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in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz is a world
unto itself. Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant
- soldier, guard, prisoner, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the
unfolding history of Alcatraz. Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National
Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look
at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public.
Visitors to the island can not only explore the remnants of the prison,
but learn about the Native American occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military
fortifications and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse.
The island features many natural features as well - gardens, tide pools,
bird colonies and bay views beyond compare.
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| Communities
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| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | San Francisco, CA (6 min.
) Pop. 776,733
Emeryville, CA (14 min.
) Pop. 6,882
Brisbane, CA (16 min.
) Pop. 3,597
South San Francisco, CA (16 min.
) Pop. 60,552
Daly City, CA (17 min.
) Pop. 103,621
Oakland, CA (17 min.
) Pop. 399,484
Sausalito, CA (17 min.
) Pop. 7,330
Albany, CA (18 min.
) Pop. 16,444
Piedmont, CA (18 min.
) Pop. 10,952
Corte Madera, CA (19 min.
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| Greenbrae, CA (19 min.
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Berkeley, CA (20 min.
) Pop. 102,743
San Quentin, CA (20 min.
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Richmond, CA (22 min.
) Pop. 99,216
San Pablo, CA (22 min.
) Pop. 30,215
Larkspur, CA (22 min.
) Pop. 12,014
Mill Valley, CA (22 min.
) Pop. 13,600
Kentfield, CA (22 min.
) Pop. 6,351
El Sobrante, CA (23 min.
) Pop. 12,260
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