This is a Santa Barbara SEO and social media marketing meetup aimed at small business owners seeking to learn more about online marketing and social media marketing strategy on the web. The group will analyze your web site live and offer objective advice to help you optimize your web branding and online presence. Meeting time: 6pm - 7:30pm every Monday Location: The Santa Barbara Veterans Building located at 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 http://www.santabarbaraveteransbuilding. …

A Conscious Creator is someone who believes that we are each responsible for the life we're living, and who chooses to consciously (with decided intent) build on the blueprint of his/her life, creating the life experience s/he chooses to live. Consciously creating your own life also involves examining the past conditioning and rote behaviors that have led to the life you may currently be experiencing, and deciding to do something about it.  We meet once a month to discuss topics relating to the  …

This is a group that was created organically, from the earth and fueled by the fire. It started with meeting a friend to discuss life and inviting another friend and another..... It occurred to me that I was spending most Sunday nights after spending fun days with family & the "to do" list with friends at Sandbar. I've met many new people, some just passing through and some locals giving me the scoop on SB around the fire pit. At the last gathering we officially adopted each other and became …

Learn about tea. Create community through tea. Support local tea businesses. We are a group of tea enthusiasts who enjoy building community around the shared experience of tea and tea culture. Tea offers us a way to take time out from our usual routines to recharge our energy, clear our minds, meet with friends and share our knowledge and experience. We are tea enthusiasts who meet at cafes, restaurants, hotels, parks or just about anywhere that sells tea, serves tea or that allows us to prepa …

California Tea on Meetup (aka California Tea) will form a network of support for the planning and execution of California-based premium and specialty tea education, events and enterprises. We will share our knowledge, resources and expertise within the group in order to further the appreciation and availability of premium and specialty tea in Califoirnia. The group will support California-based premium and specialty tea events by its members and others but no individual or institution is ob …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in store health workshops, cooking technique classes, healthy eating demos, and kids' club activities geared at making our community the best we can be mind, body and soul. We feature certified nutritionists, culinary trained chefs, authors, local vendors, and knowledgeable team members to provide you with the tools you'll need to go forth and spread health. Many of our events offer great Whole Foods Market freebies, too...So s …

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 …

The SB Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects. Organized by leaders from the Santa Barbara Trails Council, Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers,  SB County Outdoor Foundation and Los Padres Forest Association, we coordinate trail volunteer projects throughout the county.

Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts Education * Research * Activism * Community The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation Interested in finding real food in our community? Want to increase access to raw milk, grass-fed beef, pastured poultry and eggs? Want to learn more about why real foods should be the foundation of your diet for optimal health? Want to learn more about traditional and natural health and medicine? ________________________________________ …

The IANDS Santa Barbara group is dedicated to connecting and supporting individuals who have experienced a Near Death Experience (NDE), Out of Body Experience (OBE), or a Spiritually Transformative Event (STE). Additionally, we welcome individuals who are interested in education and research on NDE/OBE/STE's, health care professionals/caregivers, individuals who are close to experiencers, individuals facing terminal illness or those in grief over losing a loved one, and the general public. We ar …

This is the local Group of the National Sierra Club. We have organized hikes four days a week, nearly every week of the year. This MeetUp is focused on our hiking and social activities. You can find out more about our other activities on the web at: www.sbsierraclub.org Our complete hiking schedule is posted there under Outings. www.sbsierraclub.org/outings

This group is for Great Danes and their owners. We meet for walks, hikes, trips to the beach, play dates, etc. Meet other owners and their Danes, exchange stories, share pictures, and get advice about these gentle giants. As a member of the group, you are responsible for your dog and its behavior. DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY: YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND EVENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Outdoor group dog events and other events are inherently dangerous and a …

Understanding Love through Modern Movies "Cinema is an ocean. Some float on the surface. Others dive for pearls." Are you a film lover and a fan of human relationships? I've created this Meetup group so single friends can enjoy a relaxing movie and talk about its beauty and underlying message. Each movie will be shown in a private home theater equipped with a large plasma screen and surround sound stereo. Initially, I'll choose films about love and romance, which may or may not have stereotypica …

DISCLAIMER: Rock climbing and mountain activities in general are dangerous pastimes that can lead to serious injury or worse. You should not undertake these without proper training or equipment. By using this site you acknowledge that the information herein may be out of date or inaccurate and you agree that we cannot be held liable for any injury or damage that may be caused by use of this website. You, and no one else, are 100% responsible for your safety at all times. Your attendance at this …

www.SantaBarbaraREIA.com www.SBREIA.com Providing Education and Networking Opportunities For the Local Community and Beyond Active volunteers get into our meetings FREE & earn Commissions! Call Dan Ringwald 805-967-6595 for details RSVP here or at www.SantaBarbaraREIA.com/purchase for all SBREIA meetings. If you are not currently a Meetup.com member please look to the upper right side of this page and click on Join us! Fill out your profile and then RSVP for meetings.  Meetup.com does not give …

