Contact Info
- Phone:
- 415-705-5555
Description
Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz a.k.a. "The Rock" is a world unto itself. Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison previously off-limits to the public.
Visitors to the island can not only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications (the first U.S. fort on the coast), and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse. These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved along with the memories of such infamous criminals as Al Capon, Robert Stroud and Machine Gun Kelly.
Visitors to the island can not only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications (the first U.S. fort on the coast), and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse. These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved along with the memories of such infamous criminals as Al Capon, Robert Stroud and Machine Gun Kelly.
Details
Additional Details:
The hours of operation vary with the season - departures are available throughout the day beginning at 9:30am. The ferry runs about every thirty to forty minutes to and from Alcatraz. The island closes at 6:30pm in the summer, 4:30pm in fall, winter and spring.
