Recreation

Angel Island sits in the San Francisco Bay, offering spectacular views of the entire San Francisco region & Mount Tamalpais. This historical island was a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. It was occupied by a Spanish explorer, a cattle rancher, and the U.S. Army. During World War II, Japanese & German POWs were held here.

2 active Coast Guard stations on the island - Point Blunt & Point Stuart.

Angel Island State Park
P.O. Box 318
Tiburon CA 94920
park info
415 435-5390

ferry boat service: There is no weekday ferry service to Angel Island during the winter months Access to Angel Island is by public ferry or private boat. Campers should arrange travel before reserving. Register before sunset at the Ayala Cove kiosk or Ranger Station. Confirm ferry schedule before making the reservation. Vehicles, dogs, skates and skateboards are prohibited on the island.

public ferry: San Francisco Ferry 415 705-5555 Tiburon Ferry 415 435-2131 Vallejo Ferry 707 643-3779 Oakland/Alameda 510 522-3300