Alcatraz is located in San Francisco Bay, California, USA , about 1.25–1.5 miles (2–2.4 km) offshore from the northern shore of San Francisco.

Exact location

  • The island sits roughly mid‑bay , between San Francisco and the Golden Gate Strait.
  • Its coordinates are around 37°49′36″N, 122°25′23″W , placing it squarely in San Francisco Bay.

How to get there

  • Visitors take a ferry from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing on The Embarcadero , near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.
  • The ride takes about 10–15 minutes across the bay to the island, often called “The Rock.”

Quick facts in table form

Item| Detail
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Official name| Alcatraz Island (also “The Rock”) 37
Body of water| San Francisco Bay, California, USA 37
Distance from SF| About 1.25–1.5 miles offshore 139
Area| Roughly 22 acres (9 hectares) 379
Access point| Ferry from Pier 33, Embarcadero, San Francisco 17

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