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Santa Catalina Island Interpretive Center, Avalon

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Santa Catalina Island Interpretive Center

1202 Avalon Canyon Center, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
310-510-2514
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Ranked #14 of 14 attractions in Avalon
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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“Great stop”
- Jun 4, 2012
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Santa Ana, California
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“Great stop”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2012

free little joint that shows some of the geological history of the place. Well worth the stop.

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“limited”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

really sorry to see the island so regulated that you have to pay for everything... even hiking. Yes, the hike is free but you go thru the fee area to get to the summit. The nature center plants were fairly redundant and most were not labeled. We would have rented a bike for under $10 but you have to have... More

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Vista PA
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“Interpretive Center is Neat but Small”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

My Family and I stopped at the interpretive center in our rented gasoline golf cart and spent a few minutes viewing the exhibits. The Center is dedicated to the preservation of Natural Santa Catalina and the exhibits are both interesting and eye catching. My only complaint, there was not enough time (due to our rental contract) to spend more time... More

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