Destination Guide to the Golden State California Day Trips

Angel Island State Park San Francisco

Angel Island sits in the middle of the San Francisco bay. Access to the Island is by private boat or public ferry. Visitors are treated to views of the views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands. Tours of Angel Island's historic sites are offered by State Park Volunteers on weekends during the peak season. Over 13 miles of foot trails and fire roads circle the entire island. Trails also lead to the 788-foot high summit of Mt. Livermore. Bike rentals and tram tours are available during the spring and summer seasons. Angel Island is a great place to spend the day.
 
Angel Island San Francisco Bay
 
Angel Island ferry
Angel Island San Francisco Bay
Angel Island ferry
View from the top of Angel Island
Old Military housing
View from the top of Angel Island
Old Military housing
Angel Island Pier
Angel Island Harbor
Angel Island Pier
Angel Island Harbor
   
Angel Island is open from 8 a.m. to sunset year around. Tours of Angel Island's historic sites are offered by State Park Volunteers on many weekends during the peak season. There are three different ferry's that take you to Angel Island: Tiburon Ferry - Phone: (415) 435-2131, San Francisco Ferry - (415) 773-1188 and the Alameda/Oakland Ferry - (510) 749-5972 map
 

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