Angel Island Immigration Station

We went on a field trip there and it was awesome. A lot of walking so we grabbed walking sticks and proceeded. Bill the volunteer who was our guide was very knowledgeable and so very friendly. He had a very personal connection to the immigration center. Please go and do the tour. It was well worth it. We had a blast. The ferry ride over was so cool as well.

15-20mins ferry ride frm SF Ferry Building depending on how the weather is. Theres picnic areas on the island, and different trails for good biking, hiking so come prepared with water to stay hydrated. They do have whole island tour on their trams/shuttle with times provided & immigration building tour is separate, make sure have cash to pay for the tours. Island does have small cafe, with limited menu, snacks & beverages. Restrooms are decent.

This nature spot offers lots of activities to do. A great place for the family or day adventures. They also offer bike trails and rentals.

It's a beautiful, yet haunting place. The beauty comes from the views of San Francisco Bay, the hiking and biking trails, the old buildings and wildlife. The haunting can be seen and felt by learning more about Angel Island and what went on from 1910 to the early/mid 40s. I encourage everyone to watch a couple of short documentaries on YouTube before setting foot on Angel Island.

Very educational museum. We entered the museum with no plan to spend much time but we ended up spending over 1 hour in the building. I would highly recommend everyone to visit and learn about the history of immigrants! (see photos for just a small part of the history)

Thanks Elizabeth, a respected volunteer, for sharing the story of her family and answering my questions patiently. She was eager to pour all history she knew to us.