Avalon in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Tuna Club of Avalon

Photographed by Wyndfire, November 15, 2011

1. The Tuna Club of Avalon Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1991 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in Cooperation with the Tuna Club of Avalon. (Marker Number 997.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 33° 20.74′ N, 118° 19.622′ W. Marker is in Avalon, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Saint Catherine Way north of Crescent Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Saint Catherine Way, Avalon CA 90704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Leaping Tuna (a few steps from this marker); Catalina Island Yacht Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Legacy of Blanche W (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Flight - Newport to Catalina

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Channel Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Independence Day - Catalina Island (approx. ¼ mile away); Avalon Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Avalon (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avalon.

Photographed by Wyndfire, November 15, 2011

2. The Tuna Club of Avalon Marker

The marker is to the right of the door.

The Tuna Club of Avalon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wyndfire, November 15, 2011

3. The Tuna Club of Avalon

Looking south down the street, partial view of Avalon Bay

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

4. The Tuna Club of Avalon

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 6, 2022

5. National Register of Historic Places

The Leaping Tuna image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wyndfire, November 15, 2011

6. The Leaping Tuna

Bronze statue outside of the Tuna Club, dedicated to the club's founder.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 1,524 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. 4. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on October 18, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.