What we’re about
Meet other atheists, skeptics, humanists, and agnostics who are interested in exercise, good conversation, and taking advantage of the beautiful hiking trails all around us as Californians!
We will meet at varying locations in and around Greater Los Angeles.
This group is a subgroup of the non-profit community, Atheists United.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Science Saturday: Mount Wilson ObservatoryMount Wilson Observatory, Mount Wilson, CA
Join us for a docent-led tour of the Mount Wilson Observatory in Los Angeles!
GET TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/science-sunday-mount-wilson-observatory (no resale)
Tickets are $25 per person for active members and their guests ($35 per person for non-members and their guests) and include a two-hour, expert-led, private tour.
Your ticket will get you access to a docent-led talk on the history of the institution, walk around the grounds (two hours or more), and visits to the major telescopes, and close-up looks at the instruments with descriptions of their operation. Marvel at the many amazing discoveries made over the years!
Please note that the Mount Wilson Observatory is on top of a mountain and extra driving time might be required. Dress according to the weather.
Notes:
- Please meet at the Cosmic Cafe at 10 AM (Tour will start promptly)
- Children are welcome with adult supervision, but children younger than 8 are not recommended.
- Parking is free
- If the event is postponed because of weather, we will inform ticket holders by email.
- Cell phone signals do not work on the mountain top.
Purchase tickets now! (Only 30 member discounted tickets are available)
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At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in this event you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct policy. Please contact Evan Clark at evan@atheistsunited.org with any questions.
- VENICE CANALS & MORE WALK (Cross-Post with SO CAL EXPLORERS)South Beach Park Playground, Santa Monica, CA
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE
Date: Saturday, May 24, 11:00 AM.
We walk 11:15 AM sharp! If you have trouble finding me, post a message in the event. I won't wait unless you contact me.Meet at the South Beach Park Playground
3400 Barnard Way · Santa Monica, CA, just north of Venice Beach (see map)Street parking is difficult & beach parking is $$$$$. CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Message me if you are lost.
Total distance is approximately 4 miles.
We will walk at a moderate pace to take in the sights.About:
The famous canals that Abbot Kinney built in the early 20th Century, which gave the name to Venice, are all long gone, but there is a separate set of canals that is still there, and they are a very nice area to explore on foot. Many southern Californians have never seen them, and don't even know they exist. They had fallen on hard times by the 70's, but are now restored and surrounded by great architecture.From Ocean Park, in the southern end of Santa Monica, we walk the never-boring Venice Beach, then over to the canals. We will very casually wind through the canals. You don't rush through here! Then we go back up Abbot Kinney Blvd. It still has old industrial brick buildings repurposed into shops, cafes, etc, We then go back up to Main St. in Ocean Park, which has lots of restaurants and a few notable landmarks.
There are a lot of cool buildings in the area, including a couple by world-famous architect Frank Gehry ( designed Disney Hall, etc.), such as the giant binoculars, now owned by Google.
We'll grab lunch on Main Street.. There are tons of restaurants in the area. Last 2 years we ate at Lula's Mexican, which has a really nice patio in the back.
This makes it about 4 miles total.
After lunch we can visit the relatively new Venice Heritage Museum 228 Main Street, #5, Venice, CA 90291
Here is some information on local landmarks: https://www.neighborhoods.com/blog/architectural-tour-venice-beach-ca
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