Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.
Free wifi is now available at SFO as of August 14 2010!! Thanks SFO. Happy web access! Have a safe but incredible journey, enjoy wherever your destination may be. :)
Absolutely stunning collection. Don't miss the kitchen computer from the early 70's. Read more.
Amex Travel tip: visit the Conservatory of Flowers to see the world’s largest collection of orchids (700+ species). The first Tuesday of every month is free!
From the right side of the parking area, there is a great vantage of the Golden Gate Bridge. Get low and try to capture one of the rusty chains in the foreground with the bridge in the background.
Go to the top (top right) corner of the park for some of the best views of the city.
Try the local eateries in the Marina. Almost as close as the cafe in Bldg A.
