Dec 10, 2025
alcatraz
Alcatraz Island — “The Rock” — is a small San Francisco Bay island known for its federal penitentiary (1934–1963), its earlier role as a military fort and lighthouse, and as the site of the 1969–1971 ...
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
United States national park in California
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5 resultsNov 24, 2025
When did Alcatraz prison close in 1963?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary officially closed on March 21, 1963, after 29 years as a federal prison; the decision was driven primarily by high operating costs and severe salt‑water damage to the bui...
Nov 23, 2025
Is Alcatraz Island open for public tours and what are the ticket options?
Alcatraz Island is open to the public and year‑round tours operate from Pier 33 in San Francisco, with the official ferry operator (Alcatraz City Cruises / City Experiences) selling the authorized tic...
Nov 16, 2025
What is Alcatraz Island used for today?
Alcatraz Island today is a preserved historic site and public attraction operated as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, drawing more than 1.4 million visitors a year and interpreted for...
Nov 12, 2025
Was Alcatraz prison reopened
Alcatraz has not been reopened as a federal prison; the island remains a National Park Service‑managed tourist site and the former penitentiary has not been converted back into an operational correcti...