• 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 »

Permits

For Alcatraz permit information, including private tours or events, commercial filming, and the Alcatraz OvernightProgram please see the Golden Gate National Recreation permit page.

Did You Know?

Thumbnail of a Western Gull expressing itself vocally.

Western gulls express themselves with at least twelve different vocalizations which may indicate agitation, identification, alarm and willingness to feed chicks or mate.