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Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, California, USA. It lies between San Francisco and Marin County and is situated about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the city of San Francisco. The island is famous for its historic federal prison and scenic views of the bay.

Alcatraz Island Location Map, San Francisco, California

About Map: The map showing location of Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco, California in the United States.

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Top Attractions Inside Alcatraz Island

• Cellhouse / Prison Building – Historic prison cells and corridors where notorious inmates were held.
• Alcatraz Island Lighthouse – The first lighthouse built on the U.S. West Coast offering scenic views of the bay.
• Mess Hall – Area where inmates dined, with exhibits showing daily life inside the prison.
• Recreation Yard – Outdoor space where prisoners exercised and spent leisure time.
• Guard Tower – Provides insight into prison security and historic guard operations.
• Parade Grounds – Open area used for drills, gatherings, and outdoor activities.
• Alcatraz Gardens – Beautifully maintained gardens originally planted by staff and inmates.
• Audio Tour – Award-winning self-guided tour featuring stories from former inmates and guards.

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Distances from Alcatraz Island to Nearby Landmarks

• Times Square – 5.0 km (3.1 mi)
• Rockefeller Center – 4.2 km (2.6 mi)
• Empire State Building – 6.8 km (4.2 mi)
• Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – 4.2 km (2.6 mi)
• Metropolitan Museum of Art – 0.6 km (0.4 mi)
• American Museum of Natural History – 1.1 km (0.7 mi)
• Columbus Circle – 0.6 km (0.4 mi)
• Grand Central Terminal – 5.8 km (3.6 mi)
• Broadway Theater District – 5.0 km (3.1 mi)
• The Plaza Hotel – 0.2 km (0.1 mi)
• Lincoln Center – 1.0 km (0.6 mi)
• New York Public Library (5th Ave) – 5.8 km (3.6 mi)
• One World Trade Center – 14.3 km (8.9 mi)
• Statue of Liberty Ferry (Battery Park) – 20 km (12.4 mi)
• Brooklyn Bridge – 14.3 km (8.9 mi)
• Fifth Avenue Shopping District – 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
• Chrysler Building – 5.8 km (3.6 mi)
• Madison Square Garden – 6.3 km (3.9 mi)
• Hudson Yards (The Vessel) – 3.8 km (2.4 mi)
• SoHo – 8.5 km (5.3 mi)

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