Alcatraz Island

A former federal prison that once held notorious criminals, now a national park reached by boat and explored on a self-guided audio tour.

Alcatraz Island appears in 7 of the 17 San Francisco vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2024.

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  1. touropia

    10 Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco - Travel Video

    The most famous escape attempt used an inflatable raft made from stolen raincoats.
  2. California Through My Lens

    24 Things to Do in San Francisco

    Allow at least a half-day for the visit; boats run multiple times per day.
  3. Aly Smalls

    Top Things to See & Do in San Francisco! (full travel guide)

    The night tour cost $56 per person, took about 3 hours, and includes a cell door slamming demonstration.
  4. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in San Francisco 4K

    Tickets are about $55 adults, $50 seniors, $35 children, including round-trip ferry and an audio tour.
  5. Yellow Productions

    San Francisco Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go

    Only Alcatraz Cruises lands on the island; others just sail past. Tickets sell out a week or more ahead.
  6. Yellow Productions

    Discover What NOT to Do in San Francisco!

    Only Alcatraz City Cruises lands on the island; book tickets about a week ahead.
  7. Brief

    Wolters World

    San Francisco - What NOT to Do in San Francisco

    Comfortable walking shoes go a long way when visiting.

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