Downtown LA Events

Cherry Blossoms in Japan - The Golden Triangle incl. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka!!!

Sun, Mar 29 · 7:00 PM PDT

LAX, 300 World Way, Los Angeles, CA, US

Join us on this magical trip to Japan to experience the enchanting allure of spring, where nature paints the landscape with vibrant colors. We chose this season for the unparalleled opportunity to explore some of the country’s most iconic destinations at their best: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. We will also visit the Japanese Alps with stays in Matsumoto and Kanazawa. Each city boasts unique attractions and seasonal charm that will captivate our senses and leave us with unforgettable memories. A true Meetup Experience!

What is included:

• 3 nights in Tokyo
• 1 night in Matsumoto
• 2 nights in Kanazawa
• 2 nights in Kyoto
• 3 nights in Osaka
• Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
• Transportation throughout by Coach
• English Speaking guide throughout the itinerary
• Sightseeing tours with admissions fees per itinerary
• Breakfast Daily
• 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Experience:

• Visit to shrines, temples and castles with amazing Spring Blossoms
• The Bullet train-Shinkansen
• Sushi Making Class
• Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Maiko Dinner (apprentice geisha)
• Samurai Experience

What is not included:

• International Airfare
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Items of personal nature

Japan during spring is a feast for the senses, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and urban excitement. We will enjoy it all and this promises to be an unforgettable adventure with our fellow Meetup travelers!

Land Tour cost $5760 per person, double occupancy
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Solo occupancy additional $1050
***International Airfare not included***

The only way to guarantee your spot for this meetup is a $400 deposit.
CLICK HERE for secure deposit link:

Upon submitting the deposit, please fill out this form

RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.
RSVP DOES NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
Deposit is the only way to hold your spot.
Click Here for secure deposit link.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to 90 days before the departure.
For airfare and other info on the trip, click here to message Anna
Click Here to fill out our google info request form to receive detailed itinerary.

We believe in good decent social. This event is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective.
Click Here for the main location of this event.

Still have questions? We do a monthly Q&A Travel Zoom on all our events

Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees.
Click here for General Policies and useful info about our international trips.
We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see all our other fun events

Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!

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Yosemite! MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND w/ Valley Floor Activities -4 days/3 nights. .

Fri, May 22 · 2:00 PM PDT

Location not specified yet

We have done Yosemite before on the group.

And each and every time it fills up early with lotos of people with big sadness they can not go.

Plain and simple . . . our events have limited size. So when it fill . . . it fills.

Yosemite is that amazing and iconic place that everyone loves to go.

There are Saturday/Sunday planned Easy, Medium and Hard Options.

We will divide by interest for different hikes.

The "Easy" route:

• Yosemite Falls (the easy walk)
• Tunnel View
• Glacier Point
• Bridal Veil Falls
• Mirror Lake
• The Meadows
• The River
• Ahwahnee Hotel

Planned Medium Hike:

• Vernal/Nevada Mist Trail

Planned Difficult Hikes

• Yosemite Falls
• 4 Mile Trail
• Pohono Trail

To attend this event:

• RSVP on this event
• CLICK HERE for the payment link.
• Click Here and fill out our Attendees google form (this is also what the carpool info gets built from)

Notes:

• You MUST take care of payment to be confirmed to go.
• After payment you will get a confirmation email from Paypal
• You do NOT need a paypal account. Click the process as guest, or use any credit or debit card.
• If you have a X2 or a Plus One . . . just do the link a 2nd or 3rd time.
• You may see LOTS of people RSVP on the event. Many do RSVP and not take care of payment.
• Event is limited in size. When filled the payment link will be disabled.
• If you not ready to commit yet . . .
• Click Here and fill out our google "interest" form (there is a box for "interested and keep me in the loop")

Includes:

• Site (on private land) for a three day weekend
• All Firewood & propane heaters provided.
• Flush restrooms (that are clean)
• (free)(hot) Showers available
• Restaurants and Grocery adjacent
• Pool and Jacuzzi available.
• Super Civilized Camping.
• Perfect for the beginner and first timers.
• Many come solo.
• Come alone and leave with friends. Come with friends & leave with more friends.

Tell me about food and everything else . . .

