SURFING! Surf trips, surf buds, beach trips, surf shop visits, all things surfing! From beginners to pros (or pros that dont mind surfing with us newbies), this crew is exclusive to those who have a passion for surfing and want to make some great surfing friends and have a great time! All who have a love of surfing are welcome!

Tired of working in solitude from home? Feeling unmotivated? Working out of the coffee shop and always smelling like espresso? (not that smelling like coffee isn't the hip new thing...) Or maybe you are paying WAY too much for one of those fancy shmancy, stuffy -- er I mean, executive -- suites? That’s why we created CoLoft. The main theme here is that we work better together, not alone. CoLoft is a coworking space where you can get work done, run your business, and meet and converse with like-m …

This group is dedicated to providing a conduit for those interested in all things film. Focused on Westside theater venues, we pick choice new wide releases, acclaimed indies, and highly touted foreign films. Of course, we will also include special showings of classic films and special events with actor, writer and/or director Q&A's. We are also committed to providing a venue and desire for discussing the film after its showing. Usually, this will be as simple as a nearby coffee shop or dine …

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

Working Village is all about the local community. We are a co-working space in Santa Monica close by the beach! We started our space to help freelancers, start ups, small businesses and others have a place to work that isn't their home or a coffee shop. We also use our space to hold events for the local community. We host a monthly networking mixer, "Taste of the Town" which is sponsored by a local Santa Monica restaurant. This is a great opportunity for people from all fields to come together, …

We are the number one group for traveler parties, resources, and those who wish to engage in the international community. HISM hosts events which put travelers in contact with other travelers to swap stories and travel tips. We also offer free work shops and opportunities to meet up with international travelers staying in Los Angeles.

Welcome to Fitness Breakfast! I am really excited to start this new group and welcome everyone interested in learning how to improve their appearance, health and well being through proper diet and exercise. Fitness Breakfast is different from other weight loss related groups. I will not ask you to bring a towel or a yoga mat and we won't cook either. So what do we do, then? We meet at a local coffee shop or at my place (Mar Vista), and in a very relaxed atmosphere we “talk weight loss”! You will …

I decided to start this group because I really wanted to connect with other first time expecting mothers. Most of my close friends in LA don't have kids and this will be my first. I think its important to have an opportunity to share your experiences with other first time expecting mothers. Our meet ups are casual just an opportunity to meet other expectant moms, share resources (!!!) and make new friends. Once our little ones are born - I am hoping that everyone will stay connected. It will be …

This group is for stay at home mom’s of babies and toddlers who would like to get together primarily during the weekdays. We can explore local parks, coffee shops, indoor play areas, and a variety of classes on the Westside. Hopefully we can throw in a few fun moms night out and family days on the weekends as well! It will be a great opportunity for stay at home moms to get out and meet others in the same situation.

The Revel Room is a group for women seeking a bit of style reinvention. Every now and then, it's good to shake things up! Maybe style has never been your thing, you're newly single, dating, recently moved to town, or just decided you want to take your look to the next level! If you're ready to spruce up your look by finding a new style that works for you, join us! This group is dedicated to the exploration of style: affordable, classic, flirty, sexy and sophisticated style! Revelers will be intr …

Men: Style is not an expertise or sensibility reserved exclusively for entertainers, gay men and spoiled girls! Some of us have a bit more ease and creative flow than others when it comes to the art of transforming or shifting elements of style. You may not have a natural eye for making a look work, but that doesn't mean you can't be your own best version of James Bond, James Dean, Kanye, Brad or whatever male sex icon you admire. A unique, stylish look doesn't have to be expensive, it doesn't h …

Start the Saturday and Sunday with a mountain bike ride in the morning! Where: From the Santa Monica bike path to the Santa Monica Mountains at Will Rogers State Park to Back Bone Trail How do I find it?: Go to Google maps and search for "Bike Attack in Santa Monica" at 2400 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. We are starting at the back entrance of Bike Attack at 8.00am sharp. We will ride for 2-3 hours and travel 10-25 miles (depending on trail). We start at the bike path and go up the street …

Love to read? Like talking about books with interesting people? Want to check out bars and coffee shops in the West LA/Santa Monica area? Join us! The first meetup is on a  Monday, but after that meetups will be the second Tuesday of the month. We'll read both fiction and nonfiction books. Whether you're new to LA or just looking to make some new friends and find new things to read, all bookworms are welcome.

This group is for Large Format photographers who wish to network and brainstorm with other LF film photographers. Come and show off your large format view/field or monorail camera! Photographers who are new to LF are welcome as are those who are established and happy to pass on advice to those just starting out. It doesn't matter what you shoot, whether it's landscape, portrait, architecture or still life etc, as long as you're shooting LF or MF film but not digital. Also welcome are creatives …

Hello Ladies! I created this group for females in their 20’s, living in the Santa Monica area that are looking to create lasting friendships. My goal is to pull together a fun group of young women who share similar interests. Join this group if you enjoy chatting over coffee and tea, dining socials, movie nights, scrapbooking , wine & cheese, museums, happy hours, and mainly just having someone to chat with. I would like to create a few meetups per month and take in any suggestions from members. …

I would like all of you to know that our True Fitness Group 2013 is starting in less than 2 weeks! If you want to be in the best shape ever, learn how to be healthy and learn how to go through 2013 achieving one goal after another... Join us! 3 and 6 week sessions along with $20 Drop ins! -6 different workouts! stairs, run, resistance training, swim, hike and yoga -11 steps nutrition plan (For 3&6 week sessions only). Easy to follow and doesn't requires much cooking if that's not your thing. …

I created this group for women in their 30s and 40s but we are open to any ages. We are working professionals looking to meet new friends for dining out, bar hopping, beach trips, festivals, sunset cruises, shopping, movies and any other local events that may be going on. As the organizer for the group, I always tell new members that I am open to any ideas for events and if you have suggestions you can post what you want on the site. Before I became an organizer I was a member of other meetup gr …

Calling all LA Tech Leaders, Devops Leaders, IT Managers / Directors, Infrastructure Managers, Operations Managers and anyone who has leadership and/or decision making responsibilities and would like to network with others in the same boat. Do you straddle the line between DOING operations and RUNNING operations? The goal of this group is to be able to share our challenges, compare notes and become better informed tech leaders. What worked and what didn't. If you are in a leadership position an …

Maybe you’re in school, maybe working, maybe just trying to figure out what you want to do with your life. The question is are you living? Take advantage of the opportunities and moments you have now. Every day I want to learn something new and cool, experience life to the fullest, meet fun people, and enjoy the communities around me. If you agree with me this is the meetup to join. Playa 20s is about providing these opportunities, as an informal social network and by connecting people in thei …

NextSpace @ Amplify is an innovative workspace & collaborative coworking community. Your Best Work Happens Here. Venice Beach is a unique convergence of art, tech, creativity and innovation. Smack-dab in the middle of it is NextSpace's 5th location on Amplify's new accelerator campus. The Amplify campus is purpose-built for working, learning and networking, and NextSpace @ Amplify will provide the perfect complement of coworking and community to the energy and talent found in the Amplify acceler …