Angel Island State Park

Angel Island is the largest Island in San Francisco Bay, located one mile south of the Tiburon Peninsula. Park Headquarters and the main visitor's center are in Ayala Cove on the North side of the Island, accessible by commercial ferries and private boats.

Bicycles can be brought to the island on the ferry and used on the island's main roads. Bikes can also be rented.
Dogs are not allowed on the island.

Roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards are prohibited.

Bring camp stove or charcoal, no wood fires allowed.
Night travel on the island is prohibited in some areas for park security and public safety.

In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais.

The island is also alive with history. Three thousand years ago the island was a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. It was later a haven for Spanish explorer Juan de Ayala, a cattle ranch, and a U.S. Army post.

From 1910 to 1940, the island processed thousands of immigrants. During World War II, Japanese, and German POWs were held on the island, which was also used as a jumping-off point for American soldiers returning from the Pacific. In the '50s and '60s, the island was home to a Nike missile base.

Today, there are two active Coast Guard stations - at Point Blunt and Point Stuart - on the island. Angel Island became a State Park in 1958.

Facilities - Opportunities
A cafe and tram tours are available on weekends in March, April and November; and daily during May -- October.

The trams run regularly scheduled one-hour tours with an audio program including information on the history of the island.

Private boats can use the boat slips or mooring buoys at Ayala Cove; day and overnight fees are collected. Mooring buoys can be used overnight, but the boat slips - and the island itself - are open for use from 8:00 AM to sunset only.

Dock area and finger piers are closed at sunset. After sunset private boats must anchor offshore or on mooring buoys in Ayala Cove.

Groups can reserve the picnic areas and other recreational facilities on the island by calling 1-800-444-7275.

State Park Volunteers provide programs at the islands historic sites on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday from May through October. The volunteers also conduct special tours for schools, clubs and other groups. For more information, call the park.
Location - Directions
Access to the Island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco, Tiburon or Vallejo. There is NO weekday ferry service to Angel Island during the winter.
Latitude/Longitude: 37.8642 / -122.4308

Groups can reserve the picnic areas and other recreational facilities on the island by calling 1-800-444-7275.