Find AA Meetings in Long Beach, California

Long Beach, California AA Meetings

Long Beach has a substantial AA community. At the time of this writing, there were more than 61 in-person groups that held over 100 meetings a week across 35 locations in the city, and more than 65 additional groups meet online.

The list above shows current schedules that you can filter by day, time, and meeting type to find one that fits. Long Beach is located within the Harbor Area, one of the more active AA regions in Los Angeles County. Newcomers usually have several nearby options regardless of the day.

The community includes women’s and men’s groups, LGBTQ+ meetings, and Spanish-speaking groups. An estimated 15.6% of Long Beach adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC’s PLACES project.

Here is a snapshot of meeting types in our Long Beach directory, counting both in-person and online groups (as of July 2026):

• Wheelchair-accessible: 42
• Women’s: 18
• LGBTQ+: 15
• Men’s: 12
• Young people: 2
• Spanish-speaking: 1
• Beginner-focused: 1

These counts include both in-person and online groups and shift as schedules update, so treat this as a snapshot and the list above as the current source.

Your First AA Meeting in Long Beach

You do not need to register, pay, or call yourself an alcoholic to attend an AA meeting in Long Beach. Arrive a few minutes early, take a seat, and listen. Nobody is required to speak.

Meetings are either open or closed. Open meetings welcome anyone, including curious people and family members. Closed meetings are reserved for people who want to stop drinking. Since beginner-focused groups are limited here, an open discussion meeting is usually the most comfortable starting point.

Before you go, our firsthand account of what happens at a first AA meeting walks through a typical hour, and our overview of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explains the program’s core ideas in plain language.

Long Beach’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Local AA in Long Beach is supported by the Harbor Area Central Office, which keeps its phone answered around the clock so members and newcomers can find a meeting or ask what to expect. The office also sells AA literature, including the Big Book.

Spanish speakers in the area can reach the Oficina Intergrupal del Sur de la Bahía, a Spanish-language AA office that serves Long Beach and nearby cities. Contact details for both are listed under Resources below.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with either office. Long Beach also has a place in AA’s own history. The fellowship held its 25th Anniversary International Convention here from July 1 through 3, 1960, drawing members from across the country and abroad.

Staying on Track Between Meetings

Many people pair meetings with the free Sober App. It tracks your sober days, what you have saved by not drinking, and milestones worth marking, which can help on the days between meetings.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support, not medical care. If you have been drinking heavily every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous, and it is worth getting a medical opinion before you quit cold. Our guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox explain what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

For treatment in Long Beach, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health runs the Substance Abuse Service Helpline, the county’s main entry point for substance use services. It operates 24/7, screens callers, offers translation, and refers people to detox, residential, and outpatient care, including no-cost options for eligible residents.

You’ll find numbers for treatment under Resources below. You can also browse alcohol rehab programs in California in our rehab directory. National and crisis lines are listed under Resources as well.

AA in Long Beach: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Long Beach cost?

AA meetings in Long Beach are free. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, so a basket may be passed, but no one is expected to give, least of all a newcomer.

Do I have to call myself an alcoholic to attend?

No, you don’t have to call yourself an alcoholic. AA’s only stated requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking, and you do not even need that to sit in on an open meeting. Plenty of people attend while they are still deciding what their drinking means to them.

What is the difference between open and closed meetings in Long Beach?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family and friends, while closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Check the meeting list above for which type each group offers.

Are there LGBTQ+ or women’s AA meetings in Long Beach?

Yes, there are LGBTQ+ and women’s AA meetings in Long Beach. Our Long Beach listings include 15 LGBTQ+ meetings and 18 women’s meetings; use the filters above to see current days and times.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Long Beach?

Yes, there are more than 65 online AA groups in our Long Beach listings, with options most days of the week, which can help when you cannot get to a meeting in person.

How do I find a wheelchair-accessible meeting in Long Beach?

More than 42 groups in our Long Beach listings are wheelchair-accessible. Use the accessibility filter above to see which meetings and locations qualify.

Resources

• Harbor Area Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. 24-hour help and office line: (562) 989-7697. Office: 3450 E. Spring Street #109, Long Beach, CA 90806; Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://hacoaa.org/contact-us-1/
• Oficina Intergrupal del Sur de la Bahía de AA. Spanish-language AA office: (310) 516-8626; 1308 Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://aasurdelabahia.org/
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control. Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH): (844) 804-7500, toll-free, 24/7 screening and referral; translation available. Accessed July 13, 2026. http://ph.lacounty.gov/sapc/cares/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 13, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).  https://988lifeline.org/
• A.A. World Services. AA Exchange Bulletin, Volume 5 (announcing the 25th Anniversary International Convention, Long Beach, California, July 1-3, 1960). Accessed July 13, 2026. https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/newsletters/en_box459_mar60.pdf