Alcatraz Island Complete Guide - Taking the Boat & Touring the Infamous Jail

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Alcatraz Island sits in the San Francisco Bay and is one of the cities top tourist attractions. You can visit the island by taking a 15 minute boat ride over and it is a fun adventure touring the island and seeing all of the unique history. The island is also great for bird watching and there were thousands of birds there on my last trip.
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0:00 Intro
0:43 Parking & Tickets
1:06 Taking the Boat
2:22 Exploring Alcatraz
3:18 Cellhouse Tour
7:05 Birds, Views, & Recreation Yard
9:19 Officer's Club, Powerhouse and Model Industries
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@HARISNATHMECH 10 ай бұрын

Call of duty players knows well

@Yk79586 5 ай бұрын

A vicio😂

@user-rf1rj9rp2x 5 ай бұрын

Yap bro

@elijahmohammed730 4 ай бұрын

I remember I died here repeatedly on this map lol 😂

@rosadolagoa338 3 ай бұрын

Kkkk yepppp

@Auzzy8 Ай бұрын

A lot of people are getting shot there right now

@ethishamsham3968 7 ай бұрын

After playing too much call of duty that was easy to recognize every place and understanding of each detail.

@Corunnathe3rd 6 ай бұрын

Rebirth island 😢 it may be gone but its always alive in our hearts 💕 you will never be forgoten😭

@yellowstarproductions6743 3 ай бұрын

True

@yellowstarproductions6743 3 ай бұрын

Why is it called rebirth island?

@yellowstarproductions6743 3 ай бұрын

Why is it called rebirth island?

@r0boticrose123 2 ай бұрын

@@yellowstarproductions6743a map in COD i believe

@kareemsmith1925 Ай бұрын

We back tho 🎉

@melbaker9495 Жыл бұрын

As someone who used to work on the island. This is a pretty good explanation of what you'll see. Everyone should visit the west side gardens as you did, it's a lovely place with those amazing views. There is a lot more history to the place. It was a Civil War era fortress with a guardhouse where the cell house is now and gun emplacements all around the island. Far more important to the history of the place than the escape story, is the occupation of Native American activists in 1969, years after the prison had been abandoned. It was a major turning point for native people's rights in the U.S.

@Fireman954 Жыл бұрын

The escape is more interesting though

@nicolefields5917 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was wondering why he did't highlight the occupation. it was a major point in history that I always taught my HS students about when we were looking at 20th century US History.

@melbaker9495 Жыл бұрын

@zssllayers19460 About the occupation? There is plenty written about it. THe original graffiti is all there.

@jasonstueber567 9 ай бұрын

This place is waste of time to visit, completely useless and boring. Not recommended!

@Godsonalways2002 9 ай бұрын

Hey Mel. Are the brochures still the same like they were in 1989?

@ilovesparky13 Жыл бұрын

I was there a few months ago and I really enjoyed it. Important to note that the audio tour is included for no extra fee. 🙂

@GerardLESC Жыл бұрын

Did you do the easter egg as well?

@mplsmark222 Жыл бұрын

I visited years ago and really enjoyed it. The audio tour at that time was very well done, looks like the devices they use now are more sophisticated. The garden club does an amazing job with the island too.

@jasonstueber567 9 ай бұрын

What a joke, waste of your time and money lol

@jasonstueber567 9 ай бұрын

I could of done nothing and been better off

@MagellanandGreyhound Жыл бұрын

Visited almost 20 years ago when I was stationed down in Monterey. Great video. Thanks for rekindling my memories. Need to return one day. 😁

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I bet it has changed since then!

@kellywall3656 Жыл бұрын

Wow great shot of those baby egrets! Nice to see your Dad again!

@yellowstarproductions6743 3 ай бұрын

Same.

@samaslett6617 Жыл бұрын

I’ve viewed Alcatraz from the mainland, but didn’t have time to visit so was great to see this! Thanks.

