Tour Alcatraz  on your next visit to San Francisco.   Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes. Rich in history, there is also a natural side to the Rock—gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare. If you are visiting the San Francisco area, your visit isn’t complete without a tour of Alcatraz!