Alcatraz Cruise, the audio guided cellblock tour, and more.

Visiting the old island prison of Alcatraz is a must for many SF travelers. Boats leave daily from Pier 39. For more information or to buy tickets, click on the word 'Alcatraz' above. It'll take to you the official Alcatraz website.

This infamous penitentiary is full of history.

Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, an infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public (and despised by inmates), and the historic 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in cultural history, there is also a natural side to the Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.

The Rock. For unruly guests.

We will be departing from Pier 33 at 11:30am on Thur., August 9th for a 2 to 2-1/2 hour tour of ALCATRAZ! All are welcome! Pls. dress casually and in layers. The weather is usually pretty cool/cold in the morning and then heats up a bit in the afternoon. Please click on the link above for more details.

Worth a visit, but may be helpful to plan ahead as it gets busy during the summer.

If you want to visit this, you need to buy tickets in advance - they do sell out. You will catch the ferry from Pier 39 (see on map).