Pier 33

"Spacious waiting area for the Alcatraz boat. There were facts, pictures, benches to wait on, and a model of Alcatraz. We waited here for our boat February 17th 2024. It was cloudy and cold but we brought jackets and water bottles so we were fine. We got there around 2 and our boat left around 240. There was plenty to do and see to keep us busy. But keep in mind we went in the slow season. It was worth it to go in the cold to avoid the mass of people. We also got the behind the scenes tickets and it was well worth it! Buy the tickets in advance, if you can a month in advance. I highly recommend it! After our tour we headed back to the main land to eat at Fog City around 7pm. This is a great place to eat afterwards because it is within walking distance. I will post pictures of it so you can see. We caught the 620 boat back to get off Alcatraz and then walked to Fog City. I will also post pictures of where we parked, you will have to pay but we felt it was pretty secure, was in walking distance of the boat and food. I posted pictures of the streets so you can see where that parking garage is at."

"San Francisco's city has piers that spread along the coast and one can enjoy the scenic and city beauty by walking around these piers. Out of these, pier 33 is there for ferry boarding for Alcatraz island."

"Great place to visit, there are so much to see and do. The first must is to see where the seals hangout to sun themselves. The second is try the clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, there are many restaurants to choose from. If you have kids walk the inside of the pier to see all the snacks and gift shops. If you are adults, walk the outside pier to see all the water sites and enjoy nature. Both are fun to see and do."

"We really enjoyed the trip to Alcatraz. Highly recommend listening to the audio and dress warm. The bay breeze is definitely cold."

"Pier 33 serves as the gateway to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, offering a delightful starting point for the boat trip. I highly recommend visiting and embarking on the tour while in San Francisco, California—it's a fantastic experience."