Suggested Groups near Laguna Beach, CA

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Support

Irvine, CA

For victims of narcissistic abuse that would like a support system. We are here to listen only and show respect. This is a judgement free zone. Started by Michelle Sotomayor, CPC, certified professional life coach and narcissistic abuse survivor.

324 members · Public

Sunrise to Sunset Hikers

Mission Viejo, CA

While this group is primarily focused on hiking, we also enjoy other forms of outdoor fun such as canoeing, biking, kayaking, camping and backpacking.... and a variety of special events including concerts, beach parties, museum, garden, art and holiday walks.

Our success is based in part on our ability to increase the fun factor of outdoor events,  often including a social activity such as picnics that include food and beverage. Our organizers also design conditioning hikes that are intended to enhance aerobic fitness and endurance. Our group has peaked virtually all the major mountains in Southern California, including Mt. Whitney. We strive to offer the most fun and scenic outdoor activities available to residents of Orange County.... events that are both in and out of area.

Our group is diverse, including young/middle/senior ages, singles and couples, and a mix of people with differing racial/ethnic/cultural/religious/political backgrounds. The unity of the Sunset Hikes Meetup centers on our shared love of fun, outdoor activities.

We do NOT ask for donations to support our administrative costs or charitable pursuits, however we do ask that you actively and enthusiastically participate in our events. So come on out! Make new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. We are all about having fun!

Check out the "Our Calendar" tab for a schedule of upcoming activities. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon....

We welcome you to the Sunrise to Sunset Hiking family!

Disclaimer:

Group organizer and assistant organizers assume no liability; hike at your own risk. By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all 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.

21128 members · Public

Orange County Sports and Recreation 20's and 30's

Irvine, CA

Whether you have been playing sports all your life, or looking to learn and pick up a sport, this group is for you. It's hard to find just a group of people to play a casual game of basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, any sport you name it. Make friends and socialize through sports and outdoor recreation!

We hope to be an fun, active, and friendly group. We have a 3-strike policy. If you are a no-show to 3 events, you will be kicked out. A no-show means not showing up to an event when you RSVP. Disrespect and hate is not tolerated. We are understand trash talk happens in competitive sports so keep it clean and leave it on the court/field!

If you’re interested in being an organizer, DM me!

1708 members · Private

OC Girlfriend Circles

Irvine, CA

Are You Interested In: 

• Making meaningful friendships? 

• Learning new skills to improve the friendships you have? 

• Meeting women who share your desire for healthy friendships? 

• Making real connections with women who are also looking for the same? 

We are looking for: 

• Women of all ages (21 to 101), in all stages of life who are seeking to find, create and build friendships. 

• Women who want to improve their friendship skills. 

• Women who are willing to be responsible for their behaviors and be respectful of others.

Who we are:

Our group was founded in August 2014.  We are a Women's Friendship group based on the concepts and principles in 2 books by Shasta Nelson.  

In "Friendships Don't Just Happen" we learn about the 5 Types or Circles of Friendships that we have in our lives and how to strengthen those circles so that we have friends in all areas of our life.

In "Frientimacy" we learn that there are 3 requirements to every friendship: Consistency, Positivity and Vulnerability.  The book goes into depth about each of these, how to develop them, and how to know which might be missing in your friendships.

We use these teachings by requiring consistency and commitment from our members.  You can't get to know people deep enough to develop and strengthen your friendship if you don't see them regularly.  Statistics tell us that it takes 7 interactions with one person to really start building friendship.  We keep our group numbers small, less than 50, to help improve the chances that you'll see the same people over and over again.

We are NOT just about the fun events or finding someone to do something with you.  We are very focused on our connections and for this reason there is always a time for connecting at every event.  This is the crucial component of our activities.  I understand that finding events you enjoy is important and we all LOVE to do fun stuff while creating memories and strengthening our bond but if the fun event is all you're looking for we aren't the right fit for you, there are LOTS of other Meetups for that.

We are open, warm and friendly.  

My Southern upbringing tends to shine through and I will go out of my way to make you feel welcome and included as will the rest of the group members.  

What we’re offering: 

• Interesting and fun events from low-key local OC to adventures around SoCal. 

