AA Meetings near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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H.O.W. Group

Tuesday 8:00 PM
10707 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes

Chip meeting last Tuesday of each month.

Westside Group

Tuesday 8:00 PM
250 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Keep It Going Group - Tuesday

Tuesday 8:00 PM
Online Wheelchair AccessEnglish

AA Meeting: Grave Emotional and Mental Disorders

Tuesday 9:00 PM
Online Cross Talk PermittedDigital BasketDiscussionDual DiagnosisLGBTQOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

This is a Dual Diagnosis meeting. Open Meeting. Monday through Friday. Online only.

Passcode: 999666

Armistice Meeting (Tuesday)

Tuesday 11:11 PM
Online DiscussionOpenSmoking PermittedEnglish

Meeting ID: 856 4733 9312, Password: armistice

Levaantate (Wednesday)

Wednesday 5:00 AM
Online Spanish
Meeting Notes

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Passcode: 418452

On Awakening

Wednesday 6:45 AM
519 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Sunrise Group In Person

Wednesday 6:45 AM
381 High St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Main entrance

DiscussionLiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

➤ In-person meeting at St. James Episcopal Church in Monterey (corner of Franklin & High Streets). The Sunrise Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at 6:45 AM and Saturday at 7:30 AM. Six days a week the meeting is led by a different secretary who chooses a discussion topic based on A.A. approved literature of their choice. The meeting uses a round the horn format for sharing. On Saturday, the format is speaker discussion. 6/24/26 NOTE: Due to construction, meetings will be held in the church next to McGowan House until further notice.

Location Notes

Main entrance

Sunrise Online

Wednesday 6:45 AM
Online DiscussionOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes

The Sunrise Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at 6:45 AM. Six days a week the meeting is led by a different secretary who chooses a discussion topic based on A.A. approved literature of their choice. The meeting uses a round the horn format for sharing. On Saturday, the format is speaker discussion.

Password 247365

Nuevo Sendero

Wednesday 6:45 AM
1760 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955, USA

La reunión es en la oficina B-206. Ubicado en el centro comercial Plaza Universidad en la esquina de Fremont Blvd y Echo Ave (en frente del Auto Mall). La entrada es a un lado del edificio del 7-11 y Papa Chevo's Taco Shop. Estamos en el segundo piso donde puedes ver nuestro letrero A.A. Nuevo Sendero.

OpenSpanish
Meeting Notes

Reunión abierta para todos. Personas no alcohólicas pueden asistir como espectadores. Esta reunión de Alcohólicos Anónimos es en Español. Nos reunimos todos los días a las 6:45 AM en Seaside, CA.

Location Notes

La reunión es en la oficina B-206. Ubicado en el centro comercial Plaza Universidad en la esquina de Fremont Blvd y Echo Ave (en frente del Auto Mall). La entrada es a un lado del edificio del 7-11 y Papa Chevo's Taco Shop. Estamos en el segundo piso donde puedes ver nuestro letrero A.A. Nuevo Sendero.

Good Morning Carmel

Wednesday 7:00 AM
Online Digital BasketDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

● In-person meeting at Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel, with a separate online meeting held at the same time. ● Daily meeting at 7 AM on weekdays, and 8 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. ● Location: Enter from Lincoln Street through the courtyard to the left of the main chapel. Turn left into the hallway. The meeting room is the first room on the right. Mon–Daily Reflections Topic Discussion Tue–Big Book Study Wed–Open Discussion Meeting Thu–Speaker Topic Discussion Fri–12 and 12 Book Study Sat–Big Book Speaker Discussion and "chip" meeting for annual A.A. anniversaries plus Newcomer 30, 60, 90 and 180 days of continuous sobriety. Sun–As Bill Sees It Speaker Discussion

Mighty Muffins

Wednesday 7:00 AM
29 Ford Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA

Meeting is held in the little house near the upper parking lot entrance. Park in the lot at 25 Ford Road and walk up the path next to the Ford Rd.

Online 12 Steps & 12 TraditionsDigital BasketDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Monday thru Friday meets inside the little house and Saturday and Sunday meet in the community center. Online meetings are held separately (non-hybrid). Mon–As Bill Sees It Reading and Discussion Tue–Big Book Study Wed–12 & 12 Book Study Thu–Daily Reflections Topic Discussion Fri–Step 10 Discussion Sat–Read Promises / Open Topic Discussion Sun–Spiritual Progress Topic Discussion

Location Notes

Meeting is held in the little house near the upper parking lot entrance. Park in the lot at 25 Ford Road and walk up the path next to the Ford Rd.

Meeting ID: 5849429251 Password: 044385

Salinas Groups

Wednesday 7:00 AM
404 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
OpenEnglish

Sobriety in The Ville - Speaker/Discussion

Wednesday 7:00 AM
Online OpenEnglish

Meeting ID: 761 7709 535, Password: makemyday

Fresh Start (Wednesday)

Wednesday 7:00 AM
939 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

No Smoking

Sought Through Prayer (STP) Wednesday

Wednesday 7:00 AM
532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

If coming from Cedar Street, enter up the back steps around the left side of the building.

OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Location Notes

If coming from Cedar Street, enter up the back steps around the left side of the building.

Early Risers (Wednesday)

Wednesday 7:00 AM
Online Child-FriendlyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Rotating Literature and Speaker Share

Meeting ID: 849 8412 632, Password: RIGHTON

On Awakening (formerly STP-online) (Wednesday)

Wednesday 7:00 AM
Online LiteratureOpenEnglish

Meeting ID: 842 1031 1980, Password 5551212

SCF Step Study 12x12 Meeting

Wednesday 9:00 AM
412 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Sought Through Meditation

Wednesday 11:00 AM
532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

If coming from Cedar Street, enter up the back steps around the left side of the building.

OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Location Notes

If coming from Cedar Street, enter up the back steps around the left side of the building.

Sought Through Meditation Zoom

Wednesday 11:00 AM
532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

If coming from Cedar Street, enter up the back steps around the left side of the building.

Online OpenWheelchair AccessTemporary ClosureEnglish
Location Notes

If coming from Cedar Street, enter up the back steps around the left side of the building.

Meeting ID: 221 9156 334, Password: meditate

Noon Groups

Wednesday 12:00 PM
519 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

The Nooner

Wednesday 12:00 PM
Online DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Various format meeting five days a week

Password 728947

Wild Women

Wednesday 12:00 PM
915 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Digital BasketDiscussionOpenSpeakerWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Wild Women is an open A.A. women's speaker/discussion meeting. We begin with traditional A.A. readings, and have a speaker share her experience, strength, and hope for approximately 20 minutes. At that point the meeting is open for sharing, and at the end we close with a prayer. Please join us; you will find "we are not a glum lot."

Men's Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM
Online DiscussionMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

This is a men's topic discussion meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Pacific Grove. After some A.A. readings, the secretary asks if anyone has a suggested topic for the meeting centered around A.A. recovery. Whoever suggests a topic is then asked to share on it for few minutes to start the meeting. The meeting is then open for discussion on the suggested topic.

No Password

Brown Baggers

Wednesday 12:00 PM
72 E San Joaquin St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
OpenEnglish

Grupo Unidad

Wednesday 12:00 PM
112 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
OpenSpanish
Meeting Notes

REUNIONES: DIARIAS 7:30 – 9:00 PM. LUNES A SÁBADO 12:00 A 1:30 PM. DOMINGO 11:30 AM. – 1:00 PM. TEL: (831)905-4541. (831)751-9798. (831)500-3429

Grupo Buena Voluntad

Wednesday 12:00 PM
817 Beech St, Salinas, CA 93905, USA
OpenSpanish
Meeting Notes

REUNIONES: DIARIAS 7:30 – 9:00 PM. LUNES A VIERNES 12:00 – 1:30 PM. TEL: (831)585-5396. (831)682-2418. (831)998-6533

Sobriety in The Ville - Step Study

Wednesday 12:00 PM
Online OpenEnglish

Meeting ID: 761 7709 535, Password: makemyday

WFAA Book Study, Living Sober

Wednesday 12:00 PM
939 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
Child-FriendlyLiteratureLiving SoberOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish

Jade Street Park (Wednesday)

Wednesday 12:00 PM
4400 Jade St, Capitola, CA 95010, USA
BirthdayOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Wednesday is Chip Day. Temporarily moved to the soccer field during construction. Bring your own chair.

SCF Speaker Discussion Meeting

Wednesday 12:00 PM
412 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Women's 12 & 12

Wednesday 12:15 PM
381 High St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Main entrance

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsClosedWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Each week, we read aloud one chapter from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, then hold an open discussion on what we have read. We read a step chapter each week for four weeks in a row, then a tradition chapter, then four step chapters, and so forth. Solution-oriented, heartfelt, confidential, and humorous. 6/24/26 NOTE: Due to construction, meetings will be held in the church next to McGowan House until further notice.

Location Notes

Main entrance

Grupo Nuevo Amanecer (Miercoles)

Wednesday 1:30 PM
1150 Main St #4b, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
Big BookOpenSpanish
Meeting Notes

Sesión de estudio

AA Meeting: Grave Emotional and Mental Disorders - Topic Tag

Wednesday 2:00 PM
Online Cross Talk PermittedDigital BasketDiscussionDual DiagnosisOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

“Topic Tag” Meeting of the Grave Emotional Mental Disorders Dual Diagnosis AA Village. Someone will choose the first topic and tag someone to share on it, then that person will choose another topic and another person to share. We do not use hands in this meeting.

Group Notes

The GEMD Business Meeting is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm. Following is our regular 9pm meeting. Please join us, It Takes A Village

Passcode: 999666

AA Marina

Wednesday 3:00 PM
Online Big BookOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Wed–Big Book Thur–Living Sober Sat–Joe and Charlie

Password: 630593

SCF 12 x 12 Meeting

Wednesday 3:00 PM
412 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Rebellion Dogs - Living Sober

Wednesday 5:00 PM
Online Living SoberOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Online only meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous with a different format 3 days a week. Wednesday - Living Sober Thursday - Newcomer Meeting Sunday - Women's Discussion

Password 728670

Sobriety in the Ville Beginner's Big Book Study

Wednesday 5:00 PM
Online Big BookEnglishNewcomerOpen
Meeting Notes

Also has readings from the New Language Big Book, published in 2024.

Meeting ID: 761 770 9535 Password: makemyday

Happy Hour - Big Book

Wednesday 5:30 PM
519 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

This is a daily meeting with a format that varies by day of the week: Sun–As Bill Sees It Mon–Topic Discussion Tue–Speaker Discussion Wed–Big Book Study Thu–Topic Discussion Fri–12 & 12 Step Study Sat–Topic Discussion

Young People's Happy Hour

Wednesday 5:30 PM
1130 San Vincente Ave, Salinas, CA 93901, USA

Corner of Blanco and San Vincente

DiscussionOpenEnglish
Location Notes

Corner of Blanco and San Vincente

WFAA Speaker/Discussion

Wednesday 6:00 PM
939 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Grupo Fin Y Principio Mujeres (Miercoles)

Wednesday 6:00 PM
51 Crestview Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
OpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Bilingual - Spanish and English speaking

Grupo Alfa y Omega (Miércoles)

Wednesday 6:00 PM
437 Rogers Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
OpenSpanish

SCF Back to Basics

Wednesday 6:00 PM
412 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Reflections

Wednesday 6:30 PM
8065 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

Located about 4 miles east of downtown Carmel. Maps list this area as Carmel-By-The-Sea but it is located in Carmel Valley.

Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Reading of daily reflections followed by a discussion

Location Notes

Located about 4 miles east of downtown Carmel. Maps list this area as Carmel-By-The-Sea but it is located in Carmel Valley.

Circle of Gratitude Book

Wednesday 6:30 PM
281 Beach Rd, Marina, CA 93933, USA
Big BookDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Meeting format of this A.A. meeting is to read from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous for the first half hour, followed by group discussion of the reading.

Aromas Group

Wednesday 6:30 PM
388 Blohm Ave, Aromas, CA 95004, USA

Aromas Water District Conference Room

Big BookOpenEnglish
Location Notes

Aromas Water District Conference Room

Candlelight Meeting

Wednesday 7:00 PM
519 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
CandlelightDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

This meeting adheres to standard A.A. format (either speaker or topic discussion as voted upon in the beginning of each meeting). Meeting is one hour long, with a 5 minute limit allowed for shares in order to give everyone a chance to speak.

Wednesday Night Men's Hybrid / Zoom ID 457 213 547

Wednesday 7:00 PM
1130 San Vincente Ave, Salinas, CA 93901, USA

Corner of Blanco and San Vincente

MenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Hybrid, Zoom ID 457 213 547 PW1935

Location Notes

Corner of Blanco and San Vincente

AA Meeting Statistics for Carmel-by-the-Sea

500 Nearby Listings
90 Meeting Locations
133 Online Meetings
7 Days Represented

Most listings: Monday with 77 meetings

Most common meeting types: Open (435), English (356), Wheelchair Access (173), Spanish (144), Discussion (121)

Meetings by Time of Day

136 Morning
260 Evening
66 Night

Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.

AA Resources in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Local Intergroup

Santa Cruz County Intergroup

24/7 AA Hotline

Need help now? Call the AA General Service Office:

(212) 870-3400

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About AA Meetings near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.

The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Carmel-by-the-Sea as a city in California covering approximately 1.061 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.

MyMeetings currently returns 500 AA meeting listings in and around Carmel-by-the-Sea. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.

Local meetings in Carmel-by-the-Sea are coordinated through the Santa Cruz County Intergroup. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.

Types of AA Meetings Available in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Open Meetings: Anyone interested in learning about AA can attend, including family members, friends, and those curious about the program.

Closed Meetings: Reserved for individuals who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings offer a more intimate setting for sharing.

Speaker Meetings: One or more members share their experience, strength, and hope with the group.

Discussion Meetings: Members discuss a topic related to recovery, with everyone having an opportunity to share.

Big Book/Step Study: Focused study of AA literature including the Big Book and the 12 Steps.

Beginner Meetings: Specifically designed for newcomers who may be attending their first meetings. These groups provide extra guidance on how AA works, the 12 Steps, and getting a sponsor.

Online/Virtual Meetings: Participate from anywhere via video or phone. Virtual listings can help when travel, mobility, or scheduling makes an in-person meeting difficult.

Finding the Right Meeting in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Carmel-by-the-Sea area in California and may include meetings in surrounding communities.

Recovery Resources in Carmel-by-the-Sea

In addition to AA meetings, Carmel-by-the-Sea residents can access recovery support through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which provides a national helpline (1-800-662-4357) and treatment locator. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) offers evidence-based research confirming that consistent participation in peer support groups like AA significantly improves long-term sobriety outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many AA meetings are in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Carmel-by-the-Sea. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.

What types of AA meetings are available in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Current listings near Carmel-by-the-Sea identify formats including 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, Birthday, Candlelight, Child-Friendly, Closed, and Cross Talk Permitted. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.

Are there AA meetings near Carmel-by-the-Sea every day?

Current listings near Carmel-by-the-Sea include meetings on all seven days of the week. Monday currently has the most listings, with 77.

Are there online AA meetings available in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

The current directory includes 133 listings near Carmel-by-the-Sea with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.

How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

174 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Carmel-by-the-Sea. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.

What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

AA meeting practices vary by group. Open meetings welcome anyone interested in learning about AA, while closed meetings are for people with a desire to stop drinking. You may listen without speaking; review the individual listing for its format and any arrival notes.

How do I contact the local AA office in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

The directory identifies Santa Cruz County Intergroup as the local AA office serving Carmel-by-the-Sea. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.

How often are AA meeting listings updated for Carmel-by-the-Sea?

This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Carmel-by-the-Sea. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.

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