
What we’re about
Welcome to the OC Good Life!
We are glad you found us! OC Good Life is one of the largest socially oriented Meetup groups in the entire country, so you have come to the right place! You only live once! Our group of fun, friendly people, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, will welcome you. We're lucky to live in Orange County where we can (and will) enjoy local social activities like:
Dining
Wine Tasting
Dancing
Volleyball
Hiking and Biking
Museums
Art Exhibits
Live Music
Cultural Festivals
Karaoke
Educational events
Happy Hours
Travel
House dinners and house parties
Game nights
Boating events
Sporting events
Trivia contests
and
Enjoying all that the Good Life in the OC has to offer!
After much discussion with people just like you, we were inspired to create this group for the same reasons that you are here. We are all looking to do fun things together, as a group of friends, and meet other people in the local area that enjoy going out and having fun. Trying that trendy new restaurant or going out on the dance floor somewhere new is much more enjoyable when you do it with fun people in a group.
* We always want everyone to feel welcome, and that means that we are committed to having everyone feel comfortable as well as safe. If it's your first time to one of our events, please don't be afraid that you won't know anyone. We will make sure you are welcome.
* Suggestions are always welcome, and we'd love to have as many different types of events that as you can think up.
* Together we will have new experiences, explore new places, try new things, and enjoy all that Orange County and surrounding areas (and even the entire world!) have to offer. Whatever your interests, you will find an event for yourself in this group.
We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Picturesque Portugal & Awesome Azores!Porto, Porto
Portugal & the Azores
September 16th - September 30th, 2025
Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/portugal-azores-group-tours/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Portugal and Azores tour. It is an excellent program in a small group that highlights the diverse and stunning culture of Old-World Portugal and the gorgeous landscapes, beaches, and villages of the Azores.
Part 1: Mainland Portugal (8 Nights/9 Days)
Porto & the North (3 Nights)
- Privately guided walking tour of city landmarks including city hall, D. Luis bridge, and Stock Exchange Palace
- The most colorful & lively district: Discover Ribeira
- Wine tasting while exploring the valley: Road trip along the route that offers viewpoints, wine, and walks
- Cruise on the Douro
Central Portugal & Mountain Villages (1 Night)
- Free time in Piódão village: This is the perfect place to wander the narrow streets and peculiar alleys made of shale rock
- Exploring Foz d'Égua: This moderate hike begins in Piódão and takes us to an idyllic and unforgettable little village
- Convent of the Soothing of the Blessed Sacrament: This historical landmark and former 18th-century convent is our hotel for the night!
- The Schist Villages: Talesnal & Casal de São Simão
- Fragas de São Simão Walkway: The wooden paths embrace dramatic granite landscapes, steep hills, an enchanting valley, and also vestiges of laurel forest
Coimbra & the Coast (2 Nights)
- Privately guided tour of the University City
- Visit University of Coimbra: Highlights include their massive Baroque Library and Cabinet of Curiosities filled with unusual treasures through the ages
- The Old Cathedral built in 1117
- The Walled Labyrinth privately guided walking tour of Óbidos'
Lisbon, City of Hills (2 Nights)
- Guided tuk-tuk adventure in the capital
- St. George's Castle: Towering dramatically above Lisbon, the 11th-century fortifications
- Belém Tower & the Monument of Discoveries: See and photograph these World-Heritage Sites that represent the epi-center of the Portuguese Age of Discovery.
Part 2: The Azores (6 Nights/7 Days)
São Miguel: The Green Isle (2 Nights)
- Botanical gardens and hot springs
- The most unique meal in the world: The stew cooked using Furnas’s natural volcanic heat!
- The oldest tea plantation in Europe
- Epic photos at viewpoints
- Giant caldera hike
- The Azorean Pineapple: A fun stop takes us to one of the 6,000 pineapple plantations on the island
Faial: The Blue Isle (2 Nights)
- Explore the great crater & interpretation center
- Photograph from multiple viewpoints the caldeira, a massive volcanic cone now classified as a nature reserve
- Enjoy sprawling views of Ponta da Espalamaca with views of Horta town, the Northern Atlantic, and nearby islands
Pico: The Mountain Island (Day Trip)
- Cachorro Rocks: A photo stop reveals unique volcanic rock formations
- Visit Adega a Buraca winery to sample their product and learn about the process
- Visit Whaling Factory and Fishermen Museum to learn about the island's early economic driver
- Visit Church of São Mateus
- Criação Velha Vinyards: The unique methods for producing grapes ideal for winemaking on such difficult terrain is what lead to this site's important designation. Lajido da Criação Velha is the best example showcasing the art of dividing the land and planting vines in the lava rock.