@yellowstarproductions6743 3 ай бұрын

Same here.

@Kardinal586 Жыл бұрын

Good video Josh. Always a pleasure to watch anything around SFO, Alcatraz being one of the highlights. Watching movies like 'Escape from Alcatraz', 'The Rock' or some KZfaq videos about real stories of the prison before visiting will make it much more interesting.

@kayokolindenberger3754 Жыл бұрын

I always look forward to watching your videos! As a native Californian, I still have not visited Alcatraz. Maybe on the next trip to the Bay Area. Thanks!

@JaniceStewart863 Жыл бұрын

One of the things that really struck me when I was there was the thought of the prisoners watching the Golden Gate bridge construction during those first years the prison was opened. Something they would likely never get to cross themselves You could see it so clearly from the dining room.

@inspiredtowander Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I've been there a couple of times. You did a great job ..... a complete summary of visiting this historic place!

@itsnotme07 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I visited Alcatraz back in 2008 and it was a lot of fun, and a great learning experience.

@PhotowalksTV Жыл бұрын

Nice job on this. Such a great view of the Bay when you venture out to take this trip!

@JacobDean88 Жыл бұрын

I could spend all day there. Just soaking in the history. Awesome video!! Thanks!!

@peanutismint Жыл бұрын

Great video mate!! I’m going back for my 4th visit next week!! It never gets old.

@Twobarpsi Жыл бұрын

Excellent tour! Glad you were able to escape Alcatraz 😃

@1927su Жыл бұрын

When I toured it in the early 1990’s, the guide from the boat to the block, was as really old gent , that had been a guard there! It was his last summer as a guide, and we felt privileged to have him as a guide.

@KingChocobo Жыл бұрын

I am going on vacation for a month to California tomorrow and I'm using your videos as my guide book.

@charlesc1487 Жыл бұрын

Cool tour! I went to Alcatraz over 30 years ago with my dad. He was NOT impressed that I wanted to visit Alcatraz and went with me reluctantly lol

@ltlgrama2332 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video yet that I have seen of Alcatraz. Great job! Aloha🤙

@chriskabout4556 Жыл бұрын

Sitting on the top deck of the ship is nice if the weather cooperates. I was there in March 2013, during the WBC. We went to Alcatraz, but sitting on the top deck wasn't nice, as it was cold and there were gusty winds. Nevertheless, a great experience. Absolutely worth visiting.

@Blackfilmguild Жыл бұрын

Your handheld work is impeccable!

@oscarrivas2580 Жыл бұрын

Visited Alcatraz on my last day in the U. S. after living in the Bay Area 5 and a half years. Want to go back!!!

@ZumaAyriyan Жыл бұрын

I used to travel to San Francisco for work so many times, know downtown very well, but never been to Alcatraz!! 😲This is a great video!, thank you!

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

It took me a while before I decided to visit as well but it is a really interesting spot to explore

@ZumaAyriyan Жыл бұрын

@@californiathroughmylens for sure I will check it out next time I am in SF! Will take my youngest travel buddy with me :)

@arlenesolis024 Жыл бұрын

I was not interested going to Alcatraz but I love the beautiful gardens and the natural beauty of the island. Your tour just change my mind and I will definitely go.

@cshughes77 Жыл бұрын

Great coverage of the island …and that Cell block D portion of the audio tour is no joke for sure

@user-zn1wf9fz6q 2 ай бұрын

Did the tour last May 23, unbelievable experience, very eerie but so worth the ticket and a must when visiting San Fran

@Roadtosomethingnew1 Жыл бұрын

I always wanted to visit alcatraz great to see your video on it

@jeovahpimentaadv 11 ай бұрын

Great tip to get the first boat of the day. Thanks, I'll keep that in mind

@happyhermit2022 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and well presented thank you 👍

@peterprice8813 Жыл бұрын

We passed by ALCATRAZ ISLAND 🏝 on the cruise 🚢 ship 🚢 around the Bay Area in San Francisco it was so fun 🤩 and exciting by the way!

