In the 1960s, the counterculture added some factions, including some fans of J. R. R. Tolkien. Many members were Trekkies (organized fans of Star Trek). David Gerrold, screenwriter for the show, served as director. Bjo Trimble, a member, was instrumental in organizing to revive the series.

Member Paul Turner made a silly suggestion: that the club establish a building fund. Over many years, the fund, overseen by Bruce Pelz, grew large.

The club moved from meetings in downtown Los Angeles, further west until it ended in Santa Monica, as far west as it could go and remain dry.

In 1968, LASFS incorporated as a nonprofit literary corporation.