Monday AA Meetings in Palo Alto
St. John's Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, English, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Charle St. Recovery House
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
St. John's Church
Babysitting Available, Discussion, English, Open, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Buddhist Temple
Closed, English, Non-Binary, Transgender, Women
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
University Lutheran Church
Digital Basket, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.96 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Christ Episcopal Church
Closed AA Meeting, Men
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Public Defender's Office
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.47 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Ladera Community Church UCC
AA Speaker Meeting
2.49 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Palo Alto
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Costa Mesa Alano Club
English, Open, Secular
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
St. John's Church
Closed, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
Closed, Discussion, Men
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
St. John's Church
English, Newcomer, Open, Speaker, Young People
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Ladera Community Church UCC
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting
2.49 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Grace Lutheran Church
Closed AA Meeting, Men, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.69 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Panera Bread
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting, Men
2.85 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
5721 CRESTRIDGE RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
5721 CRESTRIDGE RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Palo Alto
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St. John's Church
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Open; Discussion; Women
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Congregation Beth Am
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Grace Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.69 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
5448 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Thursday AA Meetings in Palo Alto
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Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
Closed, Men
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Costa Mesa Alano Club
English, Open, Speaker
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Park Street Center
Open; Big Book
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Costa Mesa Alano Club
Big Book, English, Open
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
University Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.96 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Christ Episcopal Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Los Altos Lutheran Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting
2.42 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Los Altos Union Presbyterian Church
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.68 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Friday AA Meetings in Palo Alto
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UNIT "F"
Discussion, English, Men
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Orange Coast Universalist Church
English, Open
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
St. John's Church
English, Open, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Los Altos Lutheran Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.42 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Peninsula Bible Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.91 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
5300 CREST RD RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
31290 PALOS VERDES DR W RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saturday AA Meetings in Palo Alto
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Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
The Grange
Closed, English, Online Meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
1885 Anaheim Ave
Discussion, English, Open, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
3190 Airway Ave
Discussion, English, Open, Wheelchair Access
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Charle St. Recovery House
Closed, Men
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Saddleback Valley Fellowship
In-person meeting
0 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Christ Episcopal Church
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.39 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Grace Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.69 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Gay, Lesbian, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Transgender
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access, Women
2.82 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
Unity Palo Alto Community Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
5400 CREST DR RANCHO PALOS VERDES/ROLLING HILLS, CA 90275
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3.2 miles from the center of Palo Alto, CA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Los Altos Hills, Stanford, Ladera, and Los Altos
Additional local resources: Palo Alto NA Meetings | Palo Alto Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Palo Alto, California will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the desire to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Palo Alto, California
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Palo Alto, California. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.
Speaker Meeting – At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.
Step Study – An Alcoholics Anonymous step study traditionally focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a dialogue.
Since each Palo Alto Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Palo Alto that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Palo Alto, California, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.
How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Palo Alto, California
To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
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