San Francisco Attractions

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay

San Francisco, CA 94110

Tel. 415-981-7625

www.nps.gov/alcatraz

If haunted isn’t the right description, then maybe downright creepy is. Ghosttracker.org claims the former fort, brutal prison and current tourist attraction has a cast of otherworldly folks who “never left the Rock.” The National Park Service, which operates the island as a tourist site, pooh-poohs this, calling it Hollywood hype. Why not find out for yourself? To ratchet up the scare factor, there are night cruises when only a few hundred visitors are allowed on the isla...

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- Mary Forgione, L.A. Times Staff Writer (Oct. 30, 2007)

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Price Range: Day Tour: Adults $24.50, Juniors (12-17) $24.50, Child (5-11) $15.25, Seniors $23.25. Night Tours: Adult $31.50, Junior $30.50, Child $18.75, Senior $29.25

Transportation: See www.alcatrazcruises.com for ferry schedules and pricing.

Open Hours: Arrive at least 20 min. before departure time

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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