Find AA Meetings in California

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Explore more than 20,666 AA meetings across 720 California communities — from big cities to small towns. Updated frequently, our listings bring together information from multiple official AA intergroup and area websites, making it easier to find accurate, up-to-date meeting details in one place. While times and locations may occasionally change, every effort is made to reflect the most reliable information available. Wherever you are on your recovery path, there's a group ready to welcome you today.

From Los Angeles to Redding, California hosts one of the largest AA networks in the country, reflecting the state's strong tradition of community recovery support.

Online Meetings in CA

Group 125601

Tuesdays12:00PM
The Buck
321 North Aviador Street, Camarillo, California
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

Suite #111 (Unsupervised kid's room) VC Meeting ID: CM40G GSO Group ID: 125601 Zoom ID 452 876 818

Thursdays7:00AM
ONLINE ONLY MEETING
San Diego, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionLGBTQOpenSign LanguageEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Mo-Fr 7:00am; Sa-Su 8:00am

Sundays8:30AM
ONLINE MEETING ONLY
San Diego, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Mo-Fr 7:00 am, Sat 7:15 am, Sun 8:30 am

Mondays12:00PM
Carmel Valley
San Diego, California
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Zoom ID#: 972 409 206 PW: 1212 Zoom Meetings using this ID and PW available 7 days a week

Sundays7:00PM
San Marcos Lutheran
3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Big BookClosedTemporary ClosureEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Zoom Meeting ID: 956 7162 0113 Password : 013275

Cities in California
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Fresno(493)
Orange(345)
Oakland(310)
Modesto(189)

20,666

Total Meetings

720

Cities

29

Avg per City

Meeting Times Across California Near You

Looking for the right time? 7pm is ideal for after-work support when most people are free has the most meetings available. Looking for something later? Try 8pm if you need something later in the evening. Need something earlier? 12pm during your lunch break might work better for your schedule. Meetings between 1am-4am are pretty rare here—that's typical for overnight hours when most people are sleeping. You'll find plenty of options throughout the day and evening instead. The darker colors you see from 6pm-8pm show when most meetings happen—that's when people typically have the most flexibility after work.

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Finding AA Meetings in California

California offers a comprehensive network of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings across 720 cities, providing crucial support for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol addiction. With 20,666meetings available throughout the state, people from all backgrounds and communities can find local support groups that meet their specific needs and schedules.

Meeting Types Available in California

AA meetings in California include various formats designed to support different aspects of recovery:

Open Meetings

Welcome family members, friends, and anyone interested in learning about A.A. These meetings help reduce stigma and educate the community about addiction recovery.

Closed Meetings

Exclusively for individuals with a desire to stop drinking, providing a safe space for personal sharing and intimate discussions about recovery challenges.

Speaker Meetings

Feature members sharing their personal recovery stories of "experience, strength, and hope," inspiring newcomers and providing relatable testimonials.

Step Study Groups

Focus on detailed exploration of the 12 Steps, providing structured learning about A.A.'s core principles and their practical application in daily recovery.

Major Cities with AA Support in California

Los Angeles, California's most active AA community, hosts 1,237 meetings. Other major cities include San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, and more, each offering multiple weekly meetings to support recovery at every stage.

Los Angeles

1,237 AA meetings available

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San Diego

783 AA meetings available

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Fresno

493 AA meetings available

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San Jose

382 AA meetings available

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Orange

345 AA meetings available

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Getting Started with AA in California

First-Time Attendees

Newcomers to AA in California are welcomed at any meeting. No advance registration is required, and you don't need to speak or identify yourself beyond your first name. Many meetings have newcomer packets with helpful information about the program.

Meeting Schedules and Accessibility

Meetings throughout California are scheduled at various times to accommodate different work schedules and life circumstances. Many locations offer wheelchair accessibility, and some provide childcare or are located near public transportation.

Online and Hybrid Options

Many AA groups in California now offer online meetings or hybrid formats, making recovery support accessible regardless of location, transportation challenges, or health considerations.

Recovery is possible, and California's AA community is here to support your journey. Whether you're taking your first step toward sobriety or maintaining long-term recovery, you'll find welcoming AA groups and meetings throughout the state ready to share their experience, strength, and hope.

Getting to AA Meetings in California

Whether you're traveling to California for the first time or a longtime resident seeking support, understanding your transportation options can help you access the AA meetings you need. Below is comprehensive information about reaching meetings across the state.

Planning Your Journey to AA Meetings

When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in California, call ahead to confirm meeting times, verify the address, and get directions. Many AA groups warmly welcome newcomers, first-timers, and out-of-town visitors. If lack of transportation is preventing you from attending meetings, reach out to local AA groups via the AA hotline—many members volunteer to give free rides to people in early recovery, or can connect you with Zoom meetings and online AA meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

California AA Organizations & Intergroups

Connect with local AA organizations and intergroups in California. These groups coordinate meetings, provide resources, and support the AA community throughout the state.

52nd District Central Office
165
www.aa52centraloffice.org
AA in the Desert
620
Antelope Valley Intergroup
199
Area 07 District 22, Western Slope
109
wsd22.org
CNIA District 21, Representing Placer County
110
aaplacer.org
CNIA District 30, Amador and Calaveras Counties
29
California District 20, Area 93
23
Central California Fellowship
1007
Central Coast Intergroup
362
Central Valley Intergroup
361
Contra Costa Service Center
408
Delta Intergroup
590
District 15 CNIA 07
136
Butte County, CA, USA
District 15, CNCA 06
176
aahumboldtdelnorte.org
District 17 CNIA: CA Northern Interior Area
62
aadavis.org
East Bay Intergroup Central Office
831
Fresno Alcoholics Anonymous
755
Harbor Area Central Office
706
Inland Empire Central Office
964
Kern County Central Office
184
Kern County, CA, USA
kerncountyaa.com
Lake County Intergroup
63
Lake County, CA, USA
Los Angeles Central Office
2948
Mendocino Coast Intergroup
48
Mendocino County, CA, USA
www.mendocinocoastaa.com
Monterey Bay Area Intergroup
149
Napa County Intergroup
84
Napa County, CA, USA
North Orange County Intergroup
13
North San Diego County AA
786
San Diego County, CA, USA
ncsandiegoaa.org
North Solano Intergroup
94
Northern California Fellowship of AA
176
Northern Nevada Intergroup
177
Reno, NV, USA
Orange County Central Office
1762
River Cities Central Office
7
Bullhead City, AZ, USA
Salinas Valley Area Intergroup
60
San Diego Central Office
1265
www.aasandiego.org
San Fernando Valley Central Office
363
San Fernando Valley, CA, USA
San Francisco and Marin Intergroup
871
San Gabriel / Pomona Valley Central Service Office
169
San Mateo County Intergroup
284
Santa Barbara Central Office
217
Santa Clara County Intergroup
709
Santa Clarita Valley Central Office
167
Santa Cruz County Intergroup
324
Sonoma County Intergroup
444
South Bay Central Office
320
South Solano County Central Office
103
South Solano County, CA, USA
Temecula Valley Central Office
184
www.temeculacentraloffice.org
Tulare County Central Office
199
Tulare County, CA, USA
Ukiah Valley Intergroup
56
Valley Service Center
157
Ventura County Central Service Office
500
Ventura County, CA, USA
Victor Valley Intergroup Central Office
170

These organizations coordinate AA meetings and provide support services in their designated regions and areas. Contact them directly for meeting updates, literature, and local AA resources.