{"id":"nps-alca","slug":"alcatraz-island","name":"Alcatraz Island","designation":"Unit of the National Park System","category":"other","categoryLabel":"Other Designation","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"ALCA","designation":"Unit of the National Park System","sourceId":"nps-alca"}],"states":["CA"],"stateNames":["California"],"location":{"lat":37.82676234,"lon":-122.4230206},"bbox":null,"acres":null,"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":null,"recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Alcatraz%20Island","directions":"http://home.nps.gov/alca/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2514A14F-D5E3-BB31-4A0C4175BF61216A.jpg","title":"Alcatraz Island","alt":"View of the Alcatraz Lighthouse and Island from the water","caption":"Alcatraz Island","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/5482A294-DB42-56E0-FCCCD03C986AE1DC.jpg","title":"Alcatraz Cellhouse","alt":"A corridor extends between two rows and three tiers of cells. Skylights let in light from overhead.","caption":"Looking down Broadway in the Alcatraz Cellhouse","credit":"NPS / Dave Rauenbuehler","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6378499C-AA13-5A0B-57065A9995CFB462.jpg","title":"Alcatraz Rangers and Firetruck","alt":"Ten people in green uniforms and flat brimmed hats stand on and around a red antique fire truck","caption":"Alcatraz Rangers and 1934 Diamond T Firetruck","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/635D3C7E-F396-59A9-94E334E86B3150FB.jpg","title":"Army Prisoners in the Stockade, 1902","alt":"A military officer walks between two long lines of roughly dressed men","caption":"Army Prisoners in the Stockade, 1902","credit":"NPS Photo - Golden Gate National Recreation Area, GOGA 2316a","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6322DB9D-E475-81A2-FBAF42BF566485A4.jpg","title":"Serving the Christmas Meal, c 1951","alt":"Cook serving Christmas dinner with menu posted above.","caption":"An inmate worker distributes trays near the steam table. Bars separate the kitchen from the mess hall.  The day’s menu, the Christmas meal, appears on a sign over his head. The menu includes consomme, stuffed celery, green olives and mixed sweet pickles,","credit":"Darlyne Sheppard Alcatraz Photo Collection","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Food","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Colonization and Settlement","Forts","Incarceration","Jails and Prisons","Maritime","Maritime - Military","Lighthouses","Medicine","Hospital","Military","US Army","Native American Heritage","Social Movements","Wars and Conflicts","Tribal Conflicts","Animals","Birds"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Alcatraz Island","description":"Access to Alcatraz Island is via commercial ferry service. For ticket reservation and schedule call (415) 981-7625 or go to www.alcatrazcitycruises.com. The ferry schedule changes seasonally. Alcatraz is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Once on the island you can stay up to the last ferry. \n\nBe aware that tickets sell out quickly and reservations are recommended. Tickets go on sale 90 days in advance.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 9:30PM","monday":"9:00AM - 6:30PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 9:30PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 6:30PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 9:30PM","friday":"9:00AM - 9:30PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 9:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"The Alcatraz Ferry Terminal is located on Pier 33, near the intersection of The Embarcadero and Bay Street. Ferry tickets are required to get to Alcatraz. Purchase tickets through https://www.alcatrazcitycruises.com/ Commercial parking lots are available near Pier 33, but it is recommended to use public transportation. Visit Transit.511.org for more information on getting to Pier 33 and be sure to check the hours for parking garages.","weatherInfo":"The climate on Alcatraz is unpredictable and can change suddenly. Cold, foggy mornings may give way to sunny afternoons, which in turn can shift quickly back to more fog and blustery winds. The most pleasant weather usually occurs in spring and fall. Summers tend to be cool and foggy, winter is our rainy season. Temperatures on Alcatraz seldom rise above 75°F (24°C) or fall below 38°","contacts":{"phone":"415-561-4900","email":"goga_alca_socialmedia@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Dock Ranger Station","description":"The ranger station at the Alcatraz Island Dock is staffed at all times. Staff here can help you with directions, information, Junior Ranger programs, emergency assistance, and more.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/alca","lat":37.826717,"lon":-122.42141}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"san-francisco-maritime-national-historical-park","km":2},{"slug":"fort-point-national-historic-site","km":5},{"slug":"presidio-of-san-francisco","km":5},{"slug":"rosie-the-riveter-wwii-home-front-national-historical-park","km":11},{"slug":"golden-gate-national-recreation-area","km":16},{"slug":"muir-woods-national-monument","km":16}],"hasBoundary":false,"boundarySource":null,"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=alca"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.601Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Alcatraz Island Temporarily Closed for Dock Repairs October 26-November 18","text":"Alcatraz Island, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is temporarily closed while crews replace pilings that secure the ferry dock to the island. Repairs are expected to be completed by November 18, 2026. For more information, please see news release linked here.