Tuna Club of Avalon, Private sportfishing club in Avalon, United States
The Tuna Club is a sportfishing clubhouse on the waterfront in Avalon with views toward the sea. The building serves members as a gathering space and administrative center for their fishing activities.
The club was founded in 1898 and established early rules for deep-sea fishing after a large bluefin tuna was caught. These beginnings made the place a center for sportfishing pursuits.
The clubhouse serves as a gathering place for deep-sea fishing enthusiasts and displays how this pursuit shaped the local community over many decades. The collections and stories within show a passion that was shared across generations.
The building is registered on the National Register of Historic Places and can be viewed from the outside. Visitors should know this is a private club, so interior access may be limited.
The building appeared in the 1974 film Chinatown, where it was shown as a different location. This film connection surprises many visitors and adds an unexpected layer to the site's story.
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