When I toured it in the early 1990’s, the guide from the boat to the block, was as really old gent , that had been a guard there! It was his last summer as a guide, and we felt privileged to have him as a guide.
I went to San Francisco the first time with my ex in 1998 or 99 when he was on a business trip and I found my own things to do during the day and I took a boat out to Alcatraz but it just went around Alcatraz it didn’t stop I didn’t have enough money to do that that day but I had so much fun while I was there and it was so cold
Raddy, ddy. Thank you this channel, scenery lk wonderful, weather lk cooler, brighter, peaceful, windy, heard of rtythm, sound of water, air blow from blue sky, birds around flying, this island of location is good to making movies as escaped from penalty death row, silence of voice apparents along areas, death walking in silence, behind bars cell in the hell,and others titles of movies, this prison middles island lk great amazing lk interesting to ddy, lots of memorys cannot be lost, lv4 this channel, thank you good luck, stysafe, take care, be careful whom involved this channel, to all team.
As someone who used to work on the island. This is a pretty good explanation of what you'll see. Everyone should visit the west side gardens as you did, it's a lovely place with those amazing views. There is a lot more history to the place. It was a Civil War era fortress with a guardhouse where the cell house is now and gun emplacements all around the island. Far more important to the history of the place than the escape story, is the occupation of Native American activists in 1969, years after the prison had been abandoned. It was a major turning point for native people's rights in the U.S.
Thanks, I was wondering why he did't highlight the occupation. it was a major point in history that I always taught my HS students about when we were looking at 20th century US History.
I visited years ago and really enjoyed it. The audio tour at that time was very well done, looks like the devices they use now are more sophisticated. The garden club does an amazing job with the island too.
One of the things that really struck me when I was there was the thought of the prisoners watching the Golden Gate bridge construction during those first years the prison was opened. Something they would likely never get to cross themselves You could see it so clearly from the dining room.
I always look forward to watching your videos! As a native Californian, I still have not visited Alcatraz. Maybe on the next trip to the Bay Area. Thanks!
Good video Josh. Always a pleasure to watch anything around SFO, Alcatraz being one of the highlights. Watching movies like 'Escape from Alcatraz', 'The Rock' or some TH-cam videos about real stories of the prison before visiting will make it much more interesting.
awesome video my friend, The prison ran for 29 years, when it was closed in early 1963 it was not because of the 3 escapees that were never captured,, but it was one of the most expensive prisons the federal govt. spent on. what fascinated me about the prison was the notoriety of some of the most famous prisoners.. and its history of being one of the most strictest prisons I think some of the rules were no talking while in their cell block and of some the conditions the prisoner were put through during their incarcerations.
Sitting on the top deck of the ship is nice if the weather cooperates. I was there in March 2013, during the WBC. We went to Alcatraz, but sitting on the top deck wasn't nice, as it was cold and there were gusty winds. Nevertheless, a great experience. Absolutely worth visiting.
My wife and I have visited multiple times. We have also done the evening tour which was a lot of fun. You got access that day trips don’t give and it becomes much less crowded. Definitely recommend if it’s still an option.
A lot of locals associate Alcatraz with the tourist trap of Fisherman's Wharf. I used to work on the island and it's really a worthwhile place to see. Beyond the prison. it's actually a great place to take in views of the Bay and the gardens really are lovely. If you like birds there are dozens of species nesting at different times. You can even see gulls caring for their chicks right next to the paths. The native American occupation in 1969 is an incredibly important piece of history to explore, with a new expanded exhibition int he new industries building. Look for the remenants of the civil war era fort that used to protect the bay, part of the series of forts that includes Fort Cronkite tucked under the Golden Gate Bridge.
We liked the music, the video was informative and you were well spoken, We also liked your connection to COD. Thanks, Mr. Kelly's class AKA The Satellite Crew
Hahaha....November 2023 just last night i was playing CODM the Alcatraz map with my friends, and I told them I really really wanted to visit Alcatraz. I live onl55 minutesns away. Thanks for sharing the video.
Read the Alvin karpis book called The Rock. He lived in Alcatraz for over 20 years and it is the best account of what it was to actually live at that place. The yard was a very dangerous place at any time of day and you did not know what would happen. The birdman of alcatraz, Robert Stroud, a very famous individual with a movie portrayed in as Burt lancaster, was a very poor example of what Robert Stroud really was. The birdman Robert Stroud was a dangerous homosexual who would not go out of his jail cell grounds without a guard because his homosexual advances toward young inmates was legendary. He killed two people to get in the prison system, and he murdered a guard when he was at Leavenworth. He was one of the most dangerous prisoners they had and he died there. Alvin karpis talks about him as he met him many times and he would taunt the guards by telling them what he would do to their little children if he ever got out. Alcatraz was made up of freaks and losers con men and lowlifes and that is all that ever had. It is an interesting place but a very sad depressing place too.
