Alcatraz is best known as a prison in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, but it's much more than that. Alcatraz, in my eyes, is a beautiful garden and wildlife sanctuary that just happens to have been, at one point, grounds for a prison.
Flora and Fauna
A Word of Caution When Traveling To San Francisco
To access Alcatraz, you must park in a location that is downtown. This area is known for car break-ins, and as such, you should plan accordingly. I highly recommend taking an Uber or getting to the city via train and tram. If you leave anything in your car, you'll be extremely susceptible to a break-in.