The news caught some out-of-towners by surprise.

San Francisco's infamous former federal prison Alcatraz Island abruptly closed its ports on Monday, April 20, after the ...

Alcatraz closed after damage to the island's main dock support system made ferry access unsafe.

Authorities did not say what prompted the dock repairs, nor did they specify when on Friday the island would reopen to the ...

Alcatraz Island is closed through Friday while crews repair its dock, halting ferry service and canceling all tours during a ...

Tourists affected by the closure who previously purchased tickets have been refunded, officials said.

Alcatraz Island suddenly shuts for tourists weeks after Trump demands $150M to reopen it as infamous prison - California ...

Alcatraz Island is off-limits to visitors this week while crews work on critical repairs to the island's dock, cutting off ...

Alcatraz Island, one of the San Francisco area’s most popular tourist attractions, closed abruptly Monday, April 20, 2026, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The government shutdown has forced the closure of multiple tourist attractions across the Bay Area, except one. On Friday, Alcatraz resumed public tours and ferries to the rock, ...