About us
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
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Argentina Unbound - Small Group Trip!
Mine Hotel, Gorriti 4770, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires, ARNovember 3 – 13, 2026
Join here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/argentina-small-group-tours/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club have created a brand new adventure to Argentina - where vibrant city life meets untamed natural beauty. From the tango rhythms and grand boulevards of Buenos Aires to the thunderous spectacle of Iguazú Falls, this immersive adventure blends culture, scenery, and flavor at every turn.
Wander the colonial charm of Salta, venture across the dazzling white expanse of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, and sip crisp Torrontés wines in the sun-soaked Calchaquí Valleys. Stand in awe at the edge of the legendary Devil’s Throat, where cascading water, mist, and rainbows create an unforgettable moment.
With boutique accommodations, expert private guides, and a thoughtfully paced itinerary, this journey showcases the remarkable diversity of Argentina—spanning cosmopolitan cities, high-altitude deserts, celebrated wine regions, and one of the world’s most breathtaking waterfalls. Should you want to do more, there's an optional extension to Patagonia!- 10 Nights/11 Days
- Buenos Aires (3 Nights) | Salta (2 Nights) | Cafayate (2 Nights) | Iguazu Falls (3 Nights)
- Classy boutique hotels & resorts
- Domestic flight INCLUDED - $850 value!
- Breakfast daily
- 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners included
- Privately guided adventures throughout
- All taxes, transfers, fees included
Email us directly at joinus@photoflytravel.com to receive a detailed daily itinerary!
Buenos Aires - 3 nights
- City Tour: On the north side, see the trendy neighborhood of Palermo, visit Recoleta Cemetary home to the final resting place of notable Argentinians, walk along Basilica del Pilar, the Public Law School, and the iconic Floralis Generica sculpture. On the south side, visit the Plaza Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and walk the widest avenue in South America.
- Dinner at Asado Restaurant: Enjoy local wines and grilled meats on a traditional parilla fired by wood and charcoal embers.
- Evening Tango Show (optional): Dinner and a show to appreciate the country's world-famous dance - tango!
Salta - 2 nights
Salta Highlights: Explore the Cathedral (resting place of General Güemes), San Francisco Church, and key museums. Take in sweeping views from San Bernardo Hill, visit the Battle of Salta Monument and San Lorenzo village, and browse local crafts at the Artisan Market.- Salinas Grandes: Marvel at the vast white salt flats of the high Andes, where geometric patterns, turquoise pools, and salt-carved structures create a surreal desert landscape.
Cafayate – 2 nights
- Scenic Drive to Cafayate: Travel south from Salta along Route 68 through the Lerma Valley, passing historic villages and the dramatic Quebrada de las Conchas, where wind-carved formations like the Amphitheater, Devil’s Throat, and Castles create a landscape of striking color and shape.
- Wine Tasting Experience: Visit local wineries to sample Cafayate’s signature Torrontés, celebrated for its fresh, aromatic character shaped by the region’s high-altitude terroir.
- Leisure Time in Cafayate: Enjoy a full day at your own pace—revisit a favorite vineyard, stroll the charming main square, or unwind amid the surrounding vineyards.
Iguazu Falls – 3 nights
- Brazilian Side of Iguazú Falls: Explore Iguazú National Park in Brazil, where sweeping walkways reveal panoramic views of San Martín Island and iconic cascades like Bosetti, San Martín, and Tres Mosqueteros—often framed by vivid, ever-present rainbows.
- Argentine Side of Iguazú Falls: Spend a full day immersed in lush rainforest, walking the Upper and Lower Circuits for close-up views of powerful waterfalls. The highlight: standing at the edge of the immense Devil’s Throat as water thunders into a misty abyss.
- The Great Adventure: Experience the falls from below on a thrilling zodiac ride that brings you face-to-face with the crashing cascades, followed by a scenic river journey and a 4x4 drive through the jungle along the Yacaratiá trail.
- Farewell Dinner Experience: Celebrate the journey with exceptional food, wine, and local culture, sharing stories with fellow travelers in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Price: $4,295
Single Supplement: $1,395Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/argentina-small-group-tours/
OPTIONAL PATAGONIA EXTENSION
November 13 - November 16, 2026
Extend your Argentina adventure with a journey south to legendary El Calafate, gateway to the breathtaking world of Patagonian glaciers. During three unforgettable nights in the “Capital of the Glaciers,” witness immense walls of ancient ice crashing into vivid turquoise waters, cruise among drifting icebergs, and experience the raw beauty of the southern Andes at the edge of the world. Wild, powerful, and endlessly photogenic, it’s the perfect grand finale to an extraordinary journey.El Calafate – 3 nights
- Perito Moreno Glacier: Prepare to be amazed by this enormous, ever-advancing wall of ice—over three miles wide and rising up to 200 feet above the water. From panoramic walkways along the Los Témpanos Canal, watch as massive лед chunks crack and thunder into the lake below, creating an unforgettable, echoing spectacle. One of Argentina’s most iconic natural wonders, it’s a moment that truly stays with you.
