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Jan 12, 2024 · Alcatraz Island Golden Gate National Recreation Area B201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123
- Fees
Visiting Alcatraz Island is one of the most rewarding...
- Plan Your Visit
The closest and most convenient lot is at 80 Francisco at...
- Maps
Alcatraz Island Map. This is a general map of the island...
- Info
Welcome to Alcatraz Island! Alcatraz is part of the Golden...
- Accessibility
201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 . By Phone (415)...
- Operating Hours & Seasons
Alcatraz Island. Open: All Year Phone: (415) 561-4900...
- Virtual Passport Stamp
The Gardens of Alcatraz. Secrets of the Rock. Indigenous...
- ASL Orientation
This video details the accessible features found on Alcatraz...
- Guided Tours
Additional exhibits and videos available on the island cover...
- Contact Us
Mailing Address: Alcatraz Island National Park Service...
- Fees
- Muni
- Cable Cars
- Other Transit
If you're coming from downtown, the following Muni bus lines stop a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing: 1. F Line Historic Streetcar – Exit at the Bay Street stop 2. #8 Bayshore – Use Kearny Street and North Point stop
The Powell-Mason cable carOpens in new windowterminates at the corner of Bay and Taylor Streets, six blocks west of Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.
AC Transit provides bus service from the East Bay to the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco. From there, connect to Muni buses and streetcars. Visit AC Transit MapsOpens in new window. Golden Gate Transit provides bus service between San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. Visit Golden Gate TransitOpens in new window.
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Alcatraz Island (/ ˈ æ l k ə ˌ t r æ z /) is a small island 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison.
- 22 acres (8.9 ha)
- San Francisco, California
- 1934; 89 years ago
Come to Alcatraz for a prison tour while enjoying the historical and cultural experiences unique to the San Francisco Bay. Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations.
Insider tips: Get to The Rock via the Alcatraz Cruises ferry from Pier 33 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero near Bay Street. Ferries usually fill up on weekends and holidays, so book your tickets at least three weeks in advance.