The logistics of providing food for every possible diet, as well as food prep issues is just not feasible or safe.

AND

Due to varied dietary needs and food contact issues, it's better if bring what you like and prep it.

What gear do I need?

The only specialized gear you need is Tent, Sleeping bag, Sleeping Pad (yoga mat). Everything else is household items you already have.

Special note: this is Tent camping. No RV. No Trailers. No giant campervans.

Can I park my car next to my tent?

Sniffing tires, oil, exhaust and fuel? Yuck!!! You cars will be close. But not on top of us. Cars on one side. Humans on the other. If we overflow our parking area . . . there is an overflow parking area.

Carpools?

• Carpool info goes out ONLY to paid attendees. (it really sucks to set up a carpool with a person who is not actually going)
• Carpool info ONLY goes out to those who fill out the ATTENDEES/CARPOOL FORM (this way it is reliable info)
• Carpool info goes out all at once (not as you sign on)
• Carpool info goes out 1 week before the event. Too early and most carpools fall apart. It really sucks when your ride canceled at asked for a refund a month ago but did not tell you. Carpools info sent when it is stable of who is attending.
• Carpool in week before makes sense because that's when people can really determine schedule and departure time and availability.

Refunds?

If requested 2 weeks before event start: 100% refund.

If requested less than 2 weeks: 100% Full Credit be applied to ANY future event we run.

Questions? CLICK HERE to send a Direct Message

OTHER INFO:

• Carpool info
• Newbie Camping Advice All things GEAR
• Newbie Camping Advice All things FOOD
• General Policies

This event is cross-posted to several groups. The number RSVP'd is not accurate. ONLY Paid attendees are actually going to be attending.

To See MORE of those RSVP'd

CLICK HERE to join in on the other fun events planned.

Notice: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender preference, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, national identity, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, political beliefs or even for belly button lint.

We welcome all, and that includes you!

Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Waterfalls, Snorkeling, Zip lines, Rafting, Volcanoes!

Fri, Jun 5 · 7:00 PM PDT

LAX, 300 World Way, Los Angeles, CA, US

¡¡¡ Pura Vida !!!

Come alone, leave with friends!
This is what Meetup is all about. Being able to join and do what you wanted to do . . just not alone.

We are going to Costa Rica for 9 nights/10 days of exploration and tropical adventures. . . . Best Meetup ever!!

To see how fun it is . . . Here are photos from when we did go before https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9

Costa Rica is a playground for the adventurous and an eco-tourist's dream! It is an unspoiled tropical paradise.

• Beautiful beaches
• Rainforest biodiversity
• Misty volcanoes
• Roaring rivers
• Lush jungles
• Exotic flora and fauna
• And more!!

And we are going there to enjoy it, learn about it and make memories of a lifetime!

This event is a true Meetup. We are creating it from scratch, and bringing like-minded people together on this adventure. Along the way making lifelong memories and friendships.

Together . . . let’s make a Meetup to remember!

• Hike around the base of the Arenal Volcano
• Selvatura Zip Line Canopy Tour
• Guided visit to Finca Luna Nueva Farm
• Caño Negro Refuge Tour/Visit
• Rio Frio Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour
• Hanging Bridges Walking Tour
• Ecotermales Hot Springs
• Monteverde Night Walk Tour
• Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour (daytime)
• River Floating Tour
• Tamarindo Beach
• Sunset Sailing
• Snorkeling Tour
• And more!

For a detailed Day By Day itinerary Click Here to fill out our info request form

Land Tour cost $3350 per person, double occupancy (we match roommates for those traveling solo, and most of us are doing just that).
If you want your own room: Solo occupancy additional $950
The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $300 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure.
Click here for secure deposit link

When you make a deposit be sure to fill out this ATTENDEES FORM.
As we mentioned, . . . the cost is $3350. This is for the "Land" portion only. Airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles.
I can also help arranging your airfare. To receive an offer, CLICK HERE and send me a message.

What is Included in this trip:

• 9 Nights hotel accommodation
• 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.
• Meet & Greet at the airport.
• Pick-up from airport to our hotel, and hotel to airport at the end of the trip
• Transportation throughout the trip
• Private naturalist English speaking tour guide
• All entrance fees and tours mentioned in the itinerary day-by-day description
• Daily water bottles for the group
• Hotel and Added Value Tax

Does not include:
x International Airfare
x Meals other than specified
x Optional Tours
x All items of personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)
x Tipping for tour guides and drivers

Want more info?
Click Here to fill out our info request form

OR

RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.

