Angel Island State Park

4.7$$· ModerateClosed · opens 9:00 AM

Scenic San Francisco Bay island park offering hiking, history, and panoramic views

Angel Island State Park
Website Directions 415-435-1915

Angel Island State Park, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is a picturesque escape accessible by ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon. Visitors can explore scenic hiking and biking trails, climb Mount Livermore for 360-degree views, or learn about local history at the historic U.S. Immigration Station. The park offers picnic spots and overnight campsites with stunning vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline.

Quick tip: Check ferry schedules carefully in advance, dress in layers for variable bay weather, and note that pets are not allowed on the island.

Expert notes

  • Angel Island State Park is accessible seven days a week by Golden Gate Ferry, located behind San Francisco's Historic Ferry Building at 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105. Visitors must purchase round-trip tickets at the Ferry Terminal. Visitors can bring bikes on the Ferry to Angel Island state park, and bike rentals are also available seasonally at the Park. In Ayala Cove, visitors can obtain a brochure providing a map and brief history of the Park’s sites, a description of the facilities, and things to do. Take the Northridge trail to Mt. Livermore and come down using the Sunset Trail for breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Tiburon. Top activities in the park include Walk or Bike the Paved Perimeter Road, visiting the US Immigration Station, Fort McDowell, Fort Reynolds, Open-air tram tours are famous among visitors. Pack a picnic for Angel Island State Park, and bring refillable water bottles. Reserve a campsite on the Island https://www.reservecalifornia.com/

Features

  • Beach
  • Bike Rentals
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Breathtaking Views
  • Cruise
  • Family Fun
  • Free Entry
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Lush
  • Relaxing
  • Romantic
  • Segway Tour
  • Sightseeing
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Sunbathing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Around
  • Wildlife

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