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Alcatraz Island

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Pier 39 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
+1 415 705 5555
Open HoursFall and winter: Ferries leave at 9:30a, 10:15a and every half hour until 2:15pm Spring and Summer: Ferries leave at 9:30a, 10:15a and every half hour until 4:15p
OverviewNo longer a prison for some of America's most dangerous offenders, Alcatraz is part of the National Park Service and is a must-see for visitors to the city. Once on the island... more
Reviews of Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz is definetly a place to visit while you are in San Francisco. The audio tour was very good and it was amazing to walk through...more
i liked about it being so large, and experiencing the inside temperature. the experience was simply awsome!! i also visited it during...more
I was saddened by the cell size and the history associated with this place. I wanted to see it for my self. It is a place I'm glad I...more
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  • California Bound

    Having heard that this trip is very popular, we pre-booked the day before... more

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  • Alcatraz

    If I knew I would only have time for one attraction in San Francisco... more

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  • What an Island!!!!!

    Well Welcome to absolute isolation and a world away from the comforts... more

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  • Alcatraz

    The rich history of Alcatraz during the penitentiary years and many of... more

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Nearby CitiesLake Shore, CA (4.9 miles) | Brisbane, CA (6.5 miles) | Sausalito, CA (6.7 miles) | Daly City, CA (6.8 miles) | Tiburon, CA (7.5 miles)
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