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A.A. Big Sur Sunday - Carmel River Beach (Temporary) ✓ Verified

Sundays 10:30 AM · Carmel-by-the-Sea

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When
Sundays at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Where
Carmel River State Beach
26478 Carmelo St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
Finding it
Look for the circle or people gathered near the State Beach parking lot. Bring your own Beach chair. Meeting is cancelled if it is raining.
Format
Discussion Open to all Speaker Wheelchair access
“Open” means anyone may attend — including family, friends, and anyone curious about the program.
Notes
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 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with a wonderful setting within the redwood forest of Big Sur. The chairperson shares during the first part of the meeting, we take a short break and then resume for the discussion portion of the meeting. The group generally meets outside with chairs circled beneath the redwoods. During rain or colder weather we meet inside the building.
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Carmel-By-The-Sea
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Monterey Bay Area Intergroup · confirmed 2026-08-20 · original listing ↗
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Other A.A. meetings within 2 km
Women's Way · Monday 12:00 PM · 1.6 km · Church of the Wayfarer
Step-Tradition Book Study · Tuesday 6:00 PM · 1.6 km · Church of the Wayfarer
Carmel Men's Meeting · Wednesday 7:30 PM · 1.5 km · Wellness Center at 8th & Dolores
About Alcoholics Anonymous
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