Angel Island with Roundtrip Ferry

Forget Alcatraz Island – Angel Island is the place to discover the history of San Francisco. Hop on a ferry at Pier 41 and ride to Angel Island, one of the finest historic sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. This island is known as the Ellis Island of the West as it was the first stop for millions of immigrants entering the United States via the Pacific. Angel Island is a National Historic Landmark, and offers amazing views of the San Francisco skyline, as well as the Marin County Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. You can learn about one of America’s most important immigration hubs, and the history of an island that has been a critical military stronghold in times of conflict.

Angel Island will appeal to history buffs and nature lovers in equal measure. Explore the military garrisons and compounds that played a role in events dating back to the Civil War, take a guided tour of the Angel Island Detention Barracks, or visit the newly-renovated Immigration Station.

For an additional cost there are a range of activities you can try including mountain bike rentals, kayak tours led by a naturalist, tram tours of the island’s historic sites and professionally-guided Segway tours.

Did you know

• In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, immigrants entered the United States from as far away as Russia, and as many as one million Asian immigrants passed through Angel Island between 1910 and 1940.
• This immigration port is just as fascinating as Ellis Island, giving you a glimpse into the lives of the immigrants who entered the country from the other side of the world but are often eclipsed by the history of European immigrants who came via the Atlantic.

Go San Francisco passes are the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in San Francisco. Your pass includes Angel Island with roundtrip ferry tickets, plus admission to dozens more top attractions.