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/news/alcatraz-island-to-temporarily-close-for-dock-repairs-this-fall.htm","updated":"2026-11-05 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-FB22FC05-7E7E-4BB2-AA42-2C8940AA00F0"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park","text":"You can help prevent vehicle break-ins in parking lots. Before leaving your car to catch the ferry: 1) Remove all valuables, 2) Lock your doors. 3) Take your wallets, purses, backpacks, keys, key fobs, cell phones, and electronics with you. Read article for more details.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/news/larceny-from-autos-at-ggnra.htm","updated":"2026-08-24 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-6193845F-683B-49B4-901B-FC5403A53D30"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Hospital wing, dining hall, shower room closed for rehabilitation work","text":"Until approximately 2028, a portion of the cell house will be closed to visitors for important historic preservation work. We apologize for any inconvenience. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/alca/alcatraz-historic-preservation-projects.htm","url":null,"updated":"2026-01-12 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-92C2F3DD-61FC-472F-9653-AD0CBB3EF3C5"},{"source":"NWS","kind":"Beach Hazards Statement","severity":"Moderate","title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued November 8 at 12:05PM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA","text":"* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of\ninundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas\nnear shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards\nStatement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip\ncurrents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...San Francisco.\n\n* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday.\nFor the Beach Hazards Statement, until Monday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying\ninfrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.\nRising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach\nthan normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal\nareas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,\npulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide\nis expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 10:35\nAM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM\nTuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM\nWednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM\nThursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM\nFriday 11/13. These p","instruction":"If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be\nclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of\nunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone\nproperty.\n\nStay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside\ninfrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf\nand NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,\nsurf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.","url":"https://alerts.weather.gov/search?id=urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ba36ac2bca153a2684f01dfe039d537b5725774d.002.2","starts":"2026-11-08T12:05:00-08:00","ends":"2026-11-09T22:00:00-08:00","id":"nws-urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba36ac2bca153a2684f01dfe039d537b5725774d.002.2"},{"source":"NWS","kind":"Coastal Flood Advisory","severity":"Minor","title":"Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 12:05PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA","text":"* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of\ninundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas\nnear shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards\nStatement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip\ncurrents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected.\n\n* WHERE...San Francisco.\n\n* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday.\nFor the Beach Hazards Statement, until Monday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying\ninfrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion.\nRising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach\nthan normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal\nareas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning,\npulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide\nis expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 10:35\nAM Monday 11/9, 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM\nTuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM\nWednesday 11/11, 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM\nThursday 11/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM\nFriday 11/13. These p","instruction":"If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be\nclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of\nunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone\nproperty.\n\nStay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside\ninfrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf\nand NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather,\nsurf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.","url":"https://alerts.weather.gov/search?id=urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ba36ac2bca153a2684f01dfe039d537b5725774d.002.1","starts":"2026-11-08T12:05:00-08:00","ends":"2026-11-13T16:00:00-08:00","id":"nws-urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ba36ac2bca153a2684f01dfe039d537b5725774d.002.1"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/alcatraz-island/","boundaryUrl":null}