then contact first and ask for permission
Money: If your event has a charge of more than $10 You MUST message the main admin BEFORE you post.
MEETUPS THAT VIOLATE THE ABOVE RULES WILL BE EDITED or DELETED. The person who posted it may receive a warning afterwards or they may be removed and placed on hold pending sorting out of any issues. IF your event is Edited or Deleted contact The Admin. Do NOT re-insert removed content.
If any negative issues are suspected or encountered please contact us directly @ GoodwillAmbassadorTravel@gmail.com
STANDARD DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:DISCLAIMER: Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability unless made notice of. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis. See the Meetup terms of service: https://www.meetup.com/terms .
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ZOOM Event for Q&A about group trips, events and ways to Improve these GroupsNeeds location
These ZOOM Q&A Events are also on Thursdays via Florida Experiences .
{[ If your RSVP Status as Going to this Event Changes, Please EDIT your RSVP Status.]}
### If a minimum of 4 Re-CONFIRMED Going total is not reached host/guide has the option to cancel or not-host/guide event 24hrs prior to event start time. 4Days Prior to Event Start Checking the Comment Section and Private Messages for Re-Confirmation of RSVP Going procedure and any event updates.***Please Read all Event & Trip Details
Event is from 830PMET/530PMPT-1130PMET/830PMPT so ALL time zones can join. Times shown are N. American Eastern Time Zone & Pacific Time Zone hence ET/PT.
***NOTICE: ALL Group Trip & Event Organizer Hosts/Guides May Attend this Event for sharing Info and Q & A about their Trips and Events. ***ZOOM IN/OUT as Needed.*** ALL are encouraged to share ideas for events, trips and other to make these groups better.
Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve trips are Group Travel of 2-12 Laid-Back and Chill People/FRIENDS for FUN showcasing some of the Very Best of the U.S.A. "Join as Friends", "Make Wherever You're at HOME" and "Grow Your FAMILY"!!!:)
Index of Events & Trips always Updated & Mbr. Update always updated
Upcoming Dates for trips w a GOAL of no more than $150.00 total average cost p.person p.day incl. food and lodging w max of 12 of us. Dates can be flexible based on groups desires when possible. More info w links soon. Flexibility for 7day portion of 14day trips where desired.
Sep. 3 - Sep. 9 Best of SoCal
Sep. 10 - Sep. 23 Best of the Rest of California w S.Oregon
Sep. 24 - Oct. 7 Best of the U.S.A. Northwest
Oct. 8 - Oct. 14 Best of New England Fall Foliage
Oct. 15 - Oct. 23 NYC to Tampa Bay via Blue Ridge Pkwy and Smokey Mtns NP
Oct. 23 - Oct. 29 Best of SoFlo w Fantasy Fest
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 7Days 7Springs (Coming Soon)!!!
Future Trips I Host/Guide: Spring 2026
Mar. 11 – Mar. 17 Best of SoCal
Mar. 18 – Mar. 31 Best of the Rest of California w S.Oregon
Apr. 1– Apr. 14 Best of the Southwest Grand Circle Las Vegas to Minneapolis
Apr. 15 – Apr. 28 Best of Great Lakes
Apr. 29- May 5 Best of New England
May 6 – May 12 East Coast N.Y.C to Tampa Bay Central Florida
May 13 – May 19 Best of SoFlo***Please identify Event in Message via Meetup Chat/Msg &/or Phone Text you are corresponding about. Thank You!!!
As above in the Bold Header make sure you start checking the comments and your messages starting 4Days Prior to Events. I require ALL RSVP Going to Re-Confirm in Good Faith Going via REPLY to Message sent by 48hrs prior to event if there is a waitlist to release spots or 24hrs. prior to event if no waitlist. Re-Confirming via Message vs Comment section prevents clogging up emails notifications for comments. Thanks!!!:) - ZOOM Event for Q&A about group trips, events and ways to Improve these GroupsNeeds location
These ZOOM Q&A Events are also on Thursdays via Florida Experiences .
