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Make friends in Orange County

Looking to meet people in Orange County? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in Orange County

Upcoming dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks in Orange County. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

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Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Orange County

Dinners

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

The one that started it all. A dinner with strangers at a restaurant we pick, with four to six people matched to you. Expect good food and conversation that runs longer than you planned.

There's also a women-only dinner on Monday, November 9 at 7:00 pm, a lgbtq+ friendly dinner on Friday, November 20 at 7:00 pm, and a singles dinner on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 pm.

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Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 21 and over.

Drinks in Orange County

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Walks

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Meeting new people really can be a walk in the park. Take a stroll with your group and let the conversation wander.

Walks in Orange County

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Orange County by the numbers

1,023

Bookings in October

94

New faces in October

27

Events in October

Where you'll meet people in Orange County

We pick the places and book the tables.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

People walking along Huntington Beach Pier on a sunny day, with the ocean below.

A few of the spots Orange County members keep going back to

  • Casual dining Google rating4.8(3,863 reviews)

    JOEY

    Fashion Island, Newport Beach

    14 Timeleft dinners

  • Thai Google rating4.8(568 reviews)

    Zabb Thai Cuisine

    West Coast Highway, Newport Beach

    13 Timeleft dinners

  • Coffee Google rating4.5(966 reviews)

    Eat Chow

    11 Timeleft coffees

  • California coastal, wood-fired Google rating4.6(391 reviews)

    Olea

    Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach

    11 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.5(2,056 reviews)

    Red O

    6 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

The beach and hillside homes of Laguna Beach, seen past palm trees from the cliffs.

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Orange County

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Orange County and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Orange County

How can I make friends in Orange County?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in Orange County, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Orange County?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm, and walks on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There's also a women-only dinner on Monday, November 9 at 7:00 pm, a lgbtq+ friendly dinner on Friday, November 20 at 7:00 pm, and a singles dinner on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in Orange County do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points across Orange County. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in Orange County?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. It covers every event you book while it's active, and food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. If you'd rather come with someone, invite them from your booking and you'll be in the same group. They don't need a membership for that event if it's their first Timeleft booking. The guide to your first dinner walks through booking step by step.
Is it safe to meet strangers in Orange County?
Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and there's no one-to-one messaging before you meet the group. 99% of Timeleft events happen without any safety incident. If you report someone, you're never put in the same group as them again. Our safety guidelines cover the rest.
Is Timeleft in Orange County for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in Orange County?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Fridays at 7:00 pm in Orange County, with a small group matched to you at a venue we pick. More about singles events.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in the US?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Dallas. See every location.

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