Angel Island
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, San Francisco
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended stay half to full day
- Opening Hours
- Ferry 8:00-17:00; island 8:00 to sunset
- Ticket Price
- Adult: USD15 · Round-trip ferry about USD 15; no extra island fee
- Coordinates
- 37.8610, -122.4320
Introduction
Angel Island is the largest island in San Francisco Bay, about 1 square kilometer, having served as an immigration station, military fort, and public health quarantine, earning the name Ellis Island of the West. Between 1900 and 1940, about one million Asian immigrants were processed and detained here; poems they carved into barracks walls remain the most poignant witness to immigration history. Today the island is a state park; the Perimeter Trail of about 8 kilometers offers 360-degree views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and East Bay. World War II batteries, the immigration barracks museum, and military stores survive, layering nature with history, making it an ideal day trip to understand the bay's plural identity.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | USD15 |
|---|
Round-trip ferry about USD 15; no extra island fee
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Angel Island?
Ferry 8:00-17:00; island 8:00 to sunset
How much is the admission for Angel Island?
Adult: USD15; Round-trip ferry about USD 15; no extra island fee
Any practical tips for visiting Angel Island?
Ferries are limited; check return times to avoid being stranded Cafe gets busy; bring a picnic
How long should I spend at Angel Island?
A typical visit takes Recommended stay half to full day.
