Liz Bridges
Founder & CEO, washedup
Liz Bridges is the founder and CEO of washedup, a social activity app built for Los Angeles. She started washedup in 2025 to solve a problem she experienced firsthand: the city has 13 million people and almost no good infrastructure for meeting them. washedup connects small groups of 3–8 people for real-world plans — hikes, concerts, dinners, beach days — with no swiping and no endless chatting.
Based in Los Angeles. Building the social infrastructure for getting offline.
Articles
WashedUp News
the week in la plans, september 28 to october 5
22 plans happened across LA this week, from Emo Nite to a silent disco hike in Griffith Park. here's the full breakdown by neighborhood.
WashedUp News
the week in la plans, september 7 to september 14
19 plans, 53 people, and a breakdown of exactly where LA showed up this week, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Making Friends
meeting people in LA
the friends are out there, but LA's geography and freelance culture make finding them harder than anywhere else. here's what actually works, and why the coordination gap (not the events) is the real problem.
Things to Do
the small-group plan economy in la: who's making plans, where
right now on WashedUp, 17 plans are live across LA, from a Catalina day trip to late-night meetups in DTLA. here's how the plan actually gets made, mapped against every other app trying to solve the same problem.
Making Friends
things to do in la that are better with people
some plans in this city change entirely depending on who's next to you. here's the specific list of what's transformed by company, and exactly how to find people to go with instead of talking yourself out of it.
Things to Do
the full list of free museums in los angeles (and when to go with people)
every genuinely free museum in LA, sorted by neighborhood and by whether they're actually good for a first hangout, a date, or a solo afternoon.
Things to Do
what 300 people in la are actually doing on saturday nights
we asked 300 real LA people what they did last Saturday night. the answers weren't bars or movies. they were chess in Venice, soul nights in Silver Lake, and a lot of people quietly figuring out who to ask.
WashedUp News
the week in la plans, july 27 to august 3
19 plans, 103 people, and a by-neighborhood breakdown of where LA actually showed up this week on WashedUp.
Things to Do
the most-planned activities in la right now, according to washedup data
What LA is actually planning this month by activity, neighborhood, and time of day, pulled from real WashedUp plan data instead of an editor's opinion.
WashedUp News
the week in la plans, june 29 to july 6
a first-party recap of every WashedUp plan that completed in LA this week, broken down by neighborhood, with the real numbers.
WashedUp News
the week in la plans, june 22 to june 29
26 plans, 109 people, one week in LA. here's what actually happened on WashedUp, broken down by neighborhood.
WashedUp News
the week in la plans, june 5 to june 12
18 plans, 116 people, one big Pride week. a neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at what actually happened on WashedUp this week.
Making Friends
the social layer in los angeles that is finally becoming visible
LA has always been lonely by design. Something structural shifted between 2022 and 2025, and the people who felt it first are building something new.
Making Friends
what washedup plans actually look like on a given saturday in los angeles
a first-person dispatch from inside a real saturday plan. what you browse thursday night, who shows up, and what happens when the activity ends.
Making Friends
the la activity scene that's been hiding in plain sight
los angeles isn't the loneliest city in america. it's the least visible one. there's a difference, and it changes everything.
Making Friends
where washedup users are actually making plans this month in la
A data snapshot from WashedUp's own plan activity: which neighborhoods, which activities, and which day-of-week patterns are showing up in LA now.
Making Friends
The Loneliness Epidemic in LA: What the Data Says
LA has 13 million people and one of the worst loneliness problems in America. Here's what the research shows and what actually helps.
Making Friends
Why Making Friends in LA Is So Hard
You moved to Los Angeles expecting a social life. Instead you got traffic and canceled plans. Here's why, and what actually works.
Things to Do
15 Best Things to Do in LA This Weekend
Rooftop movie nights, hidden trails, free museums, and more. The best LA weekend plans that are way better when you bring people.
Things to Do
Going to Concerts Alone in LA: A Complete Guide
Solo concert tips for every LA venue, from the Greek to the Roxy. Plus how to find people to go with so you don't have to go alone.
Making Friends
Meetup vs Bumble BFF vs WashedUp: Honest Comparison
Three apps, three approaches to making friends in LA. Here's what each one does well, where they fall short, and which fits you.
Things to Do
Best Beaches in LA for Groups: 2026 Guide
Planning a beach day with friends? Here are LA's best group beaches ranked by vibe, parking, food, and things to actually do.
Making Friends
The Best Social Apps in Los Angeles: 2026 Honest Review
Meetup, Bumble BFF, Timeleft, WashedUp and more, ranked by what actually works for meeting people and doing things in LA. No sponsored picks.
Things to Do
10 Best Hiking Groups in LA for Meeting People
Sierra Club, Meetup trail groups, app-based matching, and more. The best ways to find hiking partners in Los Angeles right now.
Things to Do
Things to Do Alone in LA (+ How to Find People)
The best solo activities in Los Angeles, and how to turn any of them into a group plan when you're ready for company.
LA Life
Best Neighborhoods in LA for a Day Out with Friends (Local's Guide)
Not sure where to spend the day with friends in LA? Here are the best walkable neighborhoods for a group outing, from Silver Lake to DTLA.