Reclaiming the Rock: Community, Sovereignty, and Living History of Alcatraz
October 17, 2026 @ 10:30AM — 3:30PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Alcatraz Island: Suite 200 Pier 33 SF, CA 94111 Get Directions
Looking beyond the concrete walls of the federal prison to explore the island’s Indigenous history.
Join us for an eye-opening journey across the bay to uncover a side of Alcatraz Island that history books often leave behind. Hosted in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and guided by their community engagement team, this boat trip and interactive tour moves past the fortress mythology to focus on the island as a site of profound human connection, cultural reclamation, and social change.
👨👩👧👦 Recommended Ages: Families with children (stroller friendly), teens, parents, and grandparents.
Ferry Transportation: We will board the ferry to Alcatraz Island from San Francisco. Our ferry ride to Angel Island will be 15 minutes. If you get car sick or seasick, plan to bring items that will help.
Parking: Please visit ParkMobile and pay for parking for either 10:30 AM or 10:15 AM. Your end time would be 4 PM to account for walk time as we are due back by 3:30 PM.
Please arrive at the ferry gate at 10:45 AM so we have enough time to distribute gear, pack your backpack before getting onto the ferry at 11 AM.
🔹 Meet Location: Alcatraz Landing Pier 33
🔹 Restrooms: Flush toilets available
🔹 Park Map: Link
What We Provide:
🥗 Lunch: Sandwich, fruit, chips and a drink.
💧 Water
🍫 Snack bars
🧴 Sunscreen, Hand Sanitizer
🎒 Loaner items: Day packs
A Parks Conservancy and Saved By Nature liability waiver will be onsite to sign.
What to Bring:
🔹 Medications: Medications (motion sickness patch/pills)
🔹 Clothing: Comfortable, layered clothing (check the weather before leaving)
🔹 Footwear: Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots
🔹 Sun protection: A hat
🔹 Hydration: A reusable water bottle
🔹 Optional: A camera to capture the scenery
This program is made possible through Saved By Nature donations and membership.