• Examples of what we've done in the past:

Painting & Wine                             Escape Rooms                   Universal Studios/Disneyland              Glen Ivy Spa Day

Oscar Night Viewing Party          Slumber Parties                 Afternoon Tea                                         Museum visits

Scavenger Hunts                           Movies                                Restaurant Hopping                              Wine Tastings

Day-trips with carpooling             Girlfriend Getaways         Dancing & Concerts                              Theater 

• Events in evenings, daytime, weekday, weeknights, and weekends. 

• Pre-set monthly events: 

• Girlfriends Lunch on the first Thursday

• Girl's Night Out on the second Friday

• a Birthday Celebration event on the third Saturday for all the birthday ladies for that month

• Brunch & Fun day on the fourth Sunday

• We also have other events thrown in at various times, usually on the weekends but the occasional weeknight or weekday does sometimes happen too.

• Meaningful discussions and practical applications of great books/blogs on friendship including "Friendships Don’t Just Happen" by Shasta Nelson. 

• A welcoming, compassionate, and drama-free place for meeting new ladies and making genuine friendships.

Our guidelines/policies:

• The $25 membership dues are collected annually.  All new members receive a 30-day free trial before their dues is collected.  Dues are not pro-rated and are non-refundable.

• We try to keep our membership roster up-to-date and current.  As you can tell, we are not about the number of members but more about active, involved and committed members.  If you are not actively pursuing attendance at events, you may be removed.

• Please keep lines of communication with the organizer(s) open and timely.  Please make sure the organizer(s) know the best method of reaching you.

• If payment is required for an event, the member is responsible for any fees that may be associated with making online payments and unless stated otherwise, are non-refundable.

• No marketing or self-promoting of professional services of any kind  

57 members · Private

UCI Pick-Up Sports

Irvine, CA

CoEd Team sports organized by postdocs at UCI for graduate students, postdocs and faculty. All skill levels are welcome. We mainly play pick-up soccer games but feel free to request any other sports event (volley ball, tennis etc.). Events will be posted weekly along with the location, date and time.

To cover the cost of equipment, a 2 week trial is offered to new members, after which a one time fee of $10 is due (this applies only to non-postdoc members).

203 members · Private

Colony Of Misfits

Mission Viejo, CA

So I got tired of sorting through group after group and having a hard time finding one I connected with a lot. I realized I’m really trying to make friends as an adult which is super hard! Let’s admit it. I decided to make a group for anyone out there just looking for some people to talk to and maybe get a beer with either virtually or in real life again some day. I’d like to keep meetups varied on topics and while I may have listed some here like true crime, movies, podcasts, tv, etc please feel free to join if your interests are different because this is mostly about finding new friends.

The point of this group is to find small patches of common ground and connect over the weird things we love. Do you enjoy BASE jumping? Amazing! Teach the rest of us about it. Excited about the next hockey season coming up? Force some of us to watch a game with you. Do you love all things true crime? Great, we’re coming over to your place to watch Forensic Files.

Let’s go back to the days when we had friends not because we all liked the same thing, but because we enjoyed each other’s company and we knew it was important to try new things for our friends because it makes them happy. If you come with an open mind and a good attitude then you’re welcome.

1083 members · Public

OC Girls' Walking and Hiking Group

Costa Mesa, CA

Local, lighter, and later. Most of our walks are local and geared towards women with busy schedules. The goal is to get some exercise while socializing and enjoying the beautiful parks in trails Orange County has to offer. Request for specific hikes or walks in are totally welcomed. 

*RSVPing to any event posted by this group means you assume responsibility for your own personal safety and well being.

764 members · Public

Beginner Volleyball

Mission Viejo, CA

Looking to have a fun time with other beginner volleyball players. No pressure and fun times only!

542 members · Public

ELITE DINING AND HAPPY HOUR

Irvine, CA

Welcome Foodies and Libation lovers AGES 30’s-50’s!  Do you like great food, and interesting people? Fun, unusual or different activities where we almost end up dining and drinking?

This is your New HOME where friends come together to experience NOT ONLY new and different restaurants BUT explore new places in Orange County. Together we will be a family Promoting a place to relax, eat, drink,laugh, have stimulating conversations and share fun times.

THE PALATE: Lunch, Dinners and brunches will be intimate with a party of 6- 8people.

