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About Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is a National Park Service historic site within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Once a maximum-security federal prison with a typical population of 260–275 inmates, today it welcomes visitors as a public museum and iconic tourist destination. Access is by ferry from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, making it a unique day trip from San Francisco’s Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhoods.

We’ve got you covered with practical details for planning your visit—from ferry logistics and self-guided cellhouse audio tours included with your ticket, to nearby lodging, dining options, parking tips, and transit routes. Secure your seats and plan ahead with trusted recommendations.

Note: Alcatraz Island does not have on-site parking at Pier 33. We recommend using public transit or nearby garages. Transport options include MUNI buses and the F-Line streetcar servicing the Wharf area. Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for explorers of the Bay Area: Argonaut Hotel, Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf, and Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf. For a complete visit experience, consider guided or self-guided tours, and check the official sources for the latest schedules and accessibility information.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: maximum 336 inmates; typical population 260–275 during operation as a federal prison.
  • Address/Location: Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133.
  • Venue type: National Park Service historic site, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area; now a public museum/tourist destination.
  • Seating chart: not applicable; tours are self-guided cellhouse audio tours (audio included with ferry ticket).
  • Parking: no parking at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing; nearby commercial garages and street parking options exist; public transit recommended.
  • Transit: access via ferry from Pier 33; nearby MUNI bus lines and F-Line streetcar stops serve the Wharf area.
  • Nearby hotels: Argonaut Hotel (495 Jefferson St), Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf (555 North Point St), Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf (2500 Mason St).
  • Notable events hosted: Native American Occupations of Alcatraz (1969–1971) highlighted by NPS as a pivotal civil rights moment.