First Thursdays at the Exploratorium
San Francisco’s fabulous Exploratorium moved to its new Embarcadero location in April, bringing science, art, education and fun to the waterfront. The hands-on exhibits are popular with children, of course,
All Dogs Aboard for Dog Day on the Bay
Bring your pup on board for the 9th annual Dog Day on the Bay – the only dog friendly brunch cruise in the Bay Area! We’ll be hosting owners to
San Francisco Bucket List
There’s so much to see and do in San Francisco that it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re looking for some ideas on what to add
BOGO Winner
Go “BOGO” with Alcatraz Cruises Alcatraz Cruises is mid-way into its second annual Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) campaign and the push for local engagement is in high gear with
A Bridge Is Born
Sharing the accolade with Alcatraz Island as one of TripAdvisor’s “Top Ten Landmarks in the United States,” the Golden Gate Bridge is simply…legendary. Eighty-six years ago, on January 5, 1933,
Buy One, Get One Free Promotion
Alcatraz Cruises is launching its second annual “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket promotion. Although Alcatraz Cruises’ tours often sell out during the year, it is a priority to
The December Departures From Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Michael Esslinger Two escapes, occurring on the same day a quarter century apart and both aided by dense fog, helped shape the lore of Alcatraz, the
Revisiting the Civil War Living History Day on Alcatraz Island
The Friends of Civil War Alcatraz (FOCWA) is a non-profit group that supports the interpretation of Civil War history on Alcatraz Island. In partnership with the National Park Service, the
Cruising The Bay In The Off-Season
Cruising San Francisco Bay during the off-season is an experience that encompasses mysterious weather, slower crowds and freedom to roam. So, what do the locals do to take advantage of
The History of Alcatraz as a National Park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), a unit of the National Park Service, was established by Congress in 1972 as part of a trend to make national park resources more