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Taste • Retreats • Culture • Music • Escapes
Meet in Orange County and explore the world together!
Enjoy delicious food, relaxing retreats, cultural experiences, live music, history, and light walks.
All experience levels are welcome.
Connect with fellow enthusiasts, build friendships, and create lasting memories through local gatherings and adventures abroad.
Upcoming events
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2026-Nov: Idyllwild Fall Foliage-Deer Springs/Devil's Slide, etc./Levels 2 up
San Jacinto Ranger Station, 54270 Pine Crest Ave, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, USIdyllwild is a lovely town, but will be more vibrant with leaves changing colors this time of the year. We will have moderate short hikes for those who are not up for the summit. We will be hiking the Devil's Slide trail/Humber Park, Deer Springs to Suicide Rock trail, Marion Mountain trail, and sightseeing in Idyllwild town.
Please read under directions for meetup locations and stops in a day
Distance: 5 to 7+ miles RT
Elevation: 500 to 2K+ft gain/lost
Duration: 3-5 hours hiking time
Trail Condition: OK, steep, rocky up and down hills
Hike Type: day hike or a road trip with many stops, shuttle, out and back hikes
Adventure Pass: Required!This event is cross posted at HikingOC , click for more info https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/317371365/
DIRECTIONS: here are our major stops
> > Idyllwild Ranger Station: at 10:45 AM to 11 AM
54270 Pine Crest Idyllwild, CA 92549
> > Humber Park/Devil's Slide Trail: Fern Valley Dr Idyllwild, CA 92549
> > Deer Springs to Suicide Rock trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26475REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY6 attendees
2026-Nov: Mission Viejo’s Oso Creek Scenic Trail/Slow-Moderate Pace/Flat
Oso Viejo Community Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, USMission Viejo’s Oso Creek is on the Oso Viejo Community Park. Easy scenic flat walk!
Meet time: We will meet at 10 AM by the Restroom Facility of the main entrance 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
This event is cross posted at HikingOC , click for more info https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/317374236/
Duration/Distance: about 1-2 hours on a slow moderate walk on the flat scenic trail of minimal gain and less than 3 miles
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-viejos-oso-creek-trail?REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY4 attendees
2026-Nov: Roger’s Gardens Fall Foliage-Optional Sunday Brunch!
Rogers Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona Del Mar, CA, USA nice place to visit in OC during a holidays season 🎃🎄🍁🦌
It’ll be perfect timing to enjoy a stroll at Roger’s Gardens in Corona Del Mar for the holiday atmosphere !Meet time: 11 AM
Location: In front of the entranceAdmission is free for all visitors. Only need to pay if buying something!
Open Daily from 9 AM – 6 PM
More Information
https://www.rogersgardens.com/#Sunday Brunch: 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pmDirections & Parking
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Corona del Mar, CA 92625REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY4 attendees
ITALY-SICILY & PUGLIA: Ancient Temples • Trulli Villages • Baroque Towns
LAX airport (LAX), 1 World Wy, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USMore info SICILY & PUGLIA Ancient Temples • Trulli Villages • Baroque Towns • Mediterranean Charm
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!
We will design the trip that fits everyone (your friends and family can join). They will stay together, but they can do separate activities during the day in the same area that we are walking/hiking (if they don't like to walk much).
Tentative schedule: April 7-17, 2027 (Extra options 2-3 more days)
Tentative itinerary: to be updated
Notes: Indicate if you prefer hiking options
GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: All Levels, but ideally level 1+/2 for waking pace and EXPLORATORY. Click the hike [RATING TABLE](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating)\ for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating
Tentative Activities:
- Sightseeing. We will walk almost every day from 1 to 10 miles depends on the groups and location.
- Discover Sicily's food and ancient treasures,then fly to Puglia for trulli villages, olive groves, Matera's stone city and elegant Lecce.
- Other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.
REMINDER
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
>>YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS
>>YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY1 attendee
Past events
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