This gave me some great views of the island as we approached it and even the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.
I just chose to stand in the front for our ride, and it only takes about 15 minutes to get across. The three-story boat has plenty of room for sitting or for exploring if you want to walk around while it heads over. After that, I got in line and waited to board. I walked around the dock and looked at the mini replica they had of the island and read the placards about what to expect. I usually line up 15 minutes before my tour. The lines start forming up to an hour before you are set to depart, but I am not sure why you would want to get in line that early. First is the most recent video from my trip in 2022.Īfter getting to the pier, you will want to pick up your tickets from will call and then get in line for your tour. I have made two videos on my visits to the island. Once you get there though the boat is easy to find and board for your trip to the island. I would recommend taking public transportation or Uber / Lyft as that is a much easier and a cheaper way to get to the pier. Parking is terrible here as the lots nearby are very expensive and break ins often occur. The park service has partnered with one company that runs all of the boats to take you over. This information was from my visit in 20įor an island about a mile of the coast of San Francisco, getting there is the hardest part.Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.Books out weeks in advance especially during summer and weekends.Cost: $49 for ticket and boat passage to the island, book online before going.Here is all the information as well as some tips to make the most of your day on Alcatraz. If you are spending some time in San Francisco, then I highly recommend it. This entire experience is fantastic, from the boat over, to the audio tour through the cells. It was one of those places that I always avoided because I felt like it would be too touristy, but boy was I wrong. Now it is a popular part of the national park system that draws thousands of visitors a day and often books out weeks in advance. Alcatraz Island, also known as “The Rock,” was home to some of the countries most notorious prisoners during its tenure as a prison.
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