Island Dock Daylight
A daylight portrait stands the traveler at the dock with the cellhouse on the slope above.
Alcatraz Island
A visit worth keeping.
Visit and verify your arrival in Unlocked to keep this badge and your visit date in your free Passport. No subscription.
The 22-acre island in mid-bay — a fortification from the 1850s, the site of the West Coast’s first lighthouse in 1854, a military prison and then the federal penitentiary of 1934–1963 whose cellhouse still crowns the slope — is reached by ferry from Pier 33 and walked as a national park site.
Get the app to collectExplore the three photo ExperiencesPlan your photos before you go
Frame Alcatraz Island from the dock and parade terrace.
Use the ferry dock, the switchback path and the parade terrace from public positions; the cellhouse interior, the lighthouse tower and closed conservation zones stay separate from your visit.
The island is reached by official ferry from Pier 33 and spaces are limited; the crossing itself is separate from the Landmark, whose arrival area begins on the island. Views of Alcatraz from the city waterfront do not unlock this Landmark.
Check the Landmark map and confirm your unlock while nearby. Gulls nest on the rocky shore in spring and marked closures are strictly enforced.
Three ways to remember Alcatraz Island.
Choose a curated Experience after you unlock this Landmark. The previews show creative directions, not customer results. Memories are generated interpretations, not documentary photographs of the scene.
Cellhouse Terrace
A closer portrait pairs the traveler with the cellhouse facade over the bay.
Alcatraz on Film
A monochrome portrait reads the island’s silhouette and lighthouse.
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Unlocked checks your current location when you choose Unlock. It does not need to track your route in the background. Your reference photos and Memories stay private.
How your photos and location are handledVisit Alcatraz Island.
Open the Landmark in the app while you are in its supported area.
Collect your badge.
Allow the location check and confirm the Landmark is unlocked before leaving. Your badge and visit date join your free Passport permanently.
Choose your Experience.
Add your reference photos and create a Memory now or later. Your first GPS-verified Landmark unlock grants one welcome credit for your first Memory.
Before you choose.
How do I unlock Alcatraz Island?
Arrive on the island by the official ferry and confirm your unlock near the dock, the paths or the parade terrace. The server checks a current location sample; a confirmed visit earns a permanent badge for free. Seeing the island from the city shoreline is not enough.
Does an Experience include the ferry or the cellhouse tour?
No. Ferry tickets, the cellhouse audio tour and all admission are separate. An Experience creates an optional private generated Memory after your verified visit.
Do I need the light shown in the preview?
No. These are illustrative generated previews of creative photographic treatments. A location check establishes nearby presence, not the pictured light or visitor conditions.
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Check app availability before your trip, then complete your Landmark unlock while you are there.