Catalina Island Botanical Garden

Tripadvisor (660) · Botanical garden in Avalon, CA
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The Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden is located at the top of Avalon Canyon - just a short 30 minute stroll up from town! The Garden features a … See more

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Aug 8, 2024
Lovely garden with trails to walk. The memorial building is very beautiful much detail in the tile work and beautiful views at the top.The staff was also very friendly and informative. Full review by Tamra G
Oct 31, 2023
We loved our walk at the Botanical Gardens. The information was great. The diversity of plants was outstanding. The Wrigley Memorial was so pretty and views wonderful. So happy we had time to spend … Full review by LifeDoneWell
Sep 21, 2023
Worth a visit. We were there on an unusually hot day, so we welcomed the occasionally shady spot. The memorial itself, while no longer the final resting place of Wrigley, was beautiful. I had no idea… Full review by ellen jo r

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Mixed reviews about this place. Being flower lovers, not fond of cactus is there currently enough blooms for us to enjoy. …
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Mixed reviews about this place. Being flower lovers, not fond of cactus is there currently enough blooms for us to enjoy. How log does it take at a slow pace to see the gardens and memorial. Many stairs to memorial?
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This is far from a must see. However if you are there for more than a day it is a good way to pass some time. I wouldn't go for the garden. I would go for the exercise and the view.
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How much does it cost to take the trolley to the garden
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From the Catalina Island Explorer website: Essentially, the Avalon Trolley runs from Pebbly Beach in the east, to Descanso Beach in the west. The trip is broken into two legs, Pebble …
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From the Catalina Island Explorer website: Essentially, the Avalon Trolley runs from Pebbly Beach in the east, to Descanso Beach in the west. The trip is broken into two legs, Pebble Beach to the Wrigley Gardens, and then Wrigley Gardens to Descanso Beach and back. The entire route takes about an hour to complete. Each leg of the route costs $2 per person, or round trip is $4 if you prefer. You can purchase and all-day pass for $7.
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Is there a picnic area or can you eat at the gardens?
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Yes to both. You'll have to bring your own food as there is no food sold there. There is picnic tables and benches and restrooms there. Go on a day when the free tram is …
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Yes to both. You'll have to bring your own food as there is no food sold there. There is picnic tables and benches and restrooms there. Go on a day when the free tram is running as it's a long way from downtown. Ron.
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Where is the outside stairs. Made into a hillside. leading to nothing. These stairs were blocked to access. supposedly …
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Where is the outside stairs. Made into a hillside. leading to nothing. These stairs were blocked to access. supposedly built long ago, however, never served any purpose. They are grasdy green.
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Those are over by the Descanso Beach.
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Answer by Denise M · Jan 8, 2018
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