Alcatraz
Alcatraz Island is a small island about 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco in San Francisco Bay, California, near the Golden Gate strait. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alcatraz Island Lighthouse and Warden’s House.
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse—the first…
Social Hall
Ruins
The Social Hall, also known as the Officers' Club, was… Social Hall is situated 470 feet north of Alcatraz.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fisherman’s Wharf and Marina District.
Marina District
Quarter
The Marina District is a neighborhood located in San Francisco, California. Marina District is situated 2 miles southwest of Alcatraz.
Russian Hill
Neighborhood
Russian Hill is a neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Russian Hill is situated 2 miles south of Alcatraz.
Alcatraz
- Historical site
- …lies at an elevation of 89 feet (27 metres)
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Latitude
37.82653° or 37° 49′ 36″ north
Longitude
-122.42261° or 122° 25′ 21″ west
Open location code
849VRHGG+JX
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