The history · San Francisco, California
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
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Sources
- Your Dollars at Work – Alcatraz Island. National Park Service
- Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Wikipedia
Access
Open to the publicAs of October 2026 the only way onto the island is the Alcatraz City Cruises ferry, the park service's sole authorized ferry, so you need a ferry ticket to visit.
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Listed from a published source: Your Dollars at Work – Alcatraz Island, National Park Service.
According to Wikipedia, Miwok mythology said evil spirits inhabited the island, and Alcatraz is listed among the top five allegedly haunted spots in California.
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Alcatraz Federal PenitentiarySan Francisco, California · 37.8269, -122.4230Get directions
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Access and safety · Open to the public
- As of October 2026 the only way onto the island is the Alcatraz City Cruises ferry, the park service's sole authorized ferry, so you need a ferry ticket to visit.
- Book the ferry well ahead; tours often sell out a month or more in advance in summer.
- Bring a jacket; the island's weather changes quickly.
- Eat before or after; the island sells only snacks.
Photos and archival images
1 image, creditedThe main cellhouse seen from the recreation yard, 2010.
Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
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