1) Wear clothing layers and comfortable shoes!
2) Use Ride Service or Walk to Pier 33, Embarcadero
Note: Best Public Parking Values on Francisco Street
3) Bring PICNIC Lunch !
Picnic tables available - No food for sale
4) ARRIVE @ Dock Area - 30 minutes prior to boarding time
3) Explore Dock Area/Alcatraz Landing:
SEE Island Model, Exhibits
& Historic Gardens Collection
4) When BOARDING Vessel:
- 1st level seating and bow area are best -
easy de-boarding, only 15 min. to island
5) Upon Arrival @ Alcatraz Island:
- LISTEN to Welcome by National Park Ranger
- ASK questions following announcements
- SEE Special Activities/Open Areas Board
- CHECK Posted Boat Departure Schedule
6) JOIN special FREE NPS PROGRAMS offered -
Educational, History, Escapes,
Garden Tours, Seabird Watching & More!)
7) PICK UP Bottled WATER at Island Dock Retail Shop
8) Island MAPS Available ($1) in multi languages @ dock area
9) WALK*: Follow access road up hill or use Agave Trail (Nov.-Feb)
SHUTTLE/TRAM AVAILABLE: (Mobility Challenged Only) Up Hill
10) If walking, visually explore areas along roadway to discover
East-side Historic Gardens areas
11) Take Included Cell-house Self-Guided* Audio Tour* -
*download Visitor app on island , or pick-up headset at prison entrance.
12) EXPLORE west-side of island - discover Gardens, unique views of the San Francisco waterfront skyline, and Golden Gate Bridge
14) November to February Only! :
Use Parade Ground and Agave Trail back to dock area.
Important NOTE:
Alcatraz Cruises/City Experiences is the Official vendor for Alcatraz tickets! See below :
TICKETS : www.cityexperiences.com