{[ If your RSVP Status as Going to this Event Changes, Please EDIT your RSVP Status.]}
### If a minimum of 4 Re-CONFIRMED Going total is not reached host/guide has the option to cancel or not-host/guide event 24hrs prior to event start time. 4Days Prior to Event Start Checking the Comment Section and Private Messages for Re-Confirmation of RSVP Going procedure and any event updates.***Please Read all Event & Trip Details
Event is from 830PMET/530PMPT-1130PMET/830PMPT so ALL time zones can join. Times shown are N. American Eastern Time Zone & Pacific Time Zone hence ET/PT.
***NOTICE: ALL Group Trip & Event Organizer Hosts/Guides May Attend this Event for sharing Info and Q & A about their Trips and Events. ***ZOOM IN/OUT as Needed.*** ALL are encouraged to share ideas for events, trips and other to make these groups better.
Steven Caliridion/Goodwill Ambassador Steve trips are Group Travel of 2-12 Laid-Back and Chill People/FRIENDS for FUN showcasing some of the Very Best of the U.S.A. "Join as Friends", "Make Wherever You're at HOME" and "Grow Your FAMILY"!!!:)
Index of Events & Trips always Updated & Mbr. Update always updated
Upcoming Dates for trips w a GOAL of no more than $150.00 total average cost p.person p.day incl. food and lodging w max of 12 of us. Dates can be flexible based on groups desires when possible. More info w links soon. Flexibility for 7day portion of 14day trips where desired.
Sep. 3 - Sep. 9 Best of SoCal
Sep. 10 - Sep. 23 Best of the Rest of California w S.Oregon
Sep. 24 - Oct. 7 Best of the U.S.A. Northwest
Oct. 8 - Oct. 14 Best of New England Fall Foliage
Oct. 15 - Oct. 23 NYC to Tampa Bay via Blue Ridge Pkwy and Smokey Mtns NP
Oct. 23 - Oct. 29 Best of SoFlo w Fantasy Fest
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 7Days 7Springs (Coming Soon)!!!
Future Trips I Host/Guide: Spring 2026
Mar. 11 – Mar. 17 Best of SoCal
Mar. 18 – Mar. 31 Best of the Rest of California w S.Oregon
Apr. 1– Apr. 14 Best of the Southwest Grand Circle Las Vegas to Minneapolis
Apr. 15 – Apr. 28 Best of Great Lakes
Apr. 29- May 5 Best of New England
May 6 – May 12 East Coast N.Y.C to Tampa Bay Central Florida
May 13 – May 19 Best of SoFlo***Please identify Event in Message via Meetup Chat/Msg &/or Phone Text you are corresponding about. Thank You!!!
As above in the Bold Header make sure you start checking the comments and your messages starting 4Days Prior to Events. I require ALL RSVP Going to Re-Confirm in Good Faith Going via REPLY to Message sent by 48hrs prior to event if there is a waitlist to release spots or 24hrs. prior to event if no waitlist. Re-Confirming via Message vs Comment section prevents clogging up emails notifications for comments. Thanks!!!:) - Santa Monica to Redondo Beach BikeaboutHot Dog on a Stick, Santa Monica, CA
{[ If your RSVP Status as Going to this Event Changes, Please EDIT your RSVP Status.]}
### If a minimum of 4 Re-CONFIRMED Going total is not reached host/guide has the option to cancel or not-host/guide event 24hrs prior to event start time. ***Weather may cancel event. 4Days Prior to Event Start Checking the Comment Section and Private Messages for Re-Confirmation of RSVP Going procedure and any event updates.***PLEASE READ ALL EVENT DETAILS.
***Additional cost of Bike Rental, Food & Drink is Guest Responsibility. ***
Let's Leisurely Bikeabout 8-10 mph and explore All the Beach Cities from Santa Monica Pier to Redondo Beach and back approx. a total of 33 miles. This will be a leisure bike ride with many stops to explore all the beach cities of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, El Segundo, Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo. We have set the duration of this event at 5.5 hours so locals and visitors alike can leisurely enjoy all to see and do on this Bikeabout. Time for start and finish avoids the major rush hour times of 6A-9A & 5P-8P to make life easier for all.
