We are a group for those who are: -- looking to experience more of what the LA area and environs have to offer -- meet some new folks, make new friends, or lurk antisocially, if that's your thing! -- break out of their routine and try something different! Our activities will be a mix of culinary, outdoors, cultural, and hopefully just plain odd events that will open our eyes to new experiences.  As the group evolves, I hope to get some regular hangouts too for folks to come and chat. Ideas for …

Alt+3rR0r LA is a meet-up group based in Los Angeles dedicated to Alternative Modeling, Concept, and Themed Photography. Our goal is to  give models (male and female) of all ethnicities and looks who have a passion for Alt Modeling--as well as photographers--a chance to participate in various fun, edgy, and affordable photo shoots. Group members will be able to collaborate with photographers, costume designers, and make-up artists for networking, photo shoots, etc, without having to pay ridicul …

See You Inside/Intuitive Spirits was created for people who would like to expand their awareness of their own life energies and their spiritual nature. If you have a desire within you to understand your spiritual nature more clearly and align yourself with your purpose this lifetime, I offer intuitive classes, free healing clinics, spiritual programs and special events for your growth in the Los Angeles southbay. My name is Karin Fogerty, and I grew up as a clairvoyant child, seeing, hearing and …

I'd like to create a fun caring group of friends who want to have fun and help others close to home. I'm looking for others who want to explore primarily in Torrance, Redondo, Manhattan and Hermosa Beach areas, Plus throw in Long Beach and Santa Monica and there is plenty to do close to home. We're also just a carpool away, up the 110 into Los Angeles. It could be dining out, cooking in, checking out the latest flicks, community theater or local entertainers. Or, let's do some walking, kayaking …

Check out our website: southbayfunclub.com This Meetup site is set up to solicite New Members for our Singles club.   We are a dues ($35 yr) paying organization.   This site allows you to attend public gatherings with us.   We also have private gatherings in homes for dues paying members.   You are Welcome to attend public functions and inquire as to Joining our Membership. Our organization was founded (1993) to provide opportunities for singles and unmarried couples, ages 45 & up,  to social …

I live in Redondo Beach and recently had a beautiful baby boy. I decided to start this meet up group so that I could meet other Desi moms/soon to be moms and babies in the South Bay area. This would be a great way to make new friends, playdates for our kids, and share any experiences with raising a baby. We will have the chance to discuss any issues/problems anyone might be having, being a first time parent! Being a new mom is so much fun and such an exciting time for me, but sharing the experie …

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

We are a diverse group of people that desire to meet for Outstanding Networking Events. We understand that business is driven by referrals. Furthermore, we desire to have fun and meet a lot of new people as well! We are Happy, Outgoing and Talented Networkers. We understand the value of networking to our own business. All are welcome! Events will be conducted generally on evenings and weekends. HOT Networkers are respectful people that purely desire to meet others in an after work type environme …

Ladies Who Lunch is a wonderful, supportive group for women who live in the South Bay and who want to make lasting friendships with others in their neighborhoods. You'd be surprised how ful-"filling" a lunch can be! Our lunches are on weekdays only.  We have members in their 30's all the way up to age 70. Lunches take place in the South Bay at a diverse mix of  restaurants.  Our emphasis is on friendship and not food; consequently, we are looking for women who can commit to lunches and actively …

To bring great salsa dancing and great salsa venues to the beach cities, and to grow our friendly, fun & great local salsa community!

I'm forming this hiking group as an off-shoot from my hiking blog called My Favorite Hikes where I hiked and logged over 40 interesting hikes mostly around the Los Angeles area. Come join me on some of the best hikes Southern California has to offer.

Entrepreneur Alliance Group is a dynamic group of Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Professionals with a focus on creating great success and wealth!  If you manage your own business, are thinking about starting a business, or would like to be in the company of entrepreneurs, innovators and financiers, you should join.  The founders of this group are young, business-minded entrepreneurs that are tired of traditional networking and decided to spice-up the way we meet people. We want our mem …

The South Bay Business Networking Group is a local, independent business referral organization who's purpose is to promote members services and generate qualified business leads. SBBNG Members meet weekly in a friendly but structured format to develop relationships with other professionals. Through trusted alliances with fellow business principals you will expand your client base and your circle of resources in the local South Bay area. This is a proven means of securing more business and buildi …

Worldwide Mini 4WD Meetups for all ages. USA, Canada, Malaysia, Romania and 16 more countries soon. Check out our forum at http://forum.holomotors.com

