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There are 17 AA meetings in Carpinteria, CA across 11 locations and 6 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Across Carpinteria, Wednesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 11 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Spanish, and Big Book meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Ventura (15 mi) and Camarillo (30 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA meetings in Carpinteria, CA are coordinated by Santa Barbara Central Office, which lists 11 of them. Call them at (805) 962-3332 or visit santabarbaraaa.com for meeting updates and local AA service information.
Showing 17 meetings in Carpinteria first, then 8 in nearby towns.
Meeting held in the Parson's/Scout house behind the church.
Held in Parson's room
All people are welcome
Meeting held behind the church in the Scout house No wheelchair ramp but easily accessible. No stairs.
Multi-purpose room
All people are welcome
Meeting held behind the church in the Parson's house/Scout house. No wheelchair ramp but easily accessible. No stairs.
12 & 12 Book Study Meeting held behind the church in the Scout house No wheelchair ramp but easily accessible. No stairs.
Multi-purpose room
All people are welcome
Meeting held in the Parson's/Scout house behind the church.
All people are welcome
Meeting is held behind the church in the Parson's House/Scout House No wheelchair ramp but easily accessible. No stairs.
Across from The Spot Burger on Linden Avenue
Bring own chair
Multi-purpose room
All people are welcome
Street parking only
Masks Optional
Friendship Center
Most AA meetings in Carpinteria start at 7pm, with 6 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Tuesday at 7pm, when 2 meetings run.
This directory lists 17 AA meetings across 11 locations in Carpinteria, California.
Carpinteria leans toward open meetings: 82% of the weekly schedule is open to anyone, against 6% closed. Wheelchair access is listed for 94%, and 24% are Big Book studies. Spanish-language meetings make up 35% of the schedule.
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 100% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Wheelchair access | 94% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
| Open | 82% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Spanish | 35% | Held in Spanish |
| Big Book | 24% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Men | 18% | For men |
| Closed | 6% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| Tradition study | 6% | Studies the Twelve Traditions |
| Women | 6% | For women |
| Young people | 6% | Geared to younger members |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
One office serves meetings in Carpinteria, with the contact details each one publishes.
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