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The AA Directory lists 16 AA meetings in Carmel By The Sea, CA across 10 locations and 7 days a week. Every group is free, confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Carmel By The Sea by day, time, and format, with directions to each.
Across Carmel By The Sea, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 56% of groups (9) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 10 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Speaker, and Women meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Salinas (19 mi) and Watsonville (27 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
TEMPORARY LOCATION - Updated 8/13/26: Due to the fires in Big Sur, this meeting is currently being held at Carmel River Beach, 26478 Carmelo St., Carmel, until further notice. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR This is a 90 minute speaker discussion A...
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
Reading and round robin discussion of the 12 Steps. 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.
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
● Enter from Lincoln Street through the courtyard to the left of the main chapel. ● This is a Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions study and discussion meeting. Each week alternates between reading a Step or a Tradition, followed by group ...
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
Reading of daily reflections followed by a discussion
NEW LOCATION: Beginning July 15, 2026, we will meet at the Wellness Center at the southeast corner of 8th Avenue & Dolores Street in downtown Carmel. Do not navigate to the Carmel Foundation’s main campus at 8th and Lincoln. Please us...
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
• Three minutes of silent meditation followed by a member reading from A.A. literature and speaking on it for 5-10 minutes and then a discussion on the topic. Location: Enter from Lincoln Street through the courtyard to the left of the m...
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
● 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. ● Enter from 7th Avenue and follow the garden path ...
This is a 60 minute speaker discussion Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held outdoors at the Carmel Beach. The chairperson shares for 15 - 20 minutes then the meeting is opened up for the discussion portion of the meeting. BRING YOUR OWN CHA...
A speaker reads the Promise of the week, shares for 15 minutes, then the meeting is open for discussion.
➤ 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 differen...
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 hor...
DOMINGO JUNTA DE ESTUDIO 8:00 – 9:30 AM. TEL: (831)241-1897. (831)901-6789.
Men's meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Monterey-Salinas area.
Various format meeting five days a week
Online only meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous with a different format 3 days a week. Wednesday - Living Sober Thursday - Newcomer Sunday - Women's Discussion
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
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This directory lists 16 AA meetings across 10 locations in Carmel By The Sea, California, spanning a range of days, times, and formats so you can find one that fits your schedule.
Whether it's your first meeting or your hundredth, Carmel By The Sea's AA community makes room for everyone.
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Many people in Carmel By The Sea attend meetings in neighboring communities within Monterey County simply because a particular group suits them better. County-level intergroups and central offices also coordinate schedules, run 24-hour phone lines, and connect people with local AA resources.
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