Bike Rentals are available in Santa Monica see Google Map
***Look for the Host/Guide Steven Caliridion wearing a Goodwill Ambassadors Travel/Caliridion T-Shirt near Hot Dog on a Stick. ***Host/Guide is/are not liable for Injury and/or Loss from attending this event.
ZELLO Instant 2Way Walkie Talkie Communication w FREE Download . Talk w me and the group via Goodwill Ambassadors Travel Channel. This is the easiest way to communicate w Host/Guide and Group starting 1.5hrs. before events. TRY it!!!
California Based Member Owned Meetup Groups:
Goodwill Ambassadors Travel for Trips, Walks, SunsetSunday@Dinners & More!!!California Experiences for Parties, Dancing, Museums, Walks and More!!!
California Outdoor Adventures for Biking, Kayaking/SUPing, Hiking and More!!!
***Any wanting to create events for FREE on any of our sites contact us.***Please identify Event in Message via Meetup Chat/Msg &/or Phone Text you are corresponding about. Thank You!!!
As above in the Bold Header make sure you start checking the comments and your messages starting 4Days Prior to Events. I require ALL RSVP Going to Re-Confirm in Good Faith Going via REPLY to Message sent by 48hrs prior to event if there is a waitlist to release spots or 24hrs. prior to event if no waitlist. Re-Confirming via Message vs Comment section prevents clogging up emails notifications for comments. Thanks!!!:) - Santa Monica Venice WalkaboutHot Dog on a Stick, Santa Monica, CA
{[ If your RSVP Status as Going to this Event Changes, Please EDIT your RSVP Status.]}
### If a minimum of 4 Re-CONFIRMED Going total is not reached host/guide has the option to cancel or not-host/guide event 24hrs prior to event start time. ***Weather may cancel event. 4Days Prior to Event Start Checking the Comment Section and Private Messages for Re-Confirmation of RSVP Going procedure and any event updates.***PLEASE READ ALL EVENT DETAILS
***Any Cost of FOOD/DRINK and/or other is Guest Responsibility. ***
We will meetup and walkabout from Hot Dog on a Stick 1633 Ocean Front along the beach south to Venice Beach even along some of the canals. From Venice Beach we will return back to the pier via Main St. and other streets. Come catch a beautiful sunset. This will be a less than 6-mile walkabout. Let's make some stops at fun places on this walkabout and is why it goes to 10P.
***Look for the Guide/Host Goodwill Ambassador Steven wearing a Goodwill Ambassadors Travel/Caliridion T-Shirt & Purple Hat with a Hiking Stick at 1633 Ocean Front near Hot Dog Stick.***Host/Guide is/are not liable for Injury and/or Loss from attending this event.
ZELLO Instant 2Way Walkie Talkie Communication w FREE Download . Talk w me and the group via Goodwill Ambassadors Travel Channel. This is the easiest way to communicate w Host/Guide and Group starting 1.5hrs. before events. TRY it!!!
California Based Member Owned Meetup Groups:
Goodwill Ambassadors Travel for Trips, Walks, SunsetSunday@Dinners & More!!!California Experiences for Parties, Dancing, Museums, Walks and More!!!
California Outdoor Adventures for Biking, Kayaking/SUPing, Hiking and More!!!
***Any wanting to create events for FREE on any of our sites contact us.***Please identify Event in Message via Meetup Chat/Msg &/or Phone Text you are corresponding about. Thank You!!!
As above in the Bold Header make sure you start checking the comments and your messages starting 4Days Prior to Events. I require ALL RSVP Going to Re-Confirm in Good Faith Going via REPLY to Message sent by 48hrs prior to event if there is a waitlist to release spots or 24hrs. prior to event if no waitlist. Re-Confirming via Message vs Comment section prevents clogging up emails notifications for comments. Thanks!!!:)