@TimberlaneLacrosse Жыл бұрын

AWESOME! UNREAL! Video!!

@cathy5070 28 күн бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you!

@anthonywarthold Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh. We did the VIP tour with Ranger John Cantwell. Highly recommended 👍🏻

@gbryant261 Жыл бұрын

Great video. We took the night tour and it was quite the experience.

@GabrielGarcia-300 Жыл бұрын

I always got to see it in the distance growing up in Bay Area. I also remember "Escape From Alcatraz" by Clint Eastwood. I'd love to go there one day

@cmichaelhaugh8517 Жыл бұрын

I first visited 40 years ago. Found the ranger-led tour and history fascinating. I hope they still offer this.

@melbaker9495 Жыл бұрын

There is a special night tour offered by the guides which builds on what the audio tour offers.

@jasonstueber567 9 ай бұрын

Waste of time and space ! You should spend your time more wisely

@mortysnerd Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Josh I really appreciated the tour. I will never make it, but I got closer, thanks!! Ed P

@TimberlaneLacrosse Жыл бұрын

We liked the music, the video was informative and you were well spoken, We also liked your connection to COD. Thanks, Mr. Kelly's class AKA The Satellite Crew

@karenjones7943 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this was beautiful

@andrewbugel4711 Жыл бұрын

You do such a great job on these videos. Please do more live stuff. Definitely want to view those. And COME TO CLEVELAND sometime lol. We got stuff to do 😂

@prowrestlingisart6742 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I have visited multiple times. We have also done the evening tour which was a lot of fun. You got access that day trips don’t give and it becomes much less crowded. Definitely recommend if it’s still an option.

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

I want to do the evening tour next time, I bet that would be cool!

@mixeddrinks8100 Жыл бұрын

I remember they used to do halloween tours too at night

@prowrestlingisart6742 Жыл бұрын

@@mixeddrinks8100 that sounds like a lot of fun too. It is a fascinating place to see day or night

@jasonstueber567 9 ай бұрын

What a waste of your time, this is total bust and not worth the time spent being bored and trapped on an island that is useless!

@justlookin3 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You videos are well done.

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

So nice of you!

@Nalleman64 12 күн бұрын

Really great video! 👍👍👍

@daniellebuehner8441 Жыл бұрын

awesome video my friend, The prison ran for 29 years, when it was closed in early 1963 it was not because of the 3 escapees that were never captured,, but it was one of the most expensive prisons the federal govt. spent on. what fascinated me about the prison was the notoriety of some of the most famous prisoners.. and its history of being one of the most strictest prisons I think some of the rules were no talking while in their cell block and of some the conditions the prisoner were put through during their incarcerations.

@wickedflagon 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff, thanks!

@sashawe1662 2 ай бұрын

Done this tour several times find it interesting it's a part of our history

@jafaromidvar Жыл бұрын

Good job Josh!

@trival21 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha....November 2023 just last night i was playing CODM the Alcatraz map with my friends, and I told them I really really wanted to visit Alcatraz. I live onl55 minutesns away. Thanks for sharing the video.

@JJExtra Жыл бұрын

We are visiting from the UK in September- so excited to explore here 😍

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@ilovesparky13 Жыл бұрын

Have fun in California! 😃

@melbaker9495 Жыл бұрын

Be sure to book your tickets well in advance. September can have nice weather, but you may experience a fair number of flies. The nesting birds leave a lot of guano behind and in the Fall the flies often come out, until the rain falls. Don't keep that from keeping you away, it's the closet thing we have to The Tower of London, in California.

@maddog6620 Жыл бұрын

Super awesome video

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@d.c.1059 Ай бұрын

Cool I did not know you could stay all day, seems pretty darn exciting if you're into history.

@markakira8988 Жыл бұрын

1:11 is the best advice when traveling anywhere: Try to go really early and be first=less crowds and competition, less stress, less time wasted, less germs, etc.