OR

CLICK HERE to send me a message

Whatever is easiest for you!

Still have questions?
We do a Q & A Zoom once a month.
CLICK HERE for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom.

Click here for the MAIN location of this event on Meetup RSVP there to post any discussion and to get notice of any comments and discussions. As well as any updates and reminders

We believe in good decent social.

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Click Here to see all our other events

Alaska Glacier Cruise from San Francisco (10-Night) via The Inside Passage

Mon, Aug 3 · 4:00 PM PDT

LAX, 300 World Way, Los Angeles, CA, US

Here is a true Meetup to fill your summer with joy, adventure and new friends!
Join us for a 10-night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise that’s packed with impact, not just time at sea. Let’s trade the summer heat in the city with glacier-draped landscapes, wildlife, and endless scenic seas and share it with like-minded people!

Why This Meetup Trip Is Pure Magic?

• We sail round-trip from San Francisco, making travel easy for all Californians.
• Discover Alaska’s stunning fjords, glaciers, and coastal towns—epic scenery everywhere you look.
• It’s more than a standard cruise—this is Meetup community time at sea, with mixers, games, and social adventures included!

Our Route:

• Mon Aug 3 – Embark from San Francisco at 4:00 PM
• Tue–Wed Aug 4-5– Fun Days at Sea (relax, explore onboard!)
• Thu Aug 6 – Juneau, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Fri Aug 7 – Skagway, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Sat Aug 8 – Tracy Arm Fjord, glacier cruising!
• Sun Aug 9 – Ketchikan, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Mon Aug 10 – Prince Rupert, BC, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Tue–Wed Aug 11-12 – More at Sea — swim, spa, dance!
• Thu Aug 13 – Arrive San Francisco at 8:00 AM

Our Ship is Carnival Luminosa:

• Opened 2009, refurbished 2022—bright, welcoming, and full of light.
• Onboard features: Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, RedFrog Rum Bar, Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club, Cloud 9 Spa, and Serenity retreat.
• The ship keeps the fun going with bars, shows, a spa, and more!

Special Group Pricing:
As a Meetup group, we’ve locked in a special rate:

• $1,244 per person for an interior cabin, double occupancy, all taxes & port fees included (limited availability)
• Upgrades available to ocean-view, balcony, or solo cabins. Click here for options and prices

Only RSVPs with deposit guarantee your cabin—space is limited!
Deposit: $450 per person, refundable (less PayPal fees) until April 25, 2026, when the final payment is due.

We’re making this cruise a real Meetup experience:

• Reserved group dining so we can all eat together.
• Cocktail Mixer with Open Bar one evening—Cheers to that!
• Ice-breaker games, scavenger hunts, mixers & more.
• Built-in group of new friends—travel alone, with friends, or family!

Optional Shore Excursions:
Want to do more off the ship? We’ll organize optional group outings like:

• Glacier & whale-watching tours
• Scenic rail rides in Skagway
• Walking tours or local eats in Juneau & Ketchikan

You choose your adventure—participate as much or as little as you like!

Who’s Invited?
Everyone! Singles, couples, families, solo travelers—all ages welcome. This is a trip about meeting awesome people and having fun, not relationship status.

See and Feel the Vibe!
Peek at photos from past Meetup cruises to get the feel for our fun community:
👉 Trip Photo Gallery (Thanksgiving Cruise Memories)

Ready to Sail?

1. RSVP on Meetup to join the discussion and get updates.
2. Submit your $450 deposit to hold your spot. Click Here
3. Fill out the Attendee Info Form so we can match cabins and share details.

Questions? Message Ekaterina (Kate) directly.

We also do a monthly Q&A Zoom for all our international trips — come meet others attending and get your questions answered.
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.

We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see or join our other events

This isn’t just a cruise—it’s a Meetup Alaska Adventure at Sea! Craggy fjords, wildlife, glaciers, and lifelong memories await. Ready to trade your backyard for glacial views?

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