California Groups
Explore groups and upcoming events in this region.
Upcoming Events
View All Events →Book Club and Lunch
Apr 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Meetup
Apr 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
ChooseFI Appleton Walk/Talk (Bulbolz)
Apr 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sacramento Choose FI meet up
Apr 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
April 2026 Meetup with Case Study
Apr 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
April 2026 Meetup: Career/Job changes
Apr 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Bakersfield
For anyone in Bakersfield and Kern County. Connect with the local FI community in the southern Central Valley.
Bay Area
Covering the entire San Francisco Bay Area — South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and beyond. Join us for meetups and connect with the local FI community.
Beaumont
Local group for Beaumont
Berkeley
For the East Bay community — Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding cities. A more local meetup option within the greater Bay Area.
Chico
For anyone in Chico, Paradise, and the northern Sacramento Valley. Connect with the FI community in far Northern California.
Elk Grove
For anyone in Elk Grove and the south Sacramento suburbs. A more local meetup option within the greater Sacramento area.
Fresno
For anyone in the Fresno area and the central San Joaquin Valley. Connect with the local FI community in California's heartland.
Humboldt County
For anyone on the North Coast — Eureka, Arcata, and the surrounding Humboldt County area.
Inland Empire FIRE Community
The Inland Empire FIRE Community is a local hub for Southern California residents dedicated to achieving financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) through shared knowledge and mutual support. We are bringing together like-minded individuals to discuss smart investing, frugal living, and wealth-building strategies. You are welcome to join whether you are just starting your journey or have already crossed the finish line.
Los Angeles
The ChooseFI Los Angeles local group!
Modesto
For anyone in Modesto, Turlock, and the northern San Joaquin Valley. Connect with the local FI community in the Central Valley.
Mountain View
For the South Bay community — Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, and surrounding cities. A more local meetup option within the greater Bay Area.
Orange County
For anyone in Orange County, California. Connect with the local FI community from Irvine to Huntington Beach and everywhere in between.
Redding
For anyone in Redding and the far north of California's Central Valley. Connect with the local FI community in the North State.
Sacramento
For anyone in the Sacramento area interested in financial independence. Join us for meetups and connect with the local community in California's capital.
San Diego
Welcome to ChooseFI San Diego! We are a great community of folks who love to learn and support each other on our FI journeys. We look forward to connecting with you at a local meetup and interacting online. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions about our group.
San Francisco
Focused on San Francisco proper and the immediate surrounding area. Join us for meetups and connect with fellow FI enthusiasts in the city.
Santa Barbara
For anyone in the Santa Barbara area interested in financial independence. Join us for meetups along the central coast.
Santa Cruz
For anyone in Santa Cruz and the surrounding coastal area. Connect with the local FI community on the central coast.
Ventura County
Covering Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and the surrounding Ventura County area. Connect with the local FI community between LA and Santa Barbara.
Visalia & Tulare
For anyone in Visalia, Tulare, and the surrounding Tulare County area in the Central Valley.
Winchester
For anyone in Winchester, Temecula, and the southwestern Riverside County area.
YOLO County
Covering Davis, Woodland, and the surrounding Yolo County area. A more local meetup option near Sacramento.