Photography Tips and Exploring the Visual Treasures of Alcatraz Island
Photography Tips and Exploring the Visual Treasures of Alcatraz Island By Michael Esslinger, Alcatraz Historian, and Author I’ve been writing and researching the history of …
Lessons 2020 Brought To ‘The Rock’
How Alcatraz Island Transformed During The Pandemic The 2020 Pandemic forced the tourism industry into survival mode. In California, attractions and hospitality businesses still face looking for any opportunities to innovate, while …
Winter On Alcatraz
The Bay’s Escape Is it still 2020? Check-out for a while and check-in to Alcatraz Island, the Bay Area’s most convenient winter getaway. Boasting a safety-focused National Park excursion in …
What's Open in SF
Discover local Bites ‘N Sites after visiting Alcatraz. LOCAL BITES Fisherman’s Wharf Ben & Jerry’s | 12 PM – 6:30 PM | Take-Out | Pier 41 Cioppino’s | 11 AM – 9 PM …
You Rock Bay Area – It’s Time To Reunite With Alcatraz
Alcatraz Cruises is resuming ferry service to Alcatraz Island starting Monday, August 17, 2020. Visitors will get to enjoy an outdoor Island experience with iconic close-up views of the …
Cinematic San Francisco – The City on Film
Generations of moviegoers have come to know the City by the Bay for its geography, architecture and robust history. For San Francisco natives, there are cringe-worthy depictions with nonlinear car …
Alcatraz Inmate 1518-AZ
Meyer Harris “Mickey” Cohen (September 4, 1913 – July 29, 1976) was a gangster based in Los Angeles and part of the Jewish Mafia. He also had strong ties …
Lights, Camera, Action!
San Francisco has been an iconic location for great movies and TV shows. One of the most celebrated attractions that is featured is none other than Alcatraz Island. Two …
7 Ways To Play While Tourists Are Away
It may be low season for San Francisco tourism, but it’s a high time for locals to get out and enjoy the City-by-the-Bay as there are great deals, free options ...
Albus and Scorpius Do Time On Alcatraz
Nope, this isn’t the last ferry to Azkaban… As most Harry Potter fans are aware, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now playing at the Curran Theater in …