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
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
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
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
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2024 in San Francisco
Autumn is finally here, and with it comes apple picking, pumpkin carving, and (best of all) Thanksgiving! And, if you’re in San Francisco for the fall season, you’re in the
Thanksgiving in Beautiful Berkeley – 2024
Thanksgiving, a holiday representing the act of giving thanks or the expression of gratitude, is celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. Since the first
Sail into San Francisco Fleet Week 2024
San Francisco Fleet Week (October 7-14, 2024) is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season. Drawing in more than a million people every year, it’s the top
The Best Way to Elevate a San Francisco Meeting Venue
San Francisco. Celebrated around the globe as an amazing destination for travelers, is also an ideal location for corporate gatherings. Corporate events are no longer for stakeholders only. They have