How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any LA People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're new to LA who hikes at dawn and hits the beach on weekends, join New to LA, Hiking Trails, and Beach & Fitness. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

I just moved and don't know anyone yet. Worth joining?

That's exactly why New to LA exists. You get a welcome dinner, apartment-hunting tips, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within days of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is a quick way to meet people fast in LA. If you don't have it, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

LA People Club is run by long-term LA residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally in 2021 with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Beach & Fitness

You will not stay alone. The LA Beach & Fitness community is already waiting.

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About this group

Sunrise runs, beach workouts, ocean swims. No one trains alone.

From Venice boardwalk sunrise runs to Santa Monica Stairs sessions to a Sunday paddleboard crew at Marina del Rey. The group posts daily meet times, swaps workout partners, and turns 'I should really work out' into an actual habit.

Group vibe

Stoked, tide-obsessed, casual. Loud morning chat from 5:30am, quiet by 9pm.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Ari, 28

From Sao Paulo

3 months in Venice, runs the boardwalk at 6am, always up for a swim after.

Mika, 34

From Tel Aviv

Ex-software, surfs Malibu on weekends, does the Santa Monica Stairs on weekdays.

Tomoko, 24

From Osaka

Beginner surfer at Venice Breakwater, asks lots of questions in the chat (we love that).

Oliver, 41

From Byron Bay

Lives in Manhattan Beach, checks the surf report daily, owns three boards.

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Daily sunrise run + swell posts in the group chat
Beach workout carpools (split parking or rideshare)
Skill-matched surf sessions: beginners at Venice, intermediate at El Porto, advanced at Malibu
Monthly gear-swap meetup at a Venice coffee shop
Injury watch: physio + sunburn advice from the group's resident nurse

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten LA People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.