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There are 15 AA meetings in Carmel By The Sea, CA across 9 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
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 60% of groups (9) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 9 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.
AA meetings in Carmel By The Sea, CA are coordinated by Monterey Bay Area Intergroup, which lists 9 of them. Call them at (831) 373-3713 or visit aamonterey.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.
Showing 15 meetings in Carmel By The Sea first, then 10 in nearby towns.
● 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 c...
● 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. ● Location: Enter from Lincoln Street through the c...
Reading of daily reflections followed by a discussion
Located about 4 miles east of downtown Carmel. Maps list this area as Carmel-By-The-Sea but it is located in Carmel Valley.
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. ● Location: Enter from Lincoln Street through the c...
• 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. ● Location: Enter from Lincoln Street through the c...
● 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 c...
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 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 c...
● 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 c...
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.
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
Women’s Common Welfare: A Traditions Meeting. We read from the AA Grapevine publication 'Our Twelve Traditions' corresponding to the month, followed by open 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
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...
Most AA meetings in Carmel By The Sea start at 7am, with 5 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Monday at 12pm, when 2 meetings run.
This directory lists 15 AA meetings across 9 locations in Carmel By The Sea, California.
Carmel By The Sea leans toward open meetings: 93% of the weekly schedule is open to anyone, against 7% closed. Wheelchair access is listed for 7%, and 13% are Big Book studies.
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 93% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Discussion | 80% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Speaker | 47% | One member tells their story |
| Women | 20% | For women |
| Big Book | 13% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Step study | 13% | Works through the Twelve Steps |
| 12 Steps & 12 Traditions | 13% | Studies the book of that name |
| Closed | 7% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| Newcomer | 7% | Geared to people new to AA |
| Men | 7% | For men |
| Wheelchair access | 7% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
One office serves meetings in Carmel By The Sea, with the contact details each one publishes.
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