Fodor's Expert Review Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden

Avalon Garden

Two miles south of the bay is Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, home to many plants native only to Southern California and the Channel Islands. Today there are five different sections where you can see Catalina ironwood, wild tomato, and rare Catalina mahogany. The Wrigley family commissioned the garden as well as the monument, which has a grand staircase and a Spanish-style mausoleum inlaid with colorful Catalina tile. Wrigley Jr. was once buried here but his remains were moved to Glendale, California, during World War II. You'll find great views at the top.

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Avalon Canyon Rd.
Avalon, California  90704, USA

310-510–2897

www.catalinaconservancy.org

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