THE SOCIAL HOUR:Mingle to your hearts desire at our Group cocktail happy hours, Bar Crawls, Picnics on the beach of 20+ attendees.

I will be looking forward to bringing you opportunities to try new restaurants, specialty events and creative experiences!

Share the excitement with me-Cheers!

Naomi <br>

IF you enjoy coming to the venues -please CHIP IN: 

PAYPAL:  SPAMPROMO@AOL.COM

VENMO:NAOMI-MEETUP

225 members · Private

Single vs Relationships

Lake Forest, CA

Been burned in love? Relationships not working out?

Can’t confront the dating scene? Or just not ready for a serious relationship?

If you’re in the position of not being sure whether it’s better to be in a relationship or not, then this group is for you. We’ll be doing free webinars in which we’ll discuss what makes a relationship that’s worthwhile having, and how to fully get over a bad one. You can also learn how to avoid getting into a toxic relationship.

Typical pros people give for being single include:

- It’s better than being in an unhappy relationship
- You can focus on your goals and dreams
- Freedom to do what you want
- You can choose your own lifestyle
- Avoid the pain of a toxic relationship
- You won’t get heartbroken (again)

Typical pros people give for being in a relationship:

- Someone to share your life with
- Support from your partner or children
- A friend with whom to share your thoughts and concerns
- You can financially pool resources
- You can experience long-term love

The decision can be difficult, but what makes it much harder are your own emotions. Negative emotions from past bad relationships or witnessing your parents’ relationship troubles, can make you “decide” to stay single. You don’t want to be burned again or risk being burned. You might even feel an almost-physical reaction against the idea of getting into a relationship again.

In this group, we will be holding online webinars where you can learn how you can eliminate the negative emotions connected to your past bad experiences so that you can make a decision based on facts and what is truly best for you.

This group was created by South Coast Mission Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

127 members · Public

20's-30's Co-Ed Social Club

Tustin, CA

This group is designed to bring together men and women, age 21-39, who want to partake in fun activities together. Our plan is to do all kinds of activities, ranging from hikes, movie nights, winery tours, and happy hours. Suggestions for events are also appreciated!

If you're looking for a group of friends to hang out with after work, or on the weekends, this is the group for you!

2646 members · Private

Getting Over a Painful Breakup or Divorce

Lake Forest, CA

A bad breakup or divorce can be one of the most emotionally painful experiences. It can affect all parts of your life and make it difficult to form another relationship—or even think about forming one.

In this group we will be giving you support through this difficult time with free webinars on topics to help you put your old relationship into the past and successfully create a new one.

Some of the things you can learn include:

- How to speed your recovery after your breakup or divorce
- How to let go over the past and be able to start a new relationship
- What is a toxic relationship and how to avoid or get out of one
- Why relationships fail
- Why you can still feel the negative emotional effects of a breakup or divorce, even months or years after
- Why people can act irrationally in a relationship
- Who you should avoid at all costs in a relationship
- What’s at the bottom uncontrollable anger, resentment or jealousy

A nasty divorce, a painful breakup, a failed relationship, all these can embitter you and make you think it is better to be alone. That’s rarely the answer. People usually do better with a partner in life—as long as it’s the right person. We can show you how you can fully get over your breakup or divorce and what characteristics to look out for when choosing your next partner. Come join us!

This group was created by South Coast Mission, Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

73 members · Public

OC Women's Art, Theater and Foodies Meetup

Irvine, CA

This group is for women in the Orange County area who want to meet and build friendships based on the shared interests of art, theater and great food & wine. Let's get together and enjoy live theater, musical performances, small playhouses, museums, art walks, galleries, film, dinners, wine tastings, concerts, harbor boat rides, potluck parties, dining out, happy hours, brunches, day trips, birthday celebrations, fine dining, high teas, self defense training and anything else fun. Age group 40-70 years old women only, and MUST have a PayPal account or Venmo and a PHOTO of yourself posted on your profile no animals or flowers! Dressing appropriately is required for upscale dining & theater events.

NOTE:  This group is temporarily closed to new members right now.

2339 members · Private

Irvine Pick-Up Soccer

Irvine, CA

Co-ed group for players looking to play soccer in a competitive, safe, and friendly atmosphere. If you have any questions regarding the group, feel free to send me a private message.

