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
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Alcatraz Opening as a Public Park
From its storied past as a military fort and island prison to its incredible variety of wildlife and spectacular views, the National Landmark has a lot to offer. About a
Anglin Brothers Escape from Alcatraz Prison
If you were to gather a group of National Park Rangers who work on Alcatraz and ask them to write down the most common questions they receive, you could probably
San Francisco Bucket List
There’s so much to see and do in San Francisco that it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re looking for some ideas on what to add
Alcatraz City Cruises Announces Spring Tour Offerings Including Extended Hours And First-ever Island Scavenger Hunt
Experience “The Rock” this summer with guided tours of the famed San Francisco landmark, community day celebrations, commemorative anniversaries, and a special scavenger hunt with the chance to win $200!
Protecting the Sea Lions at Fisherman’s Wharf
Visitors come to San Francisco for its Victorian architecture, diverse history, delicious cuisine, and to see the engineering marvel that is the Golden Gate Bridge. But did you know you
Alcatraz Inmate 1518-AZ
Committed Name: COHEN, Meyer HarrisRegister Number: 1518-AZDate: December 13, 1962 Sentence Data: This forty-nine-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, was sentenced July 1, 1961 in Los Angeles to serve fifteen
Lights, Camera, Action!
San Francisco has been an iconic location for great movies and TV shows. One of the most celebrated attractions that is featured is none other than Alcatraz Island. Two of