Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 24-Sept. 1)

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 24-Sept. 1)

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through the prison that once housed some of America’s most notorious criminals. Known as the "Ellis Island of the West," Angel Island was a major immigration hub f…

From Isolation to International Hub: Alcatraz's Remarkable Transformation - Broke-Ass Stuart's Website

All photos via Brian Stannard By Alcatraz Tour Guide, Brian Stannard In 1972, Alcatraz splashed water on its face and ran a comb through its hair like a hungover person hastily preparing for a job interview. But it wasn’t just a one-off scramble; Alcatraz went to rehab. Alcatraz, the former prison, became Alcatraz the park. Currently, more than 5,000 visitors disembark onto the Alcatraz Dock in just one summer’s day, a number which far surpasses…