The social club was without a permanent home for the first twenty years of its existence.

[2] The cornerstone of the building was laid in December 1913, with the inaugural meeting held in 1914.

[3] The building is a prime example of Irving Gill's modern style, exemplified by simple geometrical shapes, and generous use of arches and columns, with a minimum of ornamentation.

[3] The La Jolla Woman's Club has been called one of Gill's most successful works.

[5] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and is one of several notable Gill-designed buildings in La Jolla, along with The Bishop's School and the La Jolla Recreation Center.