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The Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden honors the memory of chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., who lived from 1861 to 1932. Operated by the Catalina Island Conservancy, the gardens and memorial are located in the Avalon Canyon and are the gateway to one of the island’s most popular hikes, the Garden to Sky Trail.
The gardens are spread over 38 acres of rolling landscapes and focus on endemic plants species from the Channel Islands off California, many of which are on the Endangered Species List. The Wrigley Memorial is the centerpiece of the Botanic Garden, a 130-foot tower that was built in 1934 using local materials. The memorial honors the man, who founded the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, the largest manufacturer of chewing gum in the world and who had played an instrumental role in the history of Santa Catalina Island.
1402 Avalon Cyn Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, 310-510-2897
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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