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Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf
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Alcatraz Island

  • 4.744k reviews
  • $$
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

Alcatraz Island offers a haunting, windswept atmosphere where stark cellblocks and rugged shoreline meet panoramic San Francisco Bay views. Visit for the immersive audio prison tour, historic landmarks, and dramatic photography opportunities — expect steep walks, outdoor exhibits, and strong sea breezes.

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Alcatraz Island in short

When is Alcatraz Island open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit Alcatraz Island?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

How much does Alcatraz Island cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Alcatraz Island?

San Francisco, CA 94133.

Right now · 12:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

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Hours

Seasonal hours: check before you go

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

San Francisco, CA 94133(opens the map)DirectionsTo Fisherman's WharfCall+14155614900Websitenps.gov

Good to know

  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 44k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesThe whole time
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm