Welcome to Your New Favorite Community!
Making friends as an adult isn’t always easy, but we’re here to change that.
South Coast Girls Walk is a free social walking group designed to bring women of all ages and fitness levels together across the region. We combine light exercise, great conversations, and a shared love for the South Coast community.
Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, find a consistent routine, or just want an excuse to grab a great cup of coffee and chat, you have a place with us. No pressure, no rigid expectations, just a group of women walking, talking, and sipping their way across the South Coast!
Our Story
The idea for South Coast Girls Walk started with a chance reconnection. Co-founders and longtime friends, Sam Destremps and Erica Richard, are South Coast natives who both spent time away before returning to the area in their mid-twenties. After bumping into each other and rekindling their high school friendship, they realized their adult hobbies were perfectly aligned: fitness, local exploration, and a lot of coffee.
While traveling, they discovered a social walking club and immediately saw the potential for something similar back home. Wanting to share their deep love for the South Coast community and create an easy, pressure-free environment for women to meet, they turned to social media to gauge interest.
The response was overwhelming. What began as a simple idea between two friends quickly exploded into a vibrant, supportive community of thousands of women.
What We Value
Connection & Friendship: We are built on the belief that meaningful connections thrive when you remove the pressure. Walking side-by-side naturally sparks great conversations, making it easy to turn a stranger into a fast friend.
Community Support: We love where we live! Our walking routes are intentionally designed to spotlight and support incredible South Coast small businesses. Every walk is a chance to explore a new corner of the region and show love to local cafes, fitness studios, and shops.
Inclusivity & Well-being: Health looks different for everyone. Our walks are casual, welcoming, and open to all. Whether you’re an avid fitness enthusiast or just looking to add some daily movement into your week, you belong here.
