Return to the Rock. Alcatraz is open for business!

Crestfallen crowds of tourists and Fisherman's Wharf adjacent SF residents can rejoice! The wandering, fleece wearing weary are once again welcome on the rock, easing the pressure on North Beach eateries and locals with "where is that windy street" fatigue.

 With the recent resolution and highly anticipated end to the government shut down, Alcatraz Island is now open to the public and welcoming passengers to board Alcatraz Cruises for the popular national parks’ Alcatraz Prison tour.

Starting Thursday, October 17, 2013, normal operations have resumed.  Departure times begin at 8:45 a.m. and run throughout the day.  Prices for the day tour range from $30 for juniors and adults (ages 12-61) to $18.25 for children 5-11 and $28.25 for seniors 62+.  For information and bookings, please visit www.alcatrazcruises.com or call (415) 981-ROCK (7625).

Aerial shot from my first helicopter ride over SF a few months back!!