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Alcatraz Island

Ferry From Embarcadero Near Bay Street, Pier 33, San Francisco, California 94133

Featured Review : Alcatraz Island is without a doubt one of the most famous of San Francisco’s landmarks and, with such a varied and interesting history, deservedly so. I visited for the second time on a recent trip to the US and I was pl...See Full Review

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Alcatraz Island Reviews

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The Rock

  • 5 out of 5 stars by cindylou11157 from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
  • February 21, 2007
The Rock
Quote: Alcatraz, the infamous federal penitentiary, housed some of the most notorious criminals of our time. During its 29 years as a prison, Al Capone, Bird Man of Alcatraz, George Machine Gun Kelly, and Arthur Doc Baker were some of the most famous... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal A San Francisco Treat

Alcatraz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lisa742 from Bellaire, Michigan
  • February 10, 2007
Alcatraz
Quote: This is definitely one of my favourite parts of the trip. I had so much fun here. If you're interested in anything historical, this is a place you HAVE to go. When I bought my tickets, I wasn't sure where to buy them from, but if you go on the Blue... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal San Francisco—One of the Most Beautiful Places

Alactraz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by becky387 from Bellaire, Michigan
  • February 10, 2007
Quote: I went to Alcatraz with my sister. Although we are both adults, I think that it would be a fun place for a family to visit. For a bonus, when we got there it was reunion day, when some of the old prisoners and guards came back and told us... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal Trip to San Francisco

Alcatraz

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Sask99 from Melville, Saskatchewan
  • December 18, 2006
Alcatraz
Quote: Alcatraz is a National Park located in San Francisco bay and is most famous for being a prison. It is a very fascinating place that you will easily spend several hours touring.First things first, how to get there. You have to take Alcatraz Cruises... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal A week of Sports and Sightseeing in San Francisco

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Alcatraz

  • 5 out of 5 stars by gatorgirl1977 from Ocala, Florida
  • August 15, 2006
Alcatraz
Quote: If you go to San Francisco, you have got to go to Alcatraz. If you are there in the summer, get your tickets early and go to Alcatraz After Dark. For about $25 per person, you can get a truly unique experience.During the summer months, the Blue... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal Fun in the sun in San Francisco

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Alcatraz Island

  • 5 out of 5 stars by miadelie from Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • May 18, 2006
Alcatraz Island
Quote: I have gone on the Alcatraz Tour twice now, both times utilizing Pier 39's Blue and Gold Fleet. Both times I was very impressed with the boat quality, and enjoyed the quick ride out to the rocky and dangerous island. Once you arrive on the island,... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal Fresh & Fishy San Francisco!

Alcatraz Island

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kustom57 from Turlock, California
  • May 16, 2006
Quote: Alcatraz Island, also known affectionately as "The Rock" is one of the best known federal penitentiaries of all time. Luminaries that once called this place home include, Alphonse Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert "the Birdman" Stroud and... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal San Francisco on a Budget

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Alcatraz Island

  • 3 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
  • April 22, 2006
Alcatraz Island
Quote: A park with a prison on it doesn't sound like a good idea unless the prison is a famous one.Everybody wants to go to Alcatraz to view with their own eyes the place where the bad guys made their fake heads and feel the emotions of the movies. Once... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal The Golden Gate and Alcatraz

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Alcatraz Island—A Trip into the Unknown

  • 5 out of 5 stars by GilraenEstel from Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • April 3, 2006
Quote: A trip over to Alcatraz Island is a must-do when visiting San Francisco—although I would recommend you book well in advance—and is well worth the money. We boarded the boat at Fisherman's Wharf and had a lovely 20-minute cruise over to the island... Read the full Alcatraz Island review

From journal Beautiful San Francisco in 2 Days

Alcatraz

  • 3 out of 5 stars by go cards from louisville, Kentucky
  • March 28, 2006
Alcatraz
Quote: It's a really old jail-type of thing. The boat ride there was fine. I'm not much of a historic person, but I like what it looked like

From journal Cable Car Town