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Alcatraz IslandSan Francisco California Tourist Information and Vacation Guide |
Alcatraz Island is a small island in San Francisco Bay located just 1.5 miles from the mainland. It has served as a military post and a prison. Today, however, it is popular tourist destination.
The first prisoners held on the island were Civil War prisoners, back in 1860. Famous inmates at the prison have included such characters as:
- Al Capone
- Robert Franklin Stroud (The Bird of Alcatraz)
- George "Machine Gun" Kelly
- James "Whitey" Bulger
- Alvin Karpis
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
The Island of Alcaraz has been featured n a number of movies including "The Rock" starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage.
A ferry service operates from Pier 33 in San Francisco to Alcatraz. Due to its immense popularity, however, tour reservations must be made weeks in advance.