Alcatraz Island (/ ˈælkəˌtræz /) is a small island about 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco in San Francisco Bay, California, near the Golden Gate Strait. [1] The island was developed in the mid-19th …

Feb 25, 2026 · 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 …

4 days ago · Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States. From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served as a …

3 days ago · Book ferries to Alcatraz Island and explore the historic prison. Learn about tour options, the Cellhouse Audio Tour, night tours, schedules, and planning tips.

Apr 3, 2026 · Trump wants $152M to plan reopening Alcatraz as a modern federal prison, raising questions about cost, feasibility and the future of the landmark.

Apr 4, 2026 · The White House is seeking $152 million to reopen Alcatraz, closed since 1963, as a state-of-the-art secure facility for federal inmates.

Get tickets now to visit Alcatraz prison. Reserve online and save time. Alcatraz Tours depart hourly from Pier 33 in San Francisco, CA.

From 1909 through 1911, the military prisoners on Alcatraz built the new prison, which was designated the Pacific Branch, U.S. Disciplinary Barracks for the U.S. Army. It was this prison building that later …