Santa Barbara Endurance Group is a fledgling organization being developed to connect  like-minded individuals whose lifestyle is influenced by multiple endurance based disciplines...join us for a run across Camino Cielo, Mountain Bike ride up to Monte Arido or a downwind paddle from Goleta Beach to Leds

The Santa Barbara chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO–SB) is a dynamic organization for women who own all or part of their businesses. NAWBO–SB is dedicated to helping members interact with other women business owners to create economic strength, to grow their businesses, to create strategic alliances and to transform public policy. If you own any part of your business, you should join our chapter. Come to a meeting and see for yourself.

Hi! This group is for singles all over the Central Coast who are looking to have a fun evening and meet people they might be interested in dating. Please join this group and meet other Santa Barbara singles and have a great time! What it will look like: Inside the venue, speed daters will find that tables are arranged to accommodate two participants at a time. The women stay seated at the same table, and the men move from table to table. This table-hopping method has been compared to musical ch …

Stand up paddle boarding adventures in the waters of the Goleta and Santa Barbara areas. See what most of the world misses out on! Experience the beauty of the area at our doorsteps. A group for the intermediate standup paddler who wants to paddle and explore our local waters. We meet up 2-3 times weekly and paddle for 1-2 hours along our local coastline. A great time for anyone that is a fitness fanatic, nature enthusiast, or just a SUP addict! Our group is open to all Intermediate level paddle …

A group of seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders from various Santa Barbara and California organizations have banded together to form the Startup California Santa Barbara Region! Startup Santa Barbara and Startup California are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. It's also backed by the Case Foundation and the Kauffman Foundation. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young com …

We are the Santa Barbara IONS group. We invite you to particpate with us on your inner journey. The Institute of Noetic Sciences™, founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, is a nonprofit research, education, and membership organization whose mission is supporting individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, educational outreach, and engaging a global learning community in the realization of our human potential. “Noetic” comes from the Greek word nous, wh …

Double Dating - a Fun Restaurant Meetup for SB Singles Ah, the dating game - a fun and delightful experience for some, but trepidatious for others. As one solution for those who might like to date without the need to size up one’s dinner companion as a potential sexual conquest (nor to be thought of as one yourself) I’ve created this fun and delightful group! The plan is for a small group of us to visit Santa Barbara restaurants, each paying for our meals separately, while enjoying each other’ …

Santa Barbara Parents of Multiples (SBPOM) is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to connecting and supporting families; sharing experiences and ideas; and learning about the wonderful and challenging world of nurturing multiples. Member Benefits: Monthly meetings and support groups for new and expecting parents Monthly play date for children of all ages Seasonal activities, social events and local field trips for the entire family Parents Night Out—just for mom & da …

Join us to promote and enjoy Japanese culture and student exchange here in California. Travel with us to Japan, and visit Japanese-related events in the LA area! We're the oldest Sister city of Santa Barbara (over 45 years) with the longest-running student exchange program (over 20 years). Our summer family-to-family exchange program is for children 13-15 years old. We seek individuals and families interested in learning about and fostering Japanese cultural exchange--gardens, dance, Tea ceremon …

Mufon Tri-counties will be bringing UFO speakers to Santa Barbara. If you have an interest in UFO’s and related subjects socialize with others as you hear the latest research in the field. MUFON is the largest UFO organization in the US. It's mission goal is “The Scientific Study of UFOs for the Benefit of Humanity” Our Goals I. Investigate UFO sightings and collect the data in the MUFON Database for use by researchers worldwide. II. Promote Research on UFOs to discover the true nature of the p …

Santa Barbara Culinary Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the inspiration, education and celebration of culinary professionals and individuals who are passionate about the Culinary Arts.

Are you looking into improving your public speaking skills? Perhaps you'd like to overcome a fear of public speaking. Or how about your leadership and management skills? Everyone, regardless of their background or career, could improve their presentation abilities. Toastmasters International is a worldwide, non-profit organization devoted specifically to that. Toastmasters clubs are everywhere, ranging from corporation-specific clubs to local community clubs. Woodland Toastmasters is a group ope …

This is a meetup for Scala enthusiasts in the Santa Barbara area. We welcome everyone from newbies to experts. Meetups will hopefully cover a variety of topics ranging from the Scala language, to related frameworks (such as Play and Lift), to more philosophical discussions about the benefits and pitfalls of functional programming as a concept. We will meet up monthly (usually in downtown SB) for an open forum as well as presentations. Punch and pie will be served. If you are interested in doing …