Find AA Meetings in Santa Cruz, CA

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The AA Directory lists 127 AA meetings in Santa Cruz, CA across 64 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 Santa Cruz by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Santa Cruz, Thursday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 28% of groups (35) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 64 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Literature meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Los Gatos (18 mi) and Campbell (21 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

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AA Meetings in Santa Cruz, CA

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Heavily Meditated
Fridays5:30PM - 6:30PM
The Barn Studio
104b Agnes Street, Santa Cruz, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

**MEETING NOT IN MAIN ROOM**to access small room, go through gate off to the right and down gravel pathway. Chairs available or bring pillow/mat. Meeting format: 20 minute guided meditation. 10 minute journaling and/or quiet reflection t...

Friday Nite Lights
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz, California
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Open AA Meeting. Speaker Discussion Group. Chips on the first Friday of the month.

We are the Weirdos
Fridays6:00PM - 7:00PM
The Barn Studio
104b Agnes Street, Santa Cruz, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBirthdayDiscussionLGBTQLesbianLiteratureNewcomerOpenSpeakerStep StudyTransgenderWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

We are the Weirdos is a meeting for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women.

Friday Night Live
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
2500 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyDiscussionOpenWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Back entrance Hybrid MEETING In person and zoom CHIP

One Day at a Time
Fridays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Online
3151 Union Avenue, San Jose, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Primary Purpose
Fridays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Foxworthy Baptist Church
1774 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Use rear and side parking lots. Only use front lot for overflow. This is a residential neighborhood so please keep the noise to a minimum.

The Attitude Adjustment Hour (Steps 1-4)
Fridays6:00AM - 7:00AM
Denny's Restaurant
1390 South First Street, San Jose, California
Meeting Types & Format:
BirthdayBreakfastOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Birthday chips given the last Friday of each month. You are invited to stay afterwards for the 7:30 am Early Bird meeting in the same location.

Meeting Times in Santa Cruz Near You

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Finding AA Meetings in Santa Cruz, CA

This directory lists 127 AA meetings across 64 locations in Santa Cruz, 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, Santa Cruz's AA community makes room for everyone.

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Other Resources

AA is peer support. Some people also work with:

  • • Professional addiction counselors and therapists
  • • Medical providers (especially important for alcohol withdrawal, which can be dangerous without supervision)
  • • Al-Anon, for family members affected by someone else's drinking
  • • Other recovery programs alongside or instead of AA
  • • Sober living homes in the Santa Cruz area

For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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AA Meetings in Santa Cruz County, California

Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County, part of the broader California AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Santa Cruz County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

Find AA Meetings by County in California

Santa Cruz County has a wide range of AA meetings: open and closed formats, speaker meetings, step studies, and groups for specific demographics. Morning, evening, and weekend slots are available throughout the county.

Recovery Support Resources in Santa Cruz County

  • Meeting formats: 127+ AA meetings across Santa Cruz County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Santa Cruz and surrounding communities in the county
  • Times: Morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night slots across the county schedule
  • Specialized groups: LGBTQ+ friendly meetings, women's meetings, men's meetings, young people, seniors, and multilingual options
  • Accessibility filters: Wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, and other accommodation needs

Meetings Beyond City Limits

Many people in Santa Cruz attend meetings in neighboring communities within Santa Cruz 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.

More meetings nearby: Use the filters above to search by day, time, format, and type. You can also browse the California AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Santa Cruz County and across the state.

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