Be sure to book your tickets well in advance. September can have nice weather, but you may experience a fair number of flies. The nesting birds leave a lot of guano behind and in the Fall the flies often come out, until the rain falls. Don't keep that from keeping you away, it's the closet thing we have to The Tower of London, in California.
You do such a great job on these videos. Please do more live stuff. Definitely want to view those. And COME TO CLEVELAND sometime lol. We got stuff to do 😂
Good tour. My son and I visited about 10 years ago and hit many of the same highlights. There is a little more history regarding an Indian occupation and I think a different nature group that did some type of occupation or sit-in or something. Definitely a must-see if you visit SF.
Man was not intended to live as a caged animal. If you don’t want to live like that maybe don’t break the law. Been living in age for years. Does not seem that hard to do. 4:31
1:11 is the best advice when traveling anywhere: Try to go really early and be first=less crowds and competition, less stress, less time wasted, less germs, etc.
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Call of duty players knows well
A vicio😂
Yap bro
I remember I died here repeatedly on this map lol 😂
Kkkk yepppp
A lot of people are getting shot there right now
When I toured it in the early 1990’s, the guide from the boat to the block, was as really old gent , that had been a guard there! It was his last summer as a guide, and we felt privileged to have him as a guide.
Visited almost 20 years ago when I was stationed down in Monterey. Great video. Thanks for rekindling my memories. Need to return one day. 😁
Oh wow, I bet it has changed since then!
Did the tour last May 23, unbelievable experience, very eerie but so worth the ticket and a must when visiting San Fran
Thanks Josh. We did the VIP tour with Ranger John Cantwell. Highly recommended 👍🏻
I went to San Francisco the first time with my ex in 1998 or 99 when he was on a business trip and I found my own things to do during the day and I took a boat out to Alcatraz but it just went around Alcatraz it didn’t stop I didn’t have enough money to do that that day but I had so much fun while I was there and it was so cold
Raddy, ddy. Thank you this channel, scenery lk wonderful, weather lk cooler, brighter, peaceful, windy, heard of rtythm, sound of water, air blow from blue sky, birds around flying, this island of location is good to making movies as escaped from penalty death row, silence of voice apparents along areas, death walking in silence, behind bars cell in the hell,and others titles of movies, this prison middles island lk great amazing lk interesting to ddy, lots of memorys cannot be lost, lv4 this channel, thank you good luck, stysafe, take care, be careful whom involved this channel, to all team.
This is great and accurate information, just got back from the tour and it was so incredible.
Baseball was a big sport in the old prisons like this
Codm alcatraz ❤️ i loved to be landed on power house haha
Ahhh rebirth island
0:05 is it an indian island? it's in USA right??
👍👍👍
i used to train zombies here
If you hear a cell door opening followed by a loud roar, you're in trouble! Equip yourself well!
Explain more 🙏🏼
@@Sasha-zx3kt it's a Call of Duty Black Ops 2 reference
I now efer plase 😮
It was made from Warzone
I'm so very serious
i used to visit here everyday, except i would fall out of a plane instead of take a boat.
All that money pouring out of the country should be put into remodeling this and money coming in the country that we've never seen
DI!d you see Stanley goodspeed 0r
Patrick Manson?
After playing too much call of duty that was easy to recognize every place and understanding of each detail.
As someone who used to work on the island. This is a pretty good explanation of what you'll see. Everyone should visit the west side gardens as you did, it's a lovely place with those amazing views. There is a lot more history to the place. It was a Civil War era fortress with a guardhouse where the cell house is now and gun emplacements all around the island. Far more important to the history of the place than the escape story, is the occupation of Native American activists in 1969, years after the prison had been abandoned. It was a major turning point for native people's rights in the U.S.
The escape is more interesting though
Thanks, I was wondering why he did't highlight the occupation. it was a major point in history that I always taught my HS students about when we were looking at 20th century US History.
@zssllayers19460 About the occupation? There is plenty written about it. THe original graffiti is all there.
This place is waste of time to visit, completely useless and boring. Not recommended!
Hey Mel. Are the brochures still the same like they were in 1989?
I was there a few months ago and I really enjoyed it. Important to note that the audio tour is included for no extra fee. 🙂
Did you do the easter egg as well?