@FATHERSOFBASS Жыл бұрын

Awsome thank you this was dope to see again, just looking at the old buildings and it was so nice there was crappy obviously to be locked up but it had everything there I loved it I just watched this 3 times in a row thank you

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@FATHERSOFBASS Жыл бұрын

@@californiathroughmylens I actually really really did I didn’t search for it and it never dawned on me to search but this popped up n was like what the heck n it was dope loved it

@sunnybeachwalks4k2022 Жыл бұрын

amazing

@krishnansrinivasan830 Жыл бұрын

Nice & Thanks :)

@LACoEMT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Plan on going in a couple of weeks, how long does the complete tour take? From boarding to getting back to land? Thank you!

@kevinceballos7191 10 ай бұрын

Watching this video got me hopping back on COD hoping that one day they’ll bring the map back

@IDK-oc3xo 10 ай бұрын

Zombies 😐

@maddog6620 Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

@LuisLopez-lo4qk Жыл бұрын

I don’t need to go block ops showed me everything I need to know 🤙🏻😂

@texasgina Жыл бұрын

I went to San Francisco the first time with my ex in 1998 or 99 when he was on a business trip and I found my own things to do during the day and I took a boat out to Alcatraz but it just went around Alcatraz it didn’t stop I didn’t have enough money to do that that day but I had so much fun while I was there and it was so cold

@jokeroneninesevenzero Жыл бұрын

Great video Josh. I have been fascinated with Alcatraz my whole life. I watch every new documentary about it and have read many books about the people and prison. I've been there twice. In 2001 I was there and met the son of one of the guards that was involved in the 1946 riot. I talk to him about his dad and the riot for a 1/2 hour. It felt like touching history, it was a great day. I need to go back!

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

Wow I bet those stories he shared were pretty amazing!

@jokeroneninesevenzero Жыл бұрын

@@californiathroughmylens Yes, it was a great conversation.

@mayetcordetaromero1835 Жыл бұрын

I wish to see this place one day, I've known this alcatraz only in the online game Forge of empires

@markyuen2312 Жыл бұрын

My Grandmother has a Condo in the Marina District (right next to Ghirardelli Square) overlooking the bay. Would be able to see Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge from her place.....and watch all the tourist take the ferry to Alcatraz.

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is pretty awesome!

@betsymelendez6127 4 ай бұрын

Cool will like to go

@Godsonalways2002 9 ай бұрын

Hey. Did you get any brochures or Pamphlets from the NPS? I’m curious on what they look like. Haven’t been back since 89’

@faatuairita Жыл бұрын

Just to clarify parking is how far from the location? Great video btw!

@denissejavier3577 3 ай бұрын

Codm alcatraz ❤️ i loved to be landed on power house haha

@dawngrimes7361 3 ай бұрын

It's a good video

@kadinv7079 Жыл бұрын

what are some good ways to get there? like what tour company

@SalvatoreGiacani 10 ай бұрын

Il film "fuga da Alcatraz" e' un vero capolavoro Clint Eastwood ha interpretato Frank Morris in un modo direi magico, sembrava una sorta di reincarnazione.Dopo oltre 60 anni si parla di questa fuga, come se sia avvenuta ieri e' incredile. Il fascino di Alcatraz e' rimasto intatto, anzi nel corso degli anni continua ad aumentare lo spettacolo della baia di San Francisco dovrebbe essere da mozzafiato, spero di poterla visitare al piu' presto.

