Alcatraz Island — .8267 N, 122.4233 W
San Francisco, CA Hours and Location

37.8267 N, 122.4233 W
San Francisco, CA   94122Driving Directions
Phone: (415)561-4900(415)561-4900 Maps & Directions

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Alcatraz Island

Access to Alcatraz Island is by commercial ferry service - see www.alcatrazcruises.com for more information. Tickets are sold by date and time. Once on the island you can stay as long as you wish up to the last ferry, which changes seasonally. Alcatraz is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Be aware that Alcatraz often sells out in advance. In summer and around holidays tickets can sell out a month or more in advance. Tickets go on sale 90 days in advance.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:8:45 AM-8:30 PM
• Monday:8:45 AM-8:30 PM
• Tuesday:8:45 AM-6:15 PM
• Wednesday:8:45 AM-6:15 PM
• Thursday:8:45 AM-8:30 PM
• Friday:8:45 AM-8:30 PM
• Saturday:8:45 AM-8:30 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $37.25 - Adult Day Ticket (Ferry plus audio-tour)
  A daily scheduled ferry to Alcatraz has a round-trip fee. Reservations are strongly recommended as we often sell out. See www.alcatrazcruises.com for reservations, and ticket types and pricing.
• $44.25 - Adult Night Ticket (Ferry plus audio tour)
  A daily scheduled ferry to Alcatraz has a round-trip fee. Reservations are strongly recommended as we often sell out. See www.alcatrazcruises.com for reservations, and ticket types and pricing.

About

Explore the Mysteries of Alcatraz

Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the history making 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in history, there is also a natural side to the Rock—gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.

Directions

The Alcatraz Ferry Terminal is located on The Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street at Pier 33.

Visitor Centers

Dock Ranger Station and Theater

Near the dock on Alcatraz is a ranger station which is staffed at all times. A short way up the road is Building 64, built as part of the Civil War era fortress, it now houses a bookstore, an orientation film in the main theater, and additional exhibits behind the theater about Alcatraz's wildlife and the American Indian occupation of the island which took place in 1969-71.

Weather

The climate on Alcatraz is unpredictable and can change suddenly. Cold, foggy mornings may give way to sunny afternoons, which in turn can shift quickly back to more fog and blustery winds. The most pleasant weather usually occurs in spring and fall. Summers tend to be cool and foggy, winter is our rainy season. Temperatures on Alcatraz seldom rise above 75°F (24°C) or fall below 38°