- Todo Glaciares Cruise: Sail from Puerto Punta Bandera into the icy expanse of Lago Argentino, navigating through the narrow Boca del Diablo into a world of towering glaciers and drifting icebergs. Admire the distant immensity of Upsala Glacier and the soaring face of Spegazzini, the tallest in the park, while passing smaller hanging glaciers along the way. A short forest walk leads to sweeping viewpoints and the Spegazzini Refuge—perfect for taking in Patagonia’s grandeur from the edge of the ice.
Price: $1,849
Single Supplement: $195Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/argentina-small-group-tours/
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1st Holiday Mixer of the season: Potluck@Hollywood Sculpture Garden (free event)
The Hollywood Sculpture Garden, 2430 Vasanta Way, Hollywood, CA 90068, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USThe Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A SOCIAL THERE!!!
It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go.
(for free)
Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden.
This is intended as a "New To Meetup Mixer." Meaning if you are new to Meetup, or new to the group, been in the group for a while but not attended an event or even just new to the city, . . . then come.
A perfect way to meetup some quality people over some even better wine.
And very perfect if this is your first meetup ever!! Come join us.
If you are an existing member, . . . then you are equally welcome. After all . . who will be the welcome wagon for all the new people?
Now . . . A little bit MORE about this event:
Sunset is expected for 4:55 PM
4 PM Event STARTS
4 to 5 PM . . . General arrival window.
4:55 PM . . . . Sunset (if all goes according to plan)
6:00 PM . . . . The light show begins
4:0 PM to 8:59 . . . General socializing & art appreciation over food and drinks.
9:00 PM Event Ends
9:01 onwards . . . the night is young. Head off to other cool places with new friends.Oh!!!!!! One other thing
It's Pot-luck/Drink-luck.
Your ticket for entry is a dish or a drink. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. Or a nice bottle of wine, or dozen beers (if cheap beer), 6 pack of craft beer.
We will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc.
Frist: RSVP
SECOND: Be sure to Fill out the Attendees Form so have name on guest list https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9
Third: Pick up a dish or drink to bring to the event.
Fourth: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun.I know what you are thinking . . .
- will this be fun?
- is this a cool place?
- will there be people as cool as me there?
- or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . .
- will I be able to fit in and enjoy too?
And the answer is yes to all.
WATCH THIS!!! Here is a vid from an actual event we did there. It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI
And to see pix from past visits. https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJAThe Plan:
- Event Starts 4:00 PM
- We socialize . . . Catch Sunset.
- Then more socialize and the the lights will go on.
Question: Tell me about this socialize thing?
Answer: It's a Potluck. Bring a dish. OR bring Merlot. Then social happens from there.Question: The cost for all this?
Answer: FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring a dish or drinks.PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info.
This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks.
Some goals for this event . . .
- To make new friends.
- To make more friends.
- To go to new places.
- To be more social (in real life).
NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint.
We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.
6 attendees
Need Someone to Talk With? Phone/Zoom with Joe Mohammed
·OnlineOnlineIf you're feeling overwhelmed, in crisis, or suicidal, please dial 988 to speak with a trained professional. You're not alone, and help is always available.
Life can be tough, & sometimes we just need someone to talk to. Social isolation is okay—but social elimination is not. If you're going through a stressful time & need a listening ear, I'm here.
I'm not a licensed counselor, & I can't offer professional advice. But I can offer presence, compassion, & a space to talk. No judgment, no pressure—just someone on the other end of the line.- “I respect that many callers choose not to post their RSVP for anonymity. Please call ahead to confirm my availability, as being stood up is unfair to my time. Let’s keep our conversation concise and focused — highlights only, not a full autobiography. 10–15 minutes are fine. Thank you!”concise and focused — highlights only, not a full autobiography. 10–15 minutes are fine. Thank you"
Phone Hours:
Calls are accepted between 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time at 714-Phone # (714) 814-0447
Email: You can also reach me at **drcr4me@yahoo.com** Zoom Chats:
Zoom is available by pre-arrangement. Please honor your RSVP—
Wishing you strength, peace, & better days ahead!2 attendees
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