@sylviahudson5737 Жыл бұрын

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@sitiradziyah2159 2 ай бұрын

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@FATHERSOFBASS Жыл бұрын

Baseball was a big sport in the old prisons like this

@leowashington8991 Жыл бұрын

I've been Living here in the Bay Area for almost 20 Years and I Haven't Visited that Place yet

@melbaker9495 Жыл бұрын

A lot of locals associate Alcatraz with the tourist trap of Fisherman's Wharf. I used to work on the island and it's really a worthwhile place to see. Beyond the prison. it's actually a great place to take in views of the Bay and the gardens really are lovely. If you like birds there are dozens of species nesting at different times. You can even see gulls caring for their chicks right next to the paths. The native American occupation in 1969 is an incredibly important piece of history to explore, with a new expanded exhibition int he new industries building. Look for the remenants of the civil war era fort that used to protect the bay, part of the series of forts that includes Fort Cronkite tucked under the Golden Gate Bridge.

@dels0n 7 ай бұрын

Hi! May I know where can I book this tour?

@therandommemecat7738 29 күн бұрын

New cod update look fire

@pallaviiyer5920 Жыл бұрын

How long does one usually take to complete the whole island ? ( In Hours )

@RubberMango Жыл бұрын

Hey, not sure if you can share it, but where's a good place to park?

@henderyluv9594 11 ай бұрын

wherre did you buy ur tickets which website?

@davidmaione2742 5 ай бұрын

It's amazing that they actually built the prison from call of duty! The architect must have been a gamer

@ralphlorenzperolino3054 5 ай бұрын

Tell that to Jason Blundell.

@ChadwickTheChad 2 ай бұрын

Holy F that's embarrassing.

@1927su Жыл бұрын

I read that Robert Stroud did the majority of his bird research & writing of his bird book during his stay at Leavenworth , but the title “ Bird Man of Leavenworth” didn’t have the same ring to it as the title of “BirdMan of Alcatraz” has.

@aarongarcia1101 Жыл бұрын

This is great and accurate information, just got back from the tour and it was so incredible.

@maddog6620 Жыл бұрын

You are cool 😎

@DBReid-tq5vo Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to SF three times and still haven’t make it to the rock. I keep getting sidetracked with other things there lol

@kevinjack5184 Жыл бұрын

My great uncle was there.

@sergiocamarena2322 Жыл бұрын

Glad you mentioned the car break ins, cause tourist think sf is so sweet , with zero Thief’s. when it’s not .

@ambulancespotterbelgie9439 Жыл бұрын

Did u film this on the 23 of juli

@adamdavenport9794 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could go to the island because I have never been there

@DangerWildman420 4 ай бұрын

Ahhh rebirth island

@Puddles777 6 ай бұрын

Cold drab gloomy colorless grey place. But they did take my picture when exiting the ferry. 😮

@IronMan-ds5bi Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to visit this week...the closest i've been able to come is by using Microsoft Flight Simulator/WatchDogs 2 🤣

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

@jimtomstimpson1477 Жыл бұрын

Visited Golden Gate but didn't get to visit Alcatraz. I hope to someday . Is it required to wear a mask inside structures?

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

I hope you can as well! I am not sure what the current mask policy is there as it does change frequently

@mixeddrinks8100 Жыл бұрын

they still selling rocks? One of the coolest and heaviest souvenir I ever bought hahaha a big rock from The Rock.

@californiathroughmylens Жыл бұрын

haha I didn't see that but I didn't look around the gift shop too much

@melbaker9495 Жыл бұрын

This was a brilliant idea of someone in the NPS. A lot of work has been done in the last decade to keep the cell house from collapsing, so they decided to sell some of the old wall they've had to remove!

@brittnaycattaneo6015 Жыл бұрын

Lol weird I remember going there with my brand new T-mobile phone I bought in San Francisco while I was there , don't even remember having to get it out to see if i got service there lol and the phones don't work there I don't think anymore...the only phones I saw there were in the offices locked up lol .Almost bought a book from there (big hardback book of the prisoners that escaped....i just flipped thru it while i was there...3 main ones escaped....3 years later the economy crashed), it was cold and rainy when I went 😅 🙃 🙂 not many went to the edges because of it(wanted to see if there were sharks around it lol didn't see any where I was touring....I stopped at the baseball fields pretty much