Flores: The Flower Island (2 Nights)
- The westernmost county in Europe
- A curious rock: Rocha dos Bordões is the postcard image and symbol of Flores. The basaltic formation provides a unique and unforgettable landscape with geometrical rock columns that resemble a man-made structure
- The great fajãs: This Portuguese term describes the beautiful coastal formation of a small flat land on the ocean below giant cliffs
- More beauty at the highest point: The Morro Alto forest reserve area is the highest point on Flores Island
- The 7 Lagoas: We'll explore this lush area with a number of serene lakes throughout the valleys
Corvo Day Trip: The Black Isle
- Caldeirão, The Crater: This ancient crater is responsible for the epic landscape of the extinct volcano that gave rise to the island
- The Village: Vila Nova do Corvo is the sole town on the entire island and unites the old and new in two distinct sections
- Lots of wind: Before electricity came to the island wind was the main source of food production via a number of windmills. Today 3 unique windmills still stand and function from this long-lost tradition
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Price: $4,495
Single Supplement: $895Deposit: $600
Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/portugal-azores-group-tours/
- Learn How to Make Dating Work For You - For Singles 50 and overLink visible for attendees
** Please Read the Entire Description Before You RSVP **
EVENT OVERVIEW: This weekly FREE educational Zoom online video discussion is for Singles who are 50+ to learn how to make dating work for you. It is hosted by Relationship Coach Christine Baumgartner. She will be giving dating advice, have topics of discussion, gives advice on how to connect, stay connected, give tips to help you navigate your dating life, and have a Q&A session. Occasionally she will have guests who will share their relationship success through her coaching.This event is also Scheduled with other Meetup groups.
** Attendance Rules **
These Attendance Rules are placed to prevent people who are disrupters, stalkers, predators, AI BOTS, and scammers from participating, attending and disrupting this event, and to protect the safety and security of our attendees/ members, and the quality of this event.
A. Age: You must be age 50 or over
B. Profile Photo: We must be able to identify all attendees. All attendees must have a current clear unobscured profile photo of yourself (no sunglasses, hats, scarves, group shots, blurry photo, animals, nature scenes, or anything that would prevent us from identifying you).
C. Profile Name: Your profile name must be your real name (no letters, titles, abbreviations, nicknames, or numbers)
D. Logging into the Zoom Event: Upon logging into and entering the Zoom event, all Attendees must have their video and audio turned on.
E. Location: Online Attendees must be in the United States or Canada
F. Privacy Policy: We ask that everyone respect the privacy of this events attendees. Attendees may open up and share a personal information about themselves. Please keep their private life to yourself and confidential.
H. Sexual Harassment/ Stalking Policy: Sexual harassment and stalking is prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes making verbal comments, making sexually suggestive comments, and using explicit language. Stalking includes unsolicited communication via Meetup messaging (email), attending an event specifically to pursue, harass, annoy, taunt, or contact a specific person, or member of the opposite sex.You must have the Zoom app, video and audio capability to participate in this meeting.
1. Verify that your computer, Android or Apple device has both video and audio/microphone capability
2. If you haven't already done so, please download the Zoom app before attending (the app and use is free).
* A. Download to a computer (desktop/notebook): https://zoom.us/download
* B. For Android devices (smartphone or tablet), download from the "Google Play Store" app
* C. For iPhone or iPad, download from the Apple "App Store"
. Join the call at 6:00 PM (PT) by clicking on one of these methods:
* A. Go to: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81063025620?pwd=VHJIbUFLdWIvMHE3V3o2aTVBY3IzQT09] (allow to launch the Zoom app)
* B. Go to: https://zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID 81063025620 and Password 350364 (allow to launch the Zoom app)
If you use your laptop or desktop computer, you'll be able to see everyone on your monitor (screen), but you'll be limited to only viewing one or two people at a time if you use a tablet, smartphone, iPhone, iPad, or smaller device.FEEDBACK: >> Please complete the Feedback form for this Coaching Session by Clicking Here <<:
Please visit Christine's website for more information, and schedule a complimentary one on one session.
Christine's Website
http://www.theperfectcatch.com
Christine's Email:
Christine@ThePerfectCatch.com
Christine's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePerfectCatch