AA Meetings near Salinas, California
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Hollister Memorial Groups
Park and enter in back.
Park and enter in back.
Grupo 14 De Marzo
REUNIONES: LUNES A SÁBADO 7:30 – 9:00 PM. DOMINGOS: 7:00 – 8:30 AM. TEL: (831)902-8532. (408)307-4850.
Grupo Querer Es Poder
REUNIONES: DIARIAS 7:30 – 9:00 PM. TEL: (831)774-4985. (831)760-6165.
Grupo Liberación
REUNIONES: DIARIAS 7:30 – 9:30 PM. TEL: (831)801-6436. (831)537-3070.
Grupo Estoicos
Enter through ally.
Enter through ally.
Grupo Nuevo Amanecer (Martes)
Grupo Estrella Del Sur
REUNIONES: DIARIAS 7:30 – 9:00 PM. TEL: (831)261-5415. (619)673-4407.
Men’s Crosstalkers
Grupo Plentitud
REUNIONES: MARTES, MIÉRCOLES Y JUEVES 8:00 – 9:15 PM. TEL: (831)269-8759. (831)809-2536. (831)234-5921
Beacon Group
This is an Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Pacific Grove CA Tue at 8pm. Note that nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. This meeting is no longer hybrid and only meets in person.
Grupo Libertad (Martes)
Spanish Speaking - Sesión de estudio
WFAA Birthday Speaker Meeting
Annual birthdays celebrated on 4th Tuesdays starting with 7:10pm potluck ($5 suggested donation), followed with cake after meeting. Regular speaker meeting all other Tuesdays.
Grupo Fin y Principio (Martes)
Spanish Speaking
12x12 Book Study
H.O.W. Group
Chip meeting last Tuesday of each month.
AA Meeting: Grave Emotional and Mental Disorders
This is a Dual Diagnosis meeting. Open Meeting. Monday through Friday. Online only.
Passcode: 999666
Levaantate (Wednesday)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Passcode: 418452
Faith at Work
Nuevo Sendero
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.
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.
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.
Sunrise Online
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
On Awakening
Sunrise Group In Person
Main entrance
➤ 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.
Main entrance
Mighty Muffins
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.
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
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
Sobriety in The Ville - Speaker/Discussion
Meeting ID: 761 7709 535, Password: makemyday
Fresh Start (Wednesday)
No Smoking
Good Morning Carmel
● 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
Early Risers (Wednesday)
Rotating Literature and Speaker Share
Meeting ID: 849 8412 632, Password: RIGHTON
Reflections
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Meeting ID: 341 093 904 Password: 95020
Grupo Buena Voluntad
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
Grupo Unidad
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
The Nooner
Various format meeting five days a week
Password 728947
Noon Groups
Men's Group
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
Hollister Memorial Groups
Park and enter in back.
Park and enter in back.
Sobriety in The Ville - Step Study
Meeting ID: 761 7709 535, Password: makemyday
Wild Women
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."
WFAA Book Study, Living Sober
Jade Street Park (Wednesday)
Wednesday is Chip Day. Temporarily moved to the soccer field during construction. Bring your own chair.
Soquel Acceptance Group (Wednesday)
Meets in back room off of parking lot. Chips on the last Wednesday of the month.
Women's 12 & 12
Main entrance
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.
Main entrance
Grupo Nuevo Amanecer (Miercoles)
Sesión de estudio
AA Meeting: Grave Emotional and Mental Disorders - Topic Tag
“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.
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
Wed–Big Book Thur–Living Sober Sat–Joe and Charlie
Password: 630593
Rebellion Dogs - Living Sober
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
Also has readings from the New Language Big Book, published in 2024.
Meeting ID: 761 770 9535 Password: makemyday
Young People's Happy Hour
Corner of Blanco and San Vincente
Corner of Blanco and San Vincente
Happy Hour - Big Book
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
Salinas's Busiest Meeting Locations
Watsonville, CA
32Watsonville, CA, USA
Watsonville Fellowship
31939 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
Monterey Fellowship Hall
27519 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Salinas
Most listings: Monday with 79 meetings
Most common meeting types: Open (439), English (324), Spanish (176), Discussion (138), Wheelchair Access (134)
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AA Resources in Salinas, California
Local Intergroup
Salinas Valley Area Intergroup
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About AA Meetings near Salinas, California
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Salinas, California. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Salinas as a city in California covering approximately 23.515 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 Salinas. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Local meetings in Salinas are coordinated through the Salinas Valley Area Intergroup. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Salinas
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 Salinas
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Recovery Resources in Salinas
In addition to AA meetings, Salinas 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 Salinas?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Salinas. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Salinas?
Current listings near Salinas 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 Salinas every day?
Current listings near Salinas include meetings on all seven days of the week. Monday currently has the most listings, with 79.
Are there online AA meetings available in Salinas?
The current directory includes 109 listings near Salinas with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Salinas?
135 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Salinas. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Salinas?
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 Salinas?
The directory identifies Salinas Valley Area Intergroup as the local AA office serving Salinas. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Salinas?
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Can I find AA meetings outside Salinas, California?
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