Aug

19

Every Alcatraz ferry leaves from Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing — 1398 The Embarcadero — and it’s one of the easiest ...

Aug

12

The Alcatraz night tour isn’t just the day tour with the lights off. It’s a different, more atmospheric experience with ...

Aug

05

There’s a security screening before you board the ferry to Alcatraz, and a few rules catch visitors off guard at ...

Jul

29

Alcatraz is a popular family stop, and most kids find the island genuinely gripping — real cells, real escape stories, ...

Jul

22

Alcatraz runs every day of the year, but the experience changes a lot with the season — crowds, weather, light, ...

Jul

16

We’ve spent the last stretch building the resources we always wished existed when planning an Alcatraz visit — and they’re ...

May

14

The single most common question we get is some version of “I’m visiting in three weeks — am I too ...

Jul

29

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco If you’re planning a visit to San ...

May

22

Millions of people take Alcatraz tours each year to explore the infamous island prison in the heart of San Francisco ...

May

20

What to Expect When Visiting with Kids Planning a trip to San Francisco with your family? While you might not ...