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Kick off the evening with a cozy dinner at Crêpe de la Crêpe, then head over to Old World Village’s Christmas festivities within a few steps for a charming, festive hangout filled with lights, treats, and holiday vibes.

Crêpe de la Crêpe – Huntington Beach, CA

Arrival Time: 5:00 PM
Crêpe de la Crêpe is a cozy French café known for savory and sweet crêpes, warm drinks, and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Reservations are not available, so we’ll arrive on time and wait together to be seated. Showing up on time is important if you want to sit with the group.
More Info: https://www.yelp.com/biz/creme-de-la-crepe-huntington-beach?osq=creme+la+crepe

Old World Village Christmas Festival – Huntington Beach, CA
Arrival Time: Around 6:30–7:00 PM (flexible depending on dinner pace)
After dinner, we’ll head over to Old World Village to enjoy the Christmas festival. The village turns into a festive European-style setting with holiday lights, seasonal décor, and a warm atmosphere. There are plenty of venues offering Christmas-inspired alcoholic drinks, desserts, pretzels, and other European food and treats. I’ve been here recently with friends, and it was truly charming and festive. Ugly Christmas sweaters are highly encouraged.

Tickets: No tickets required
More Info (Christmas Festival): https://christmasmarketoc.com/
More Info (Venues & Live Music): https://oldworldhb.com/

What to Wear / What to Expect:

• What to Wear: Ugly Christmas sweaters are encouraged. Dress warmly and comfortably for walking and standing outdoors.
• What to Expect: A relaxed evening with dinner, strolling, holiday lights, festive drinks, desserts, and plenty of time to hang out and explore at your own pace.

Important Notes:

• Punctuality Matters: Crêpe de la Crêpe does not take reservations, so arriving on time is important if you want to be seated with the group.
• Payment: Bring cash in case check-splitting is limited or to simplify group payments.
• Parking & Meetup: Parking is free. I will send a pinpoint location to the parking structure about 2 hours before the meeting time.
• Game Plan: Timing for the Christmas festival is flexible depending on how long dinner takes and the group’s pace.

Email policy :

We're using Meetup Pro to manage multiple meetup groups, which means we will be receiving your email information when you RSVP. We value your privacy and won't share your details with third parties without explicit consent. Your email will only be used for necessary communications related to the Wisdom Tree Forum™ (if necessary).

Want a preview of what this looks like? Check this out to see the beach Christmas tree and sunset vibes:
https://funorangecountyparks.com/beach-christmas-tree-crystal-cove.html

Join us for a festive beach walk at Crystal Cove State Beach as we head toward the iconic Christmas tree by the ocean around sunset. Expect ocean views, fresh sea air, and a relaxed holiday-season workout.

Crystal Cove State Beach – Newport Coast, CA
Arrival Time: 3:30 PM–3:45 PM (depending on parking option)
This is a flexible beach walk where you can choose your distance and pace. Walk, power-walk, or jog anywhere from about 1 to 4 miles along the shoreline. The route includes paved paths, soft sand, and a few rocky sections, so plan accordingly. Sand walking can be more challenging than it looks.

Along the way, we’ll pass the Crystal Cove Historic District, a National Register of Historic Places with restored beach cottages from the 1920s and 1930s. Wildlife sightings such as seals, dolphins, and whales are common. We’ll turn around near the Beachcomber Café or where the cliffs stop us, then return the same way.

Route Overview:
We’ll start near the northern parking lot bathrooms, descend to the beach, and walk south on the sand. Level 1 participants can turn back at any time based on comfort and pace.

Distance & Difficulty:

• Distance: Approximately 2–4 miles round trip
• Time: 1–2 hours
• Elevation: About 100 ft gain/loss
• Pace: Slow walk to fast walk or jog
• Level: All levels welcome

Parking Options (Choose One):

Free Street Parking Option
From Pacific Coast Highway, turn toward the ocean on Cameo Shores Rd, then make an immediate right onto Hampden Rd. Park along the street.

Meetup Time: 3:30 PM

Meetup Location: Intersection of Cameo Shores Rd and Hampden Rd
This group will walk approximately 0.5 miles into the park.
State Park Paid Parking Option ($15 or valid state park pass)
From Pacific Coast Highway, turn toward the ocean at Newport Coast Dr and enter Crystal Cove State Park. Turn right and park at the first lot to meet us at the north (Lot #1) restrooms. Park there and walk north on the paved trail to the bathrooms.

Meetup Time: Around 3:45 PM

Meetup Location: Bathrooms at the northern parking lot
Please indicate in your RSVP which parking option you plan to use.

What to Wear / Bring:

• Water
• Sunglasses and a hat
• Flip flops, sandals, or water shoes
• Comfortable layers for sunset
• Optional barefoot walking on sand if preferred

Helpful Links:

• Crystal Cove State Park Info: http://www.crystalcovestatepark.org/
• Crystal Cove Beachfront Map:
  https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/CrystalCove_Coves_And_Beaches.pdf

Important Notes:

• This is a group workout and social walk, not a guided hike. There is no designated leader or sweeper.
• You are free to turn back at any time based on comfort and pace.
• Please be mindful of footing on sand and rocky areas as daylight fades.

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See you there!

Email policy :
We're using Meetup Pro to manage multiple meetup groups, which means we will be receiving your email information when you RSVP. We value your privacy and won't share your details with third parties without explicit consent. Your email will only be used for necessary communications related to the Wisdom Tree Forum™ (if necessary).