7 Not-So-Stuffy Social Clubs in Los Angeles

The age of old, stuffy social clubs have all but gone the way of Father Knows Best, leaving a modern void in the space we call our “third place”. We decided to take a look at some interesting offerings in our fair city for inclusive, diverse opportunities to gather together. From Downtown to the West Side, we found many interesting spots to pursue our interests, from athletic fitness and business networking to beneficent and convivial pursuits. Here are seven social membership clubs that piqued our interest and have us thinking about joining, post-vaccine.

Griffin Club

Griffin Club’s story begins with Elmer Griffin. In 1926, Griffin opened the Westside Tennis Club, one of the only clubs in Los Angeles that would accept actors and entertainers as members. Over the last 90 years, the Club has changed names and changed hands a number of times, but has never lost its inherent appeal to the residents of Los Angeles.

3084 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

https://griffinclubla.com/

The Ebell of Los Angeles (women only)

The Ebell of Los Angeles is an educational and philanthropic organization founded by women, for women in 1894. Our mission is to participate in and encourage the educational, cultural and social growth of the diverse Los Angeles community and to conserve and protect our historic Clubhouse, collections and Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The Ebell supports dozens of non-profits and scholarships, in addition to hosting special events, live music, dinners and community forums.

743 South Lucerne Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90005

https://ebellofla.com/

Soho House

Soho House is a place for our diverse membership to connect, grow, have fun, and make an impact. From the beginning, and throughout our 25-year history, their members have always been at the heart of everything they do. They opened our first House in London’s Soho in 1995. Now they have Houses for creative thinkers all over the world, each with its own membership and identity.

9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/

AllBright Los Angeles Members' Club (women only)

The AllBright has a mission of empowering and arming professional women with the confidence they need to realise their potential across all stages of their careers. AllBright is a springboard for smart-minded women to connect, create, collaborate and rewrite the narrative.

8472 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90069

https://www.allbrightcollective.com/en-us

City Club Los Angeles

City Club LA is the premier private business club of downtown Los Angeles. City Club is the place where diverse community and business leaders come to connect, network and do business. Members have access to the industry-leading ClubCorp Network of hundreds of country clubs and business clubs nationwide.

555 S. Flower, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1558

https://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/City-Club-Los-Angeles

Los Angeles Athletic Club

For more than 125 years, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has remained dedicated to its mission of providing for the body, mind and spirit of its members. This private club includes state-of-the-art athletic and spa facilities, award-winning restaurants, bars, luxury meeting, conference, and hotel rooms, and an array of social, business, and athletic events.

431 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

https://laac.com/

The Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles (men only)

Founded in 1921, this club is connected to a worldwide network of adventurous men that has carried on the traditions of the first group of “soldiers, sailors, hunters, trappers, travelers, journalists, authors and scientists” who started the group.

2433 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031

https://www.adventurersclub.org/