Let's have a good time! We will be getting together on a monthly basis (usually the third Thursday of the month) to taste and enjoy various wines in a casual and relaxed environment. Life is too short to drink bad wine, so let's crack open the good stuff, enjoy some tasty appetizers and engage in some interesting conversation. Wine newbies to full fledged wine snobs are welcome to join us. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.

Santa Barbara Vegan Meetup brings together regional vegans and the veg-curious for fun, food, information sharing, and veg-socializing. We encourage ALL to join us and for vegans and vegetarians to bring omnivores to our events in order to expose them to the joys of all things vegan....with an emphasis on exploring the incredible world of the vegan cupcake (ok, maybe that's just me). Please keep in mind that our potluck dishes contain NO animal products whatsoever: this includes meats, eggs, che …

Ventura County California and surrounding areas. Do you have issues being around other people, but you still like to have fun? Then you are in the right place. You don't have to be perfect or pretend to be a conversational genius or hide your anxiety. Which describes you best? Shy - Someone who wants to be around others but experiences anxiety or outright fear when around strangers or large groups. Enjoys talking to people but may avoid talking to unfamiliar people and seeks ways to overcome …

Meet interesting people that are excited to meet others in a warm and accepting environment, crossing cultural barriers and celebrating what unites us rather than what divides us.  Join us for friendship,  fun activities and spirited spanish conversation. Anybody interested in practicing his/her Spanish is welcome!!

Welcome to these Santa Barbara and Montecito guided mindfulness meditation sitting groups.  The purpose of these groups is to create a warm and supportive community, to learn a skillful practice of mindfulness and Shamata meditation, the introduction of new ideas and building of community.This group lead by Radhule Weininger, MD PhD offers one hour guided mindfulness meditation and loving kindness meditation with the goal to cultivate emotional balance and inner happiness. We meet Tuesdays at 6p …

Get more out of cycling both physically and emotionally by joining a group of passionate cyclists who ride for fun and camaraderie. Get a good work out, maintain a hobby that includes socializing, the outdoors, and share inspiration by riding with a group of people who love cycling. We aim to bring together those who share our passion for cycling and meeting new people. (Coffee shop on wheels?) We promote healthy lifestyles in a non-competitive environment. Newbie? Great! Experienced rider? Grea …

The Santa Barbara Songwriters is dedicated to songwriter networking and collaboration. We host weekly workshops, public showcases, and special events. We have a regular weekly workshop. The weekly workshops are just us songwriters - no prying public eyes. It's a place where we can exchange ideas and workshop our craft, or just listen and hang out if you're in a dry spell. The workshop is a great way to meet professional local musicians and in general connect with the business side of music in Sa …

The Inspired Women Entrepreneurs was formed to bring a group of small business owners together to help each other promote, grow and expand their businesses. The members of Inspired Women Entrepreneurs want to truly and genuinely help one another. There are some great women's groups around and they all provide beautiful threads in the tapestry of our lives and business. I embrace and participate in many women's events and groups. Why? Because Women Are Amazing! There is much to learn from each ot …

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

Coast 2 Coast REIA is your nationwide advocate for real estate investing. We are focused on providing opportunity, forging education, and connecting our members with multiple strategic partnerships in the Real Estate Industry to catapult their investing career. At Coast 2 Coast REIA our mission is helping investors of all types find deals that suit them. Our Motto is, “Moving forward by giving back”. By creating an environment of connecting people to collaborate on opportunities, help members fi …

This is a group for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and all things related to entrepreneurship. All present, future, or wanta be entrepreneurs are welcome - in fact, if you have any interest in entrepreneurship, business start-up and or the role of entrepreneurship in making our region the #1 region for innovation and entrepreneurship this is the group for you. We are bringing Start Up Weekend to the Santa Maria Valley, will work to expose the region to entrepreneurship and provide an envi …

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

Our local meetups & online community are FREE! We believe in paying it forward within our community so we ask that you support the restaurant that is hosting your meetup by purchasing lunch if you are able. Successful Thinkers is a new, dynamic concept for individuals who want to be successful in every aspect of their lives. What makes Successful Thinkers truly unique is that it incorporates the best of technology; Internet, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Successful Thinkers) and the like with …

Mobile Santa Barbara is a group for anyone interested in learning and discussing the growing mobile market, trends, and opportunities within the space. We promote the discussion of local business mobile initiatives, ongoing challenges in technology and marketing, cutting edge mobile marketing campaigns, industry trends, and the latest in the mobile ecosystem. We explore the many opportunities available for improving local business and share ideas on monetizing mobile. We discuss mobile marketing …

Welcome to our condo (a group of condors is called a condo or scarcity), Ventura County hikers & walkers! (This site will post only local Sierra Club events.) Meet others “to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth, to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources, to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out the objectives.”

I'm looking for others in the Ventura/Santa Barbara/LA area who are as anxious as I am about finding other pooches to play with our year old Beagle. It'd be great to have a group where they can all play together in a fun and safe environment. My dog is very active and can play for hours. We can meet at parks - of if you're interested in being active as well, I can schedule some dog-friendly hikes.