What we’re about
Unplug. Unwind. Connect.
Rediscover the joy of real connection through shared experiences and authentic friendships.
So Cal Explorers Meetup is the antidote to a hyper-digital, disconnected world. We gather for fun, relaxed outings to explore the most iconic, historic, quirky, and lesser-known corners of Southern California—together. Whether it's a walking tour, hike, museum visit, or movie night, our adventures are all about learning, exploring, and enjoying each other's company.
We're not a dating group. We're not a networking group. We're simply a welcoming space for adults to connect, laugh, and build friendships—without pressure, expectations, or hidden agendas.
Our crew is mostly progressive, slightly irreverent 40- to 60-somethings with a love for counter-culture and curiosity. But all open-minded adults (18+) are welcome!
Join us for hiking, historic tours, movies, museum visits, kayaking, presentations, live music, good food, great conversation, and spontaneous fun.
So Cal Explorers is where awkward small talk turns into epic friendships. Come along—we’re saving you a seat.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- MOVIE: JAPANESE ARTHOUSE 101: "KWAIDAN" (1965)The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana, CA
Cross-posted with LA & OC Weirdo Music & Art Forum
Part of the series Arthouse 101: Japanese Cinema
Dinner 5:30 TBD
Tickets: $9 https://thefridacinema.org/movies/kwaidan/
Trailer here
Director: Masaki Kobayashi Run Time: 183 min. Release Year: 1965
Language: Japanese
Starring: Kenjirō Ishiyama, Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Ranko Akagi, Rentaro Mikuni
Kicking off the August portion of our Arthouse 101: Japanese Cinema series is Kwaidan, director Masaki Kobayashi’s fascinating meditation on memory, regret, and the delicate boundary between the living and the dead.
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning “ghost story,” this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior’s reflection in his teacup.
Arthouse 101: Japanese Cinema is a curated 12-film trip through the evolution of Japan—from the quiet post-war resilience of the 1940s all the way to the radical reinventions of the 1990s. Each Monday this July-September, we will explore a new facet of this incredible nation’s cinematic journey throughout the 20th century! All films will be presented in their original Japanese language with English subtitles!
- BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE DOCENT LED TOURBolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA
SoCal Explorers will get a free guided walking tour of the beautiful Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa. We will learn about the history of Bolsa Chica, its wildlife, and plant life with a Bolsa Chica Land Trust docent.
The two-hour tour begins at 9 a.m. from the Ecological Reserve South parking lot on Pacific Coast Highway across from Bolsa Chica State Beach (on PCH between Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street).
Look for the white canopy and tables at the back of the lot by the footbridge which is where we will meet the docent.Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, sun protection, bring a bottle of water and binoculars.
The Ecological Reserve South parking lot has VERY LIMITED PARKING so it's highly suggested that we CARPOOL and ARRIVE EARLY. The bus parking spaces will be reserved for our vehicles but please be aware that the cars parked here will be parked one behind the other and you will not be able to move your car until the tour is over. If you arrive at the parking lot and there are no parking spaces, be patient. Cars come and go and a parking space will likely be available if you wait.
### The mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of all of Bolsa Chica and the education of the public to its natural wonders and cultural significance.
Learn more about the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and become a member at http://www.bclandtrust.org and PROTECT OUR OPEN SPACE!
