Alcatraz Island

　　    Guided Tours   　　There is a gift shop called "Cell Block 41" located near Pier 41. Upon arrival on the island, staff will explain the rules on the shore. Remember that water-flushed toilets and drinking fountains are located near the pier—once you enter the cellhouse area, there’s no access to fresh water and you’ll have to use foul-smelling portable toilets, experiencing prisoner conditions.   　    Highlights    The classic action movie "The Rock" was filmed on Alcatraz Island.       Introduction   　　Alcatraz Island is a small, rocky island covering 22 acres (approximately 89,000 square meters). It was once used by the U.S. government to incarcerate high-profile criminals. Notorious inmates held here include Chicago mob boss Al Capone, the “Birdman of Alcatraz” Robert Stroud—who was both a prolific killer and an expert in bird studies—and the ruthless “Machine Gun” Kelly, George Kelly. The island is surrounded by cold, turbulent waters and predatory sharks, making escape virtually impossible. Prisoners could only gaze at the vibrant city of San Francisco through the iron bars of their cells, enduring a different kind of mental torment. Today, the island’s shops sell memoirs from former inmates who described their time there as an “unforgettable, painful experience.” 
　　    Despite its eerie history, the island also serves as a wildlife sanctuary, attracting species such as brown pelicans, night herons, western gulls, and many other birds.  　    Transportation   　　Take a ferry operated by Blue and Gold Fleet from Pier 41 at Fisherman’s Wharf.
　　    Ferry Schedule: From Pier 41, there are 10 daily ferries to Alcatraz between 9:30 AM and 2:15 PM, and 13 return ferries from Alcatraz to Pier 41 between 9:50 AM and 4:30 PM.
　　    Ticket Information: In addition to the ferry ticket, no additional admission fees are required once on the island. There are two types of ferry tickets: one includes the cost of an audio guide headset, which provides narration for all the island's attractions. These headsets can be collected at the cellhouse entrance upon presentation of the ticket. Ticket prices are divided into categories with and without the headset: Adults $12.25 / $8.75, Seniors 62+ $10.5 / $7, Children 5–11 $7 / $5.5.
　　    Booking Phone: 705-5555

　　     San Francisco, USA