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| Landmark #997 | Los Angeles County | Visited: June 4, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The white clubhouse of the Tuna Club of Avalon! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The Tuna Club of Avalon marks the birthplace of modern big game sportfishing in 1898. Led by Dr. Charles Frederick Holder, the club’s founding members adopted the rules of conduct stressing conservationist ethics and sporting behavior. Today, their work remains the basis for the sport’s internationally accepted principles.
OTHER TIDBITS: Big game sportfishing specifically is the catching of fish using a rod and reel! This landmark is also on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 100 St. Catherine Way Avalon, CA 90704 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~24mi (39km) — 0.4hrs |
| When should I go? | Boats go to the island year-round! Check out your local charter service for schedules! The Tuna Club itself only gives tours one day a year in late summer! Check with the Catalina Island Museum for an exact date, and hurry! Only 60 spots are available!
As for joining the club, it’s a lot like Freemasonry. You have to be nominated by an existing member! |