Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
BEST OF THE BIG BOOK is listed as an AA meeting every Tuesday at 8:45 AM in Santa Monica, CA. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 147 AA meetings across Santa Monica, which can help if you need a backup time or a different format. There are 16 listed Tuesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 3301 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
Meeting-specific guidance
The listing does not include a specialized format tag, so expect a general AA meeting format unless the group announces otherwise.
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- AA meetings are free, though groups may pass a basket for voluntary contributions.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
Arrive a few minutes early, grab a seat anywhere, and stay after to say hello if you're comfortable. There are no dues or fees — a basket is passed for voluntary contributions. Nobody will make you talk.