Alcatraz Island - California

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Photo of Alcatraz Island courtesy NPS

Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz is a world unto itself. Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz. Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public. Visitors to the island can not only explore the remnants of the prison, but learn about the Native American occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse. The island features many natural features as well - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.

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Facilities available at Alcatraz Island:



Alcatraz Island website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: goga_alcatraz@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Visitor Information 415-561-4900
Reservations 415-705-5555

Address
Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Fort Mason, B201
San Francisco, CA 94213