Alcatraz Island San Francisco

This picture of Alcatraz was taken while standing on Fisherman's wharf.

Alcatraz Island San Francisco

The island from Fisherman's wharf.

Alcatraz Island San Francisco

From the hillside

Its a long walk up for this view of Alcatraz.

Another foggy day at Alcatraz

More on Alcatraz here.

Alcatraz Island San Francisco

Alcatraz Island.

Alcatraz from the bay

How many times has a similar picture been taken of Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay? This picture does have one thing going for it (and only one...) its a sunny day, instead of the usual fog!

An Alcatraz cell

Looks comfy! The inside is disgustingly dirty and dusty. Yeah I know its not going to be the cleanest place to visit, but it bugged me. Carl and Jen have more.

Alcatraz and Hyde Street Pier

The walk up the hill isn't recommended, but its tempting to try if the cable car wait is long. Fautrever and A Little Adventure.. have more.

Alcatraz from Hyde Street Pier.

Alcatraz.

This is a foggy shot of Alcatraz from the wharf area. Its often foggy so don't wait for a sunny day to visit! Its also grimy inside, so be careful what you touch. You need to get tickets from the Blue and Gold fleet (usually a day or so beforehand) to get there.

Alcatraz.

Banana slugs of Alcatraz island.

Streamlined for speed, don't be fooled by the pieces of bark on its back. (PhotoFriday entry: Fast)

Bklasky has more on the slugs.

Alcatraz in the fog.

Its worth the visit even on a foggy winter day. More pictures at Carl Mercier's blog and David Farrar's blog.

Sub and ship with alcatraz in the background.

Opinions on them tomorrow.

Alcatraz again.

Alcatraz from the tour boat.

(not a great picture)