Angel
Island State Park sits in the middle of the San
Francisco Bay. Access to the Island is by private boat or public
ferry. Angel Island is a favorite day trip from San Francisco
and is also a popular camping destination.
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 activities biking (bring your own
or rent), hiking on thirteen miles of trails, tours of historic
buildings, camping and kicking back and enjoying the spectacular
views.
The Cove Cafe deli offers food and drinks, bike rentals, and motorized
tram tours are available when the ferries are running.
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Angel Island
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Camping
on Angel Island. There
are four separate year round camping areas on the Island. All camping
equipment must carry in. Be prepared to haul
your camping gear for as far as two miles. All sites have water
and a pit toilet.
No open fires are allowed on Angel Island. Camp sites #1, #2, and
#3, the East Sites, are on the east side of the island, out of the
wind. Camp sites #4, #5, and #6, the Ridge Sites, are on the west
side of the island, with views of San Francisco. Camp sites #7,
#8, and #9, the Sunrise Sites, are close together with unobstructed
views of the east bay.
Kayak camp has beach access so that you can kayak to it, but you
can also hike in. Campers should arrange travel before reserving.
Register before sunset at the Ayala Cove kiosk or Ranger Station.
Camping
reservations can be made up to seven months in advance. During
the busy summer season reservations are recommenced for the best
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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. Dogs
(except service dogs) are not allowed on the island at any time.
Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, seqways,
and wood fires are also prohibited.
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San
Francisco Zoo Northern
California's largest zoological park and conservation center. |
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AT&T
Park Tour you will get to go places only the
players and staff. Affordable and fun. |
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