Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden
Avalon, CA
$13.58 adult; $8.15 child 5–12; under 5 free (2026 — re-confirm)
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(603 Google reviews)
A garden of cactus and rare island plants leading up to a grand memorial monument, 1.7 miles up Avalon Canyon Rd from the ferry terminal. It's uphill: walk, bike, taxi or golf cart, or take the free round-trip shuttle from the Trailhead Visitor Center with a ticket.
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- Ages 0–2
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- Melissa Finnan★★★★★
We went this week during our cruise stop and loved it. It was warm so bring water and sun block. It's small, but we spent some time walking around and loved taking photos after climbing the steps to the memorial.
a month ago
- Geoffrey Robinson★★★★★
This is about 1.5 miles up Avalon Canyon. Plan for about one hour inside the grounds, which has 38 acres of well-maintained paths. The gardens focus on rare island endemic plants, but also include a bevy of plants imported from other Mediterranean climates by Ada Wrigley, including unique collections of cacti and succulents. The centerpiece is the massive Art Deco memorial to Wm. Wrigley, decorated with Catalina Tile. The main path to the top involves stairs, but a more gradual ramp is available for accessibility. The best feature is the panoramic view from the memorial's top, overlooking the canyon and ocean. This is a worthwhile stop for its architecture, unique flora, and terrific vantage point.
10 months ago
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