• Visitor during the evening tour of Alcatraz gaze into the many cells that line up the corridor known as

    Alcatraz Island

    California

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  • Alcatraz Historic Preservation Projects

    Between 2011 and 2013, we are spending significant resources to make improvements to both the visitor experience and also to preserve the many historic buildings on the island. More »

Lodging

There is no lodging available on Alcatraz Island. Lodging is available in the City of San Francisco, and the surrounding Bay Area. The ferry terminal is located near the Fisherman's Wharf area and is easily accessed from most hotels in the city using public transportation (visit the MUNI "New Riders" website to plan your route to Pier 33 on The Embarcadero). For area lodging information visit the Only in San Francisco Official Visitors Site.



Did You Know?

Thumbnail of a cormorant scratching itself.

Some birds such as gulls, cormorants, and other seabirds can drink salt water. Excess salt is then excreted through a “salt gland” located near their eyes.