I visited years ago and really enjoyed it. The audio tour at that time was very well done, looks like the devices they use now are more sophisticated.
The garden club does an amazing job with the island too.
What a joke, waste of your time and money lol
I could of done nothing and been better off
Rebirth island 😢 it may be gone but its always alive in our hearts 💕 you will never be forgoten😭
True
Why is it called rebirth island?
Why is it called rebirth island?
@@yellowstarproductions6743a map in COD i believe
We back tho 🎉
Call of duty brought me here
Anyone watching to see what they can resemblance from Black Ops 2 Zombies... just me ok! Lol
One of the things that really struck me when I was there was the thought of the prisoners watching the Golden Gate bridge construction during those first years the prison was opened. Something they would likely never get to cross themselves You could see it so clearly from the dining room.
In 2024 I play bo2 Alcatraz mob of the dead😅😅😅
I always look forward to watching your videos! As a native Californian, I still have not visited Alcatraz. Maybe on the next trip to the Bay Area. Thanks!
I've killed 1000nds of enemies here.. God bless COD mobile
B02 mob of the dead memories idc abt these rebirth warzone kids
Good video Josh. Always a pleasure to watch anything around SFO, Alcatraz being one of the highlights. Watching movies like 'Escape from Alcatraz', 'The Rock' or some TH-cam videos about real stories of the prison before visiting will make it much more interesting.
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I’ve viewed Alcatraz from the mainland, but didn’t have time to visit so was great to see this! Thanks.
Same here.
Just to clarify parking is how far from the location? Great video btw!
Great video! I visited Alcatraz back in 2008 and it was a lot of fun, and a great learning experience.
awesome video my friend, The prison ran for 29 years, when it was closed in early 1963 it was not because of the 3 escapees that were never captured,, but it was one of the most expensive prisons the federal govt. spent on. what fascinated me about the prison was the notoriety of some of the most famous prisoners.. and its history of being one of the most strictest prisons I think some of the rules were no talking while in their cell block and of some the conditions the prisoner were put through during their incarcerations.
You did a wonderful job of explaining everything. Well done.
Can’t believe they made real life mob of the dead
Sitting on the top deck of the ship is nice if the weather cooperates. I was there in March 2013, during the WBC. We went to Alcatraz, but sitting on the top deck wasn't nice, as it was cold and there were gusty winds.
Nevertheless, a great experience. Absolutely worth visiting.
I used to travel to San Francisco for work so many times, know downtown very well, but never been to Alcatraz!! 😲This is a great video!, thank you!
It took me a while before I decided to visit as well but it is a really interesting spot to explore
@@californiathroughmylens for sure I will check it out next time I am in SF! Will take my youngest travel buddy with me :)
Wow great shot of those baby egrets! Nice to see your Dad again!
Same.
I can be a guide there😂😂 I play the map in cod mobile every weekend for years
Can't wait to visit this week...the closest i've been able to come is by using Microsoft Flight Simulator/WatchDogs 2 🤣
I hope you enjoy it!
My wife and I have visited multiple times. We have also done the evening tour which was a lot of fun. You got access that day trips don’t give and it becomes much less crowded. Definitely recommend if it’s still an option.
I want to do the evening tour next time, I bet that would be cool!
I remember they used to do halloween tours too at night
@@mixeddrinks8100 that sounds like a lot of fun too. It is a fascinating place to see day or night
What a waste of your time, this is total bust and not worth the time spent being bored and trapped on an island that is useless!
You are cool 😎
It's amazing that they actually built the prison from call of duty! The architect must have been a gamer
Tell that to Jason Blundell.
Holy F that's embarrassing.
Wonderful video! I've been there a couple of times. You did a great job ..... a complete summary of visiting this historic place!
I already seen all the places in Alcatraz because of Call Of Duty 😂
Same
We probably all know where to go in alcatraz without ever going there.
That's kind of embarrassing.
I don’t need to go block ops showed me everything I need to know 🤙🏻😂
bro they made mob of the dead in real life
The prison built on Alcatraz island was not built in 1934. There was a Federal prison on the island starting in 1861.
Nice job on this. Such a great view of the Bay when you venture out to take this trip!
We passed by ALCATRAZ ISLAND 🏝 on the cruise 🚢 ship 🚢 around the Bay Area in San Francisco it was so fun 🤩 and exciting by the way!
