Travel Advisory for March 09, 2014
Sunday Streets San Francisco is scheduled for Sunday, March 09, 2014. Northbound Embarcadero will be closed from King Street near AT&T Park to Powell Street at Fisherman’s Wharf. The Embarcadero, which runs in front of Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, will be closed to automobile traffic from approximately 10:30am - 4:30pm.
Please plan ahead and review the Sunday Streets website for more details on the event. We strongly recommend that you take public transportation and plan to arrive one hour prior to your scheduled departure. Please visit www.511.org for more information on traffic and public transit.
We are unable to refund or reschedule missed tours due to this event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Beauty. History. Infamy.
Visitor Video Series
How to get the most out of your trip to Alcatraz Island.
Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.
Many people, though, are unaware of the wealth of other stories to be learned on the island. Alcatraz is now home to rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds. Civil War-era buildings dotting the island give insight into the 19th century when the island served as both a harbor defense fort and a military prison. You can also see visible reminders of the American Indian Occupation that started in 1969 after the prison closed, highlighting an important milestone in the American Indian rights movement.
Come experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz on the San Francisco Bay. You'll be astounded by what you learn and see.
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