Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles — Local services in Los Angeles

A kayak rests in the dining room of the Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles. Before coming to its final resting place within this hidden-in-plain-site treasure trove of adventurous objects, it once sailed the entire 4,258-mile length of the Nile river. Its occupant, John Goddard, was the first person to ever complete the journey. A vast collection of artifacts, such as a shrunken head, Pre-Columbian pottery, a quiver of poison spears, a clay pot containing human remains, a stuffed polar bear, a mammoth skull, the autographed helmet of a member whose bombing raid on Japan helped alter the course of World War II, can found at the club’s headquarters in LA’s Lincoln Heights.

Established in 1922 by Captain John Roulac, the club has gathered for the past 95 years to share their extraordinary expeditions. Currently, they have over 100 members from a wide variety of professions including scientists, journalists, artists, doctors, pilots, archaeologists, soldiers, mountaineers, hunters, and astronauts. The members’ travels have taken them to the most remote corners of the world and beyond, and their harrowing experiences have lead to remarkable discoveries.

Although founded as a “Gentlemen’s Club” Ladies Nights are showing up on the calendar with increased frequency (almost every meeting) and the club never turns guests away. We hope membership will soon be open to all, regardless of gender.

Know Before You Go The club hosts regular meetings on Thursdays. Non-members interested in attending should check the website for more information about reservations...

It is an amazing and unique experience. Tons of 'exhibits' marking many adventurer accomplishments. You can dream along as you examine actual artifacts from grand and treacherous expeditions. I will say, as a fellow adventurer, that the hunting displays seem out of place. The accomplishments of those who hide behind a trees to kill often docile animals from far away takes away from the awesome stories of brave souls who have accomplished something challenging and inspirational. I spoke at the Club years ago and recently returned with that nights speaker, an amazing female solo sailing circumnavigator. As the lesser sailor, I was offered membership. As a woman...

Honestly, if you're looking for adventure, real adventure this is the place. Hands down best community I know in LA. They literally know everything, have been everywhere & if not- their ready to set up an adventure. Speakers top notch, full remodel of venue, food is amazing, donations bar. The club is private, however 9/10 weeks they are open to the public. Yes, the are the only mens club left in LA, but my wife comes nearly every week to events. They hold the values of male comradely yet know that women are...