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Nature Center at Avalon Canyon

Avalon Canyon, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
310 510 0954
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Ranked #13 of 14 attractions in Avalon
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Exhibits and films about Catalina Island’s wildlife, visit with a Naturalist, and get a hiking permit.
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Bakersfield, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

This is located near the Botanical gardens and aquaints the visitor with native plants and animals. Lots of good information about the trail that runs the length of the island at this site.

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LA
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

It's free to get in, and it's air conditioned. It's a good place to rest when your walking back to the hotel from the botanical gardens.

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Clearwater, Florida
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7 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2012

Small museum but worth a quick stop to get a overview of the island - lots of photos etc.

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Los Angeles, CA
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32 reviews 32 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

Walk up Avalon Canyon Road (be sure to mutter "wimps" at all the passing golf carts and motorized bikes that chose not to walk...) for quite a while and you will get to the nature center, which is a free, and gives you information on all things "nature" on Catalina. Learn about the cute little foxes, the eagles, the flora... More

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12 attraction reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

You should check this out, this nature Center has a visitor área with lots of exhibits for FREE. We tried to reach this place with a short hike less than 30 minutes, But Its a good walk and the scenery is nice with trees along the sidewalk. Just to make sure to bring some water and some more hike you... More

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Hollywood, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

I'm a geographic dork and I couldn't believe how educated their volunteers were. They also had a bunch of really informative displays about the island. I loved seeing how the Channel Islands formed over a hotspot, just like Hawaii.

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