The South Bay Mobile User Group is dedicated to educating, promoting and supporting the mobile technology community in the Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. We gather once a month for presentations, discussion and networking. Some of the platforms we cover are iPhone, Droid, iPad and Windows Mobile. Our mission is to: Expose developers to different technologies in the arena of mobile software design Provide presentations of time saving development techniques Inform mobile developers an …

Wine Tasting Toastmasters is a new Specialty Toastmasters Club for people who love and enjoy wine.  This is a group for fun, friendly wine loving folks who enjoy exploring new wines, participating in wine dinners/gatherings and of course making new friends. Just like in a normal Toastmaster club, we practice speaking in front of others.  In addition, we also taste various wines through the meeting.  Doesn't that sound like fun?  Everybody is welcome!

If you are a business owner or decision-maker in any stage of the development of your business, it is time to try a new entrepreneurial strategy for your business. We really are a different sort of business group, and that is why we call ourselves a "Business Development Group," rather than a "Networking Group." We enable you to take your business contact and growth process to a whole new level. In fact, our group can help you to get more out of the other networking groups that you may be attend …

BCBC offers Effective networking for women in business. We meet every Thursday morning, 7 a.m. Billy's Cafe, 5169 W. 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90503.  We encourage, promote and support each others business with quality leads and referrals. To prevent overlap in business categories, each business applicant is interviewed prior to formal membership.   Visitors are welcome to join us for our weekly meeting, cost $10, breakfast included.  Each visitor is given opportunity to introduce herself and p …

Are you involved in creating, co-founding, or funding a tech/online/mobile startup in the South Bay (Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Westchester, Gardena, Hawthorne, San Pedro, Lawndale, Carson, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes)? This group exists to put people together people who are driving new businesses and ideas, and can help each other. People who should join? Entrepreneurs, investors, programmers, business development experts, marketers …

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, anyone interested in starting a small business. This meetup is to share information regarding events, training, and meetings of interest to the small business community.

Business Plus was created by a group of South Bay Business Owners who wanted to expand their businesses, meet like minded people & make new friends. Our focus is on growing & supporting local business owners through connections, out of the box brainstorming ideas & friendship

Are you ready to close that next sale? Your communication skills are key to your sales. Practice your pitch with us! We are TopSales Toastmasters, a Toastmaster (Public Speaking) club that is dedicated to networking and improving our business speaking and sales skills. We are entrepreneurs and speakers who meet in a high tempo, fun learning environment.  Under the Toastmaster's umbrella, we provide an educational system that will help you refine your marketing pitch, elevator speech, brand story …

Women of Charm hosts a monthly "Backyard Boutique" showcasing multiple vendors with a variety of products. If you have started a business you will be interested in a monthly set up location where you can refer your clients and display your product. It is also an opportunity to network with other small business owners and build your client base. If this is what your business needs , we invite you to join our group.

Would you like to know what you don't know about starting a business that can cause you to fail before you even sell your first product or offer your first service??? Would you like to know how to get your business unstuck and take it to the next level??? Do you know the difference between owning a job and owning a business??? Would you like to know how to keep your business from becoming the next business failure??? Are you confident that your business will survive the next economic downturn??? …

Small business owners and those interested in starting a business this is where we can connect. Learn about business programs, seminars, conferences and other related activities to start, build and or expand your business in the heart of the city. We meet to encourage, inform, and instill pride in the small business communities that serve Los Angeles. If you're an entrepreneur you are unique and if you are interested in starting your business, meet up with us and discover the resources available …

This is a group for LGBT folks in the South Bay area (Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, El Segundo, etc.) who want to meet other LGBT people. Maybe we'll meet up for happy hour, or a fun activity. I started this group because the South Bay isn't known for its gay population, but I'm sure we're out there! Even though the group says "gay singles", everyone is welcome to join!

Calling all web, mobile and application developers near the South Bay of Los Angeles, California... We're getting together to share information about creating solid technology products in a variety of development platforms. Our goals are (in order): fun, career advancement, education, and networking (meeting people IRL). We're connected to the South Bay Entrepreneurial Center, a new option for startups in the South Bay, but you don't have to be in a startup to want to have fun, learn more and me …

Shift your perspective ~ change your career! Irene Dorner, Chief Executive at HSBC USA, blames herself and her female colleagues for the lack of women on Wall Street. Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operation Officer at Facebook, believes women are holding themselves back because they lack self-confidence. “When you have a chance for leadership, stand up.” Personally, I would like everyone, men and women, to “leave the door open and the ladder down”. The confidence level exuded by women and those who hav …