A fun, social and active group for all fitness levels - from beginning runners to seasoned veterans! Come join us on the various trails throughout Santa Cruz county to get fit with your dog. Meet other runners who like to exercise with their favorite furry friend! I started my dog running business - See Spot Run - in Santa Cruz back in 2008. Now I'm looking to gather runners and dog owners alike to join me on some of the beautiful trials in our area. Running with the pack is a great way to get …

This group is for men and women around the ages of 25-40 interested in outdoor activities, creativity, fitness, healthy eating, making new friends, going on adventures, and taking advantage of all the Santa Cruz area has to offer. Activities include hiking, biking, kickball, backpacking, yoga, dance, festivals, beach bonfires, running, going to see live music, potlucks, dinner dates, movie nights, and much more to come! I am starting this group because many of my friends are now married with chi …

This is a group for anyone interested in road or mountain biking. All skill levels are welcome whether a complete newcomer or seasoned rider. Most of the rides I'll be organizing will be generally beginner to intermediate in skill/fitness level. I welcome other riders who are more experienced to lead some rides as well. Looking forward to getting a group together to enjoy riding with!

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions …

Dear fellow hikers or potential hikers, I love hiking in the fresh air of mountain and sea, and want to join with other women in exploring hiking trails in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. My goal is to get good exercise, enjoy good company, and experience the serenity of the great outdoors. Most of the hikes I will organize will be in the 3- to 7- mile range with a gain of 200 to 2000 feet.  If you're not ready to do the longer steeper hikes, try the easier ones! You are also welcome to com …

Let's connect and have some fun! This meetup is for positive, energetic women who want to: meet other women who live in the area make new, lasting friendships have fun and enjoy new adventures participate fully by attending and/or hosting at least one group event per year Members are encouraged to initiate their own events by suggesting ideas for events from the home page of this group. If just two other members indicate they like an idea, an online form will then be available to the person wh …

This meetup is for people who want to explore Stand Up Paddling (SUP). All levels from total beginners to experts are invited to join in the fun. Bring your own SUP board or rent one (rentals will be available at the meetups). If you have never tried SUP, you are in for a huge treat. SUP is a lot of fun and a great workout. Paddle around in the glassy waters of Santa Cruz harbor, or try the open ocean on a day when there's no surf or a day with a swell; paddle out to the SC one mile marker; or i …

We are a gathering of wellness-focused women and men who enjoy socializing with other light-hearted folks, cooking and eating healthy, and creating a nurturing community who values feeling naturally uplifted. Dance, yoga, writing, photography, surfing, meditation, art-making, energy work, gardening, and/or drumming may be a part of how you focus on your wellness. Let's gather together in joyful company to meet like-minded friends, share good food, and share and learn about beneficial wellness pr …

English country dance is a very lively, very social form of folk dance that was popular in the Renaissance era. You might have seen it performed at the Renaissance Faire. Couples dance in sets of various shapes and weave through elaborate patterns as they interact with other couples. It's easy to learn. Beginners are very welcome. This group has been going for many years, and we always welcome new folks. We generally meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, and we have live music on th …

This is a group for women mountain bikers who live (or live to ride) in Santa Cruz County. It is intended to act as a hub, both online and off, for women to: meet new ride partners and make new friends explore new trails, help maintain existing trails support each other's progress and inspire new challenges support and get more involved in our local bike community share and/or gain bike and trail knowledge have fun and positive experiences on the trail Members are encouraged to host their own …

This group is for health, wellness, beauty and spa professionals in the Santa Cruz area. Join for fun, to share experiences, and grow your business. I’m Angie, the Organizer of this group and a practicing Massage Therapist. I’m making plans to open spa/wellness suites in Santa Cruz. Our inaugural meetup event will be a wine and cheese social, hosted at my house in downtown Santa Cruz.

The time has come where we as Women get together, share our Hearts, our Wisdom, our 'Peace' of the puzzle, Listen to each other, Support each other and Make It Happen. When we leave behind comparing or competing and all Stand For Love, Trust and Act from our Wise Heart, we can Change the World  - starting with our own community. We all bring our unique 'Peace' so that together we create a MasterPeace and bring Heaven on Earth. You don't have to do it alone anymore. This time we do it all togethe …

Restorative Yoga poses helps the body remember how to relax and rest deeply. We all work hard every day of our lives, we are exposed to information input continuously from magazines, newspapers, phone, computers, tv, radio, you name it. If you have muscle tension, indigestion, headaches, high blood pressure or insomnia. Restorative yoga would be beneficial to you. Research shows that the results of deep relaxation are reduced blood pressure, serum triglycerides and blood sugar levels in the bloo …

This Meetup group is for anybody interested in line dancing, young or old, beginning or advanced. I haven't been successful finding an active line dancing community in Santa Cruz, so I decided it's time to start one. Hoping to plan a variety of line dancing events, from classes to parties. Anybody interested in teaching or planning an event please feel free to contact me directly! And anybody just interested in learning or dancing please join the group and I'll keep you posted!

This group is to provide motivation and support for all women who are looking to release weight no longer needed. There is no medical advice or nutritional advice provided but the purpose of this group is to get the support we need to lose weight together and make some friends and have some fun along the way. Also we will exercise together as much as possible so that will make it even more fun and we will do low intensity exercises like walking for starters so that everyone can participate. Plea …

This group vision is to create a community of empowered, compassionate individuals that looking to grow themselves and contribute to the community. People looking to take their life to the next level in all areas (personal,relationship, health, spiritual,wealth,nutrition,fitness, business, jobs, adventures). The group goal is to create a master mind of people that wants to make this world a better place. the Life Change Agents group  support each other to improve the community and the world.