Blake,
You are in Laguna Beach; there must be over 100 meetings within 10 miles or less of you. Why not try a few until you find one that suits you? Some meetings send me right up the wall and others have saved me when my ass was falling off. Did you like every bar you ever walked in to?
The biggest problem with AA meetings is that they are filled with people who are a little crazy. In fact it is hard to find one that isn't chock full of folks who can't keep their lives in control! I just happen to be one of those, sometimes better than other times.
I will say that one of the best meetings that I ever attend is held in the park on Sunday mornings at 10AM on the grass overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just North of Las Brisas. If you haven't done that one give it a try and as you look out over the ocean decide if that isn't about as good as it gets.
Best of luck and if you want to meet some time on Sunday email me, (private message) and I would consider it my honor.
Jon