Historic Gardens

Spring Bloom - Gardens of Alcatraz

Whitewashed Brick Wall and Lavatera Photo © Alice Joyce

A spring tour of the Gardens of Alcatraz is revelatory, with brilliant, beautifully tended borders rising up amid breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island, and the Tiburon Peninsula.

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Historic Gardens

Alcatraz Gardens - San Francisco Travel

A ferry ride from San Francisco, the 22-acre island of Alcatraz features lovely heritage gardens. Now a National Historic Landmark, Alcatraz is the most visited site of the National Park Services Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with 1.3 million annual visitors.

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