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Are you New to Los Angeles? Or, have you been here your whole life and still wants to explore? This the meetup for you! Join Explore LA Like We Don't Live Here and make new friends at the various events!
All are welcome! Single or married. Boys or girls. Creative type or corporate exec. Just be curious on all the events happening in the City of Angels and be ready to explore and meet new friends!
If you would like to host meetup exploring LA, please share with Anna! :)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wine Tasting Trip/Tour to Sideways Film Locations & 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
- Yosemite! MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!! Valley Floor Activities 4 days/3 nights. .Yosemite Entrance Gate (Central) - El Portal, Wawona, CA
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.
- 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
- Flush restrooms (that are clean)
- Clean maintained restrooms with flush toilets
- (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. To see most of the RSVPs' AND RSVP on the main event CLICK HERE
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!
- 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.
Click Here for our other events:
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
SOT 200318-10
- Serengeti Photo Safari! See the Great Migration "Africa’s Best Wildlife Show"Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source.
Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies.
On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa!
Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
The itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: June 26. Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi
Day 2: June 27. Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Jun 28. Marera Valley Lodge to Manyara National Park
Day 4: June 29. Marera Valley Lodge to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
Day 5: June 30. Serengeti (Central)
Day 6: JuLY 01. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Day 7: July 02. Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Day 8: July 03. Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation area
Day 9: July 04. Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.
Day 10. June 05. Arusha to Kilimanjaro International AirportAll of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited!
How much does this cost?
African Migration Safari $4690 - 10 Days, land only (airfare not included). Price is per person, double occupancy.
We offer roommate matching.
Solo supplement $650RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 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 REQUESTLand Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals every day
- All park fees to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti.
- Crater service fees.
- Professional driver guide
- Open roof land cruiser vehicles
- Drinking water during the safariHave more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message Marc (screen name Oddie)AND/OR
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Click Here for our Request Form for all our international events
Fill out the info request form or 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 other attendees.We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
One other thing to think about . . . Since you made it all the way to Africa, why not add a few days on the beautiful Zanzibar islands? We offer optional extension to this stunning beach destination after the safari!. Don't forget to inquire about that when you sign up!
We ALSO have Mt Kilimanjaro Trek for those who are interested in a more challenging and active type of vacation!
Click Here for our other events, local or long distance.
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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