I have been living in Santa Cruz for 6 years now and one thing is so very apparent. It's not easy to build a network and community of friends in Santa Cruz if you did not grow up in Santa Cruz. I love living in this extremely beautiful part of the world but one also needs a community of friends at the same time. You don't have to be a transplant in Santa Cruz although that is what I am. All are welcome. There is no age range or requirement. If you live in the Santa Cruz area (including all surro …

Active 55+ adults, single or coupled, enjoying sponsored indoor and outdoor events and social gatherings. Participants are encouraged to try out all the varied activities. About us: GES 55+ Social Club was actually started in Santa Cruz more than 30 years ago as Green Earth Singles.  Over time the focus of the group has expanded from outdoors activities to all kinds.  Moreover, couples are now active members too.  It's become the norm to abbreviate the group's name to "GES". Here are a few tips …

Karaoke, billiards, game nights, movies, beach parties, poker, pot lucks, bowling, happy hour, concerts, wine tasting, street fairs, submarine races, food fights... We are a social group of people who meet to make friends and have fun. This group is not limited to single people. There are no age restrictions. Like to walk or hike? Check out Take a Hike. Hiking Friends looks good if you can keep up. Want more social events? Look into Santa Cruz Minglers

We are a social group of people who want to make more friends and do fun activities. We focus on making friends friends face to face, fun singles, activities partners, checking out the night life, a happy hour, new resturants, comedy clubs, festivals, or maybe a beach bonfire. Let just get together and have some fun, and some laughs. We want to attract people young at heart, active, easy going, adventurous, and friendly. So, if you want to make more friends, or do fun activities, come join us!!!

The Best Things in Life Are Free! So, Come hang out with us in nature:-) Are you an outdoor enthusiasts looking to Hike? Are you in San Francisco Bay Area? Or even in San Jose/Santa Cruz? Come be social. New in Town? Looking to Meet New People or Friendships? 20's or 30's Something?  Here is a group designed for people with similar interests who enjoys Hiking, Backpacking and Outdoor Adventures. However, we do include occasional social events such as Wine tasting, Beer tasting, Sporting, Concert …

Asian American of The Bay Area,(AABA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living and working in the bay area. There are no age limits to join this group. We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as casual dinning, group potlucks, picnic and BBQ's , movie nights out or trying out a new local restaurant, check out new groupon deals from local community events to larger events, such as attending concerts or cultural activity. Ou …

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

I'm over 50yrs old and would like to get together with others that may be single or new to the area to meet and have a meal together and build new friendships and have a few laughs.

Welcome! We live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Join us as we explore it and make some new friends in the process! This group is for young adults in their 20s and 30s (only) who are looking to make new friends and hiking partners in their age group. We will alternate between shorter and longer hikes in and around the area to accommodate people of varying degrees of hiking experience, and will average one to two hikes per month. Well-behaved dogs will be welcome wherever trails …

Are you a "soul adventurer", self-proclaimed beach bum, or maybe just looking to make new friends for a good time? I am a 21 year old female college student who recently moved to Santa Cruz and I created this group to meet other like-minded individuals who are interested in having fun and exploring the area with genuinely positive and carefree people. Whether you've lived in Santa Cruz all your life, or you're a newbie like me looking for a bit of fun, single or taken, gay or straight, male or f …

“This is a group for anyone interested in Tantra Yoga, Conscious Relationships, Meditation, Movement, & Sacred Sexuality. All levels of experience are welcome. I started this group because after attending many sacred sexuality workshops, I wanted to create a community of friends who could learn and practice together. Looking forward to exploring the beauty of love with you!!' Dawn "Dancing Free" Duffy Certified Tantra Educator

Calling all families with young children to get together for fun and supportive community outings! I started this group to help families of preschool to elementary-aged children (ages 3-10) with and without special needs.  Let's meet up for making new friendships, sharing helpful resources and exchanging empowering parenting strategies.  We can make plans to head to the park, enjoy an afternoon at the beach, attend music classes, and go for child-friendly hikes. I look forward to enjoying our co …

*** Fun, Value & New Friends - BAC - Bay Area Snow Sports Council - Clubs - Year-Round Activities & BenefitsAre you interested in fun, value & new friends?Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) www.skibac.org is a nonprofit, volunteer-run association of more than 30 snow sports clubs founded in 1947 covering the entire Bay Area from Monterey up to Napa and out to the Sierra Foothills. There is no cost to join the BAC Meetup group but we would like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of o …

What is a Cuddle Party? A Cuddle Party is: A structured, safe workshop on boundaries, communication, intimacy and affection. A drug and alcohol-free way to meet fascinating people in a relaxing environment. A laboratory where you can experiment with what makes you feel safe and feel good. This playful, fun workshop has been a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection, a space to reframe assumptions about men and women, and a great networking event to meet new friends, roommat …