Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
HOW IT WORKS WORKSHOP gives Santa Monica residents a daytime AA option. It meets on Wednesday at 12:30 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
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 21 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 633 Kensington Rd 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.
- You can sit quietly and listen; sharing is optional.
- 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.