Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia
Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock …
Plan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Apr 27, 2021 · Plan on spending at least a few hours on Alcatraz exploring the exhibits, checking out the video presentations or audio tours. Jr. Ranger books and programs are often available, …
Alcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map, & History ...
Oct 5, 2025 · Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States. From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served …
Visit Alcatraz - Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Check out our unique Alcatraz Night Tours and Behind the Scenes Tours. You’ll see hidden areas of the island on small tours led by NPS rangers and historical experts from the Parks …
Things to Do on Alcatraz Island | Visit California
In 1854, the West Coast’s first lighthouse was built on San Francisco Bay’s Alcatraz Island to guide the ships coming and going through the Golden Gate. Government officials quickly …
Alcatraz - Prison, Location & Al Capone | HISTORY
Oct 27, 2009 · Today, historic Alcatraz Island, which was also the site of a U.S. military prison from the late 1850s to 1933, is a popular tourist destination.
BOP: Alcatraz
From 1909 through 1911, the military prisoners on Alcatraz built the new prison, which was designated the Pacific Branch, U.S. Disciplinary Barracks for the U.S. Army. It was this prison …
Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 26, 2025 · Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal …
Alcatraz Tickets | Book Tours with Mobile E‑Tickets
Get tickets now to visit Alcatraz prison. Reserve online and save time. Alcatraz Tours depart hourly from Pier 33 in San Francisco, CA.
Alcatraz at a Glance - Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Located just 1.5 miles off the coast of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island spans 22 acres in the heart of San Francisco Bay. Discover the rich history of this iconic landmark.