The La Jolla Woman's Club

What The La Jolla Woman's Club does

The La Jolla Woman's Club is a nonprofit, membership-based women's organization operating a single historic event venue at 7791 Draper Avenue in the heart of La Jolla Village, San Diego, one block from the ocean. Established in 1914, the club is housed in an architecturally significant Irving Gill-designed building set on spacious grounds that include private gardens, two ceremony gardens, an ocean-view terrace, and a covered veranda. Its venue infrastructure comprises a main ballroom with hardwood floors and a built-in stage, dedicated ladies' and gentlemen's lounges, and flexible indoor/outdoor event spaces.

The club's commercial offering revolves around renting this single physical asset for weddings, corporate events, non-profit fundraisers, lectures, seminars, receptions, dinners, book launches, celebrations of life, retreats, and holiday parties. Pricing is quote-based (not publicly disclosed), and bookings are taken directly via website inquiry, phone ((858) 454-2354), or email ([email protected]), supplemented by an in-person or interactive virtual tour (my.compexcellence.com). Distribution is direct-to-consumer, augmented by a WeddingWire marketplace listing with a partner badge.

Revenue is generated across three streams: one-time venue rental fees for weddings, one-time venue rental fees for corporate and private events, and recurring membership dues, with a charitable foundation program contributing ancillary community-service activity. Marketing is largely content-led through the club's website, downloadable event/info guides, and social channels. No headcount, financial disclosures, technology partnerships, or management team data are present in the source material.

Name

The La Jolla Woman's Club

Legal name

La Jolla Woman's Club

Website

https://lajollawomansclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The La Jolla Woman's Club is a nonprofit women's organization founded in 1914 that operates a historic Irving Gill event venue in La Jolla, San Diego, renting its ballroom, gardens, and ocean-view grounds for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and private functions while maintaining a membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Wedding venue services
• Private event hosting
• Historic event venue
• Membership club services
• Corporate event rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Rentals: Rental fees for weddings held at the venue, including exclusive use of clubhouse and grounds
2. Private Event Rentals: Rental fees for corporate events, non-profit fundraisers, lectures, seminars, receptions, dinners, book launches, celebrations of life, educational meetings, and holiday parties
3. Membership: Club membership fees for community members

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The La Jolla Woman's Club operates a historic event venue and membership-based women's club at its Irving Gill building in La Jolla Village. It rents out its clubhouse and grounds for weddings, corporate events, non-profit fundraisers, lectures, receptions, dinners, and holiday parties, while also maintaining a membership program and foundation supporting community service activities.

Product overview

The La Jolla Woman's Club operates as a historic event venue and community organization established in 1914. The club's primary offerings include wedding venue services (ceremonies and receptions) and corporate/private event hosting. Key venue features include the historic Irving Gill building, private gardens, ballroom with hardwood floors and stage, ocean-view terrace, and multiple ceremony garden spaces. The organization also maintains membership programs and a foundation for community service activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Venue Services Wedding ceremony and reception venue rental featuring ocean views, historic Irving Gill architecture, private gardens, ballroom with hardwood floors, and dedicated lounges for brides and grooms. Targeted at engaged couples planning La Jolla weddings.
• Corporate and Private Event Venue Event venue hosting corporate meetings, lectures, seminars, auctions, receptions, dinners, book launches, holiday parties, celebrations of life, retreats, and educational meetings with stage, ballroom, and garden spaces. Targeted at corporate and private event organizers.
• Garden Wedding Spaces Outdoor ceremony gardens including North arbor-covered terrace with ocean view, South ceremony garden with colorful plantings and arch, and front ceremony garden with European fountain and old English oak tree. Targeted at couples hosting garden weddings.
• Membership Program Club membership offering access to member events and community service activities. Targeted at community members in the La Jolla area.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Woman's City Club of Pasadena: Historic women's club with event venue rentals for weddings and private events on a comparable membership-plus-events operating model.
• The Woman's Club of Hollywood: Historic women's club with comparable membership and event venue operations including weddings and private functions, offering a parallel operating model in a different metro.
• The Ebell of Los Angeles: Historic women's club that hosts weddings, corporate events, and cultural programs on a comparable membership-plus-venue model in Los Angeles, serving as a direct analog for LJWC's structure.
• The Prado at Balboa Park: Historic event venue in San Diego's Balboa Park hosting weddings and private events, operating on a similar venue-rental model in a historic setting without lodging.
• San Diego Woman's Club: Historic women's club in San Diego operating a similar event venue model with wedding and private event hosting, making it the most directly comparable peer in the same metro.

Broad incumbents

• La Valencia Hotel: Iconic historic La Jolla hotel offering wedding and event packages with ocean views, competing in the same high-end La Jolla wedding market with broader lodging services.
• Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa: La Jolla resort hotel with extensive wedding and corporate event offerings, competing for the same local wedding and event business with modern amenities and full-service lodging.
• La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club: Established La Jolla private members' club that hosts weddings and private events on the oceanfront, providing direct competition for high-end La Jolla weddings with a broader resort-style offering.
• The US Grant San Diego: Luxury historic hotel in downtown San Diego with significant wedding and corporate event hosting, offering comparable grandeur and historic character with full hotel services.
• The Westgate Hotel San Diego: Luxury San Diego hotel hosting weddings, galas, and corporate events in elegant ballrooms, providing additional luxury wedding and event competition in the broader San Diego market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LaJollaWomansClub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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