I've been looking for group rides in Los Angeles that aren't squids or Hog only type groups. It is hard. My Sunday rides are fun but would be great if I could do some rides with others sometimes.
I was looking at motorcycleroads.com and saw a 220mile loop starting in Ventura. Goes up into the hills then down the coast. Going to give it a try in June.
I have ridden on all of those roads. 101 is nothing special through there, but the rest of the loop is quite nice. Including a ride by the "Smallest Post Office in the USA". One of several that lay claim to that title.
Not exactly LA-ish. Several hundred miles from me, so count me out. Enjoy!