2305 members · Private

Orange County Volleyball Association

Irvine, CA

Hello Volleyball players, We play indoor volleyball, sand volleyball, beach volleyball,and grass volleyball . We offer indoor open gym volleyball  to beach volleyball for beginners to advance volleyball players. We play  volleyball in Newport beach ,Huntington beach and Doheny beach. Our open gym volleyball is at the Saddleback  Valley Volleyball Club. Please join the this meetup and have a lot of fun.

9009 members · Public

Viet Food Bunch & Beyond

Westminster, CA

Are you tired of making meaningless connections? Losing touch with old friends? Haven’t found a good way to make new ones? Who says adulting can’t be fun?

Come eat.drink.play with us! 

Rinse and repeat.

Welcome! 

Don’t let the group name fool you. We welcome all types of people, except the ones who are creepy, disrespectful…you get the drift. 

When was the last time you connected with someone? And no, your last Facebook friend request doesn’t count. Like REALLY connected with someone.

Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong local, new to MeetUp or not, we want to bring together an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life in a social atmosphere that's friendly, relaxing, and safe.

EAT. Here’s some food for thought. How do you make your food taste better without adding any ingredients? Eat in the company of others. 

DRINK. Let's toast to food, fun, and friendships!

PLAY. We live in one of the most desirable destinations in the world. Let’s explore this urban playground we call home and perhaps even venture off the beaten path.

Life is meant to be lived, so what better way to do it than amongst good company as we share cultural and culinary tastes together by land, sea, car, camper, bike, and plane! Did we miss anything? Maybe segway or electric scooter?

Transparency is important to us, so let’s be frank for a minute. We are not interested in collecting membership dues or hitting membership quotas. Save that for your day job.

Instead, let’s take a break from corporate America or wherever you hail from when you come out to meet us. Let’s collect memories and hit the trails, instead.

If and when you are ready to host an event, please feel free to reach out to any of our organizers.

A few housekeeping items:

*All members must have a clear and recognizable picture (i.e. no cartoons, flowers, landscapes, masks, etc. You know who you are) so that we can identify you at events. Those without one are subject to removal from the group.

 *We ask that you respect all organizers, hosts, and attendees. This includes honoring your RSVPs and letting us know if you can’t make it. Those who "no show" will be subject to removal.

*We ask that you do not contact (message) members you haven’t met in real life. Safety first, right? Exceptions include inquiring about group events with prospective hosts and organizers.

*VFBB strives to foster a safe and comfortable space and community for all members. Harassment of any kind is not tolerated and is ground for removal from VFBB. This includes hostile, intimidating, and/or unwelcoming behavior.

**By joining our MeetUp group, you agree to the MeetUp terms of service releasing the organizers, assistant organizers, hosts, and members from any liability related to any incidents, injuries, or accidents that may occur at MeetUp events**

1516 members · Private

20's & 30's Exploring Southern California 🧭

Stanton, CA

This is a group for those who are new to town or who have lived their whole lives in Southern California. In this area we call home, everyday can be an opportunity to find a new adventure, to complete a bucket list item, or make a new friend. Southern California offers an endless array of events and attractions however convincing yourself to get out there takes a little motivation sometimes. In this group, we will attempt to take advantage of this paradise by creating a wide variety of events which explore Southern California; whether it's a day at the beach or hiking up some famous mountain peaks, trying a new restaurant, testing your trivia knowledge at a pub, braving the new rides at an amusement park. We will endeavor to do it all! \*\*Disclaimer\*\* 20s & 30s Exploring Southern California and it's organizers do not assume responsibility for any accident, illness, or injury that may occur during or resulting from our meet-up events. You agree you assume all risks and liability that are involved in our activities. Please always come prepared and know your personal limits while focusing on personal safety and health, including taking any precautions as recommended by the state of California Health Department. If anyone is making you feel uncomfortable please let an organizer know as any harassment, bullying, and general unwanted advancements are not allowed and may result in removal from the group. This group is not designed for dating and our main priority here is to create a community of friends with diverse and have a good atmosphere so please have respect for that purpose above any other concerns.

3572 members · Private

Disney Passholders Club (21-35)

Costa Mesa, CA

If you have a Disneyland pass, join us! For people ages 21-35 who enjoy Disneyland! We can meet for all day Disney trips, after work trips, and weekend trips!

333 members · Public