In addition to the famous prison, Alcatraz Island features some of the most spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Due to its isolation in the Bay, Alcatraz has developed a very unique flora and fauna. The residents have extensive gardens, and some of the prisoners did as well. What grows on the east side isn't necessarily to be found on the west side. Guests will enjoy an award-winning audio tour in the prison Cell House, with actual interview of former guards and inmates.
Fog is common in the summer, rain in the winter.
Please dress warmly. Comfortable shoes are also a must. Marin County, one of the most affluent counties in the United States, is found just over the Golden Gate Bridge to the north of San Francisco. Marin County is the homeland to the Headlands, which overlook the Golden Gateway and Pacific Ocean, and was commandeered by the military as the point of protection for the Bay Area's inhabitants. Also found in Marin is a grove of ancient, giant redwoods.