
What we’re about
Unplug. Unwind. Connect.
Rediscover the joy of real connection through shared experiences and authentic friendships.
So Cal Explorers Meetup is the antidote to a hyper-digital, disconnected world. We gather for fun, relaxed outings to explore the most iconic, historic, quirky, and lesser-known corners of Southern California—together. Whether it's a walking tour, hike, museum visit, or movie night, our adventures are all about learning, exploring, and enjoying each other's company.
We're not a dating group. We're not a networking group. We're simply a welcoming space for adults to connect, laugh, and build friendships—without pressure, expectations, or hidden agendas.
Our crew is mostly progressive, slightly irreverent 40- to 60-somethings with a love for counter-culture and curiosity. But all open-minded adults (18+) are welcome!
Join us for hiking, historic tours, movies, museum visits, kayaking, presentations, live music, good food, great conversation, and spontaneous fun.
So Cal Explorers is where awkward small talk turns into epic friendships. Come along—we’re saving you a seat.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- JOSHUA TREE TRIP: OPEN STUDIO TOUR, INTEGRATRON & MOREHi-Desert Artists, Yucca Valley, CA
*//wkndr.life/guide/s*This was a lot of fun last year, so let's do it again! Unfortunately GMARS is not holding an open house star party in October, but I will find another event for Saturday.evening.
YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN TRAVEL AND LODGING ARRANGEMENTS. CARPOOLING RECOMMENDED.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025. 10:00 AM to Sunday, October 5, TBD
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE!
2025 HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours:
Free PDF catalog will be posted here when available. Once I have the catalog I will put together an itinerary, but you can create your own, of course.
Saturday, 10/5:
10:30 START10:30-1:15 gallery visits
Lunch, details TBD perhaps picnic at Integratron
1:15 Integratron - 2477 Belfield Blvd, Landers, CA 92285
For a Sound bath at 1:45 YOUR CHECK-IN TIME IS 30 MINUTES PRIOR https://www.integratron.com/directions/NOTE The Soundbaths sell out very quickly. Get your ticket right away. Don't get left out!
Tickets: $58.00 Click here and select 10/4 at 1:45: https://www.integratron.com/sound-bath/
Note: Access to the sound bath upstairs is by climbing steep steps!
3:00-5:00 gallery visitsafter 5:00 check into hotel / airbnb
Saturday evening fun at Beatnik Lounge in Joshua Tree:
https://www.meetup.com/la-oc-weirdo-music-and-art-group/events/311214282/
Sunday, 10/510:00 Start - Galleries visits
Lunch at ??????
Depart for home at your leisure
ABOUT THE INTEGRATRON SOUND BATH:
All Sound Baths are 60-minute sonic healing sessions that consist of:- a brief introduction to the Integratron and its history and sound qualities,
- 35 minutes of 20 quartz crystal singing bowls played live, and
- the balance of the hour to integrate the sound and relax in the sound chamber to ambient music.
Sound bath FAQ: https://www.integratron.com/faqs/
other cool stuff:
A Guide To Strange Art Around Joshua Tree
https://wkndr.life/guide/strange-art-joshua-tree-national-park-ykhz8trange-art-joshua-tree-national-park-ykhz8