A plant pilgrimage
Getting there
Ferry: Catalina Express docks in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point; (800) 481-3470; . Marina Flyer docks in Marina del Rey; (310) 305-7250; .
Places to see
Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden: Native plants, desert plants, species endemic to Catalina, and historic vines and shrubs planted by the island’s onetime owners, the Wrigley family. (310) 510-2897.
Nature Center at Avalon Canyon: Self-guided exhibits. (310) 510-0954.
Information
Conservancy: For details on hiking and biking permits or volunteering in the native plant nursery, call (310) 510-2595, go to or stop at the Conservancy House, 125 Claressa Ave., Avalon.
-- Lili Singer
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