Growing Up On Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Jolene Babyak Among the many revelations about Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary that surprise most people is that families also resided there. Surprised, at least, until I remind
Winter On Alcatraz
The Bay’s Escape Is it still 2020? Check out for a while and check in to Alcatraz Island, the Bay Area’s most convenient winter getaway. Boasting a safety-focused National Park
Angel Island: San Francisco Bay’s Other Island
Angel Island is your best bet if you’re looking for an island escape in the Bay Area. This little-known gem is located in San Francisco Bay, just a short distance
Alcatraz City Cruises Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the Most Infamous Escape in History
On June 11th, take a trip to “The Rock” and experience tours of the famed San Francisco landmark on this special milestone of the anniversary of the most infamous prison
The Best Places to See the Sunset in San Francisco (when there’s no fog)
One of the greatest treats the San Francisco Bay Area offers is panoramic views of some spectacular sunsets. Although no city is perfect, San Francisco is pretty darn close, especially
3 Days in San Francisco
Celebrated for its hilly streets, moody fog, famous bridge, and buzzing nightlife, the City by the Bay offers a lot of fun under the sun. It’s hard to know where
When (and Why) did Alcatraz Close?
The Alcatraz prison closed its doors on March 21, 1963. The prison had been open for twenty-nine years before shutting down. However, you can still visit Alcatraz Island for tours.
60th Anniversary of the Closure of Alcatraz
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Alcatraz Escape from the namesake island (also known as “The Rock”) located in San Francisco. As one of, if not the most
5 Fun Facts About Alcatraz Island (You Probably Didn’t Know)
Developed in the mid-1800s as a military base equipped with the West Coast’s first lighthouse, Alcatraz Island was eventually converted into the now-infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1934. After the
Best Time to Visit Alcatraz
Alcatraz, initially named Isla De Alcatraces, or the island of the Pelicans- rarely has any pelicans! The name was meant for Yerba Buena Island but ironically someone had difficulties with