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 Ferry to Angel Island, Tiburon
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Angel Island, a California State Park, can be reached via ferry from the city of Tiburon. Chock full of history, this 740 acre island is a great way to spend the day alone, with a date, family or friends.
After your trip to Angel Islan, remember to stop at Sam's or Guymas for dinner and drinks!
No dogs allowed. Leave a Comment Directions: Ferry fromFerry Building at Embarcadero or from Tiburon (my recommended place of departure!)Website: http://www.angelisland.com
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We went here one day, just to relax and get away from the city. Angel Island has 12 miles of roads and trails around the island, and you can rent bikes at Ayala Cove, where the ferry docks. It also used to be a military base, so there are old forts and bunkers that you can explore. There is an old Immigration Station which is manned by volunteers that you can visit; it was closed when we were there. If you are ambitious, you can hike to the top of Mount Livermore.
This place is a nice escape, with it's natural setting and sweeping views of ocean and city.
Wear layers as the breeze can be cool at times and bring anything else you might need, such as food or water; the ferry comes approx every 4 hours. Leave a Comment Phone: 415-435-1915Directions: The Blue and Gold Fleet offers ferry service (415-773-1188).Website: www.angelisland.org
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This island, in northern San Francisco Bay, is less famous, but no less interesting, than Alcatraz. Hiking the cirumference of the island provides excellent views of San Francisco Bay.
The island also has a former Army post, with some old gun emplacements still visible. More than a century ago, numerous artillery batteries were set up here, as well as near the Golden Gate and in Marin County. They provided coastal defense during the World Wars, but were dismantled soon afterward.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Chinese immigrants were interned here, awaiting their US citizenship papers. This was the Ellis Island of the west coast. There is a small monument to them, inscribed with Chinese characters. Leave a Comment Phone: 415-435-1915Directions: Book through the Blue and Gold Fleet. See URL below.Website: http://www.angelisland.org/ Other Contact: http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/
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The island has both a cultural and a natural side: in cultural terms, the island has served different functions: in the 19th century and esp. in WW2 it was the home of several garnisons that guarded the bay against its enemies. In WW2 there where also lots of Prisoners of War there (esp. Japanese). Besides that, it served as a Immigration Station, where new Immigrants to the US where checked concerning their eligibility to enter the US. The now museum shows a pretty good impression of their life there.
On the other hand, the Island offers some amazing views on the bay and 'the City' (if you're lucky and the bay is not foggy ;-) Judge yourself!
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Great place to take a bike and ride around the island. Bring a picnic. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the ferry from Fisherman's Wharf. Don't forget a windbreaker or jacket for the ferry ride.
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Angel Island State Park sits in the middle of the bay and one can get a ferry to the Island from Fisherman's Wharf in
San Francisco or Tiburon in Marin County. You can bring your bike or rent one there. They have a great web page. The great part about Angel island is that you can just sit at the little beach on the cove and picnic, cycle, hike or ride in a tram thing around the island. The Island has been many things to many people. Its big claim to fame now is that it was an Ellis Island of the West for Asian Immigrants. Many Chinese were kept on the island for months before being allowed to enter the US or being sent back. There is an interesting museum about this on the island. The island also served as a Spanish Garrison and there is a section left to explore that served that function, it also had a missle base and most of that is used as housing at this time. It is a great way to get away from the city . The walk around is fairly flat (except for one short stretch) and with great views. There is a small cafeteria on the Island but I suggest you bring a picnic lunch. Watch for the ferry schedules. Leave a Comment Directions: Ferry fromFerry Building at Embarcadero.
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