The Union Fort Alcatraz was finished in 1859 and guarded San Francisco from Confederate raiders during the civil war.
what are some good ways to get there? like what tour company
Cool tour! I went to Alcatraz over 30 years ago with my dad. He was NOT impressed that I wanted to visit Alcatraz and went with me reluctantly lol
Watching this video got me hopping back on COD hoping that one day they’ll bring the map back
Zombies 😐
Say Sal we been thru this 50 times already
It’s rebirth island
Glad you mentioned the car break ins, cause tourist think sf is so sweet , with zero
Thief’s. when it’s not .
I wish to see this place one day, I've known this alcatraz only in the online game Forge of empires
Clint Eastwood, ESCAPED!!
Slide canceling go crazy
Me: Sees Alcatraz
Also me: *WHERE ARE WE GOING FROM HERE*
Great video mate!! I’m going back for my 4th visit next week!! It never gets old.
Excellent tour! Glad you were able to escape Alcatraz 😃
I wish I could go to the island because I have never been there
Cool 😎
I’ve been to SF three times and still haven’t make it to the rock. I keep getting sidetracked with other things there lol
I am going on vacation for a month to California tomorrow and I'm using your videos as my guide book.
I always got to see it in the distance growing up in Bay Area. I also remember "Escape From Alcatraz" by Clint Eastwood. I'd love to go there one day
I've been Living here in the Bay Area for almost 20 Years and I Haven't Visited that Place yet
A lot of locals associate Alcatraz with the tourist trap of Fisherman's Wharf. I used to work on the island and it's really a worthwhile place to see. Beyond the prison. it's actually a great place to take in views of the Bay and the gardens really are lovely. If you like birds there are dozens of species nesting at different times. You can even see gulls caring for their chicks right next to the paths. The native American occupation in 1969 is an incredibly important piece of history to explore, with a new expanded exhibition int he new industries building. Look for the remenants of the civil war era fort that used to protect the bay, part of the series of forts that includes Fort Cronkite tucked under the Golden Gate Bridge.
New cod update look fire
How long does one usually take to complete the whole island ? ( In Hours )
I first visited 40 years ago. Found the ranger-led tour and history fascinating. I hope they still offer this.
There is a special night tour offered by the guides which builds on what the audio tour offers.
Waste of time and space ! You should spend your time more wisely
We liked the music, the video was informative and you were well spoken, We also liked your connection to COD. Thanks, Mr. Kelly's class AKA The Satellite Crew
Hahaha....November 2023 just last night i was playing CODM the Alcatraz map with my friends, and I told them I really really wanted to visit Alcatraz. I live onl55 minutesns away. Thanks for sharing the video.
Thanks for sharing! Plan on going in a couple of weeks, how long does the complete tour take? From boarding to getting back to land? Thank you!
Bruh why they copy mob of the dead
Read the Alvin karpis book called The Rock. He lived in Alcatraz for over 20 years and it is the best account of what it was to actually live at that place.
The yard was a very dangerous place at any time of day and you did not know what would happen. The birdman of alcatraz, Robert Stroud, a very famous individual with a movie portrayed in as Burt lancaster, was a very poor example of what Robert Stroud really was. The birdman Robert Stroud was a dangerous homosexual who would not go out of his jail cell grounds without a guard because his homosexual advances toward young inmates was legendary. He killed two people to get in the prison system, and he murdered a guard when he was at Leavenworth. He was one of the most dangerous prisoners they had and he died there.
Alvin karpis talks about him as he met him many times and he would taunt the guards by telling them what he would do to their little children if he ever got out. Alcatraz was made up of freaks and losers con men and lowlifes and that is all that ever had.
It is an interesting place but a very sad depressing place too.
We are visiting from the UK in September- so excited to explore here 😍
Hope you enjoy it!
Have fun in California! 😃
Be sure to book your tickets well in advance. September can have nice weather, but you may experience a fair number of flies. The nesting birds leave a lot of guano behind and in the Fall the flies often come out, until the rain falls. Don't keep that from keeping you away, it's the closet thing we have to The Tower of London, in California.
Visited Golden Gate but didn't get to visit Alcatraz. I hope to someday . Is it required to wear a mask inside structures?
I hope you can as well! I am not sure what the current mask policy is there as it does change frequently
Thanks, Josh I really appreciated the tour. I will never make it, but I got closer, thanks!! Ed P
You do such a great job on these videos. Please do more live stuff. Definitely want to view those. And COME TO CLEVELAND sometime lol. We got stuff to do 😂
Super awesome video
Thank you!
Visited Alcatraz on my last day in the U. S. after living in the Bay Area 5 and a half years. Want to go back!!!
Good tour. My son and I visited about 10 years ago and hit many of the same highlights. There is a little more history regarding an Indian occupation and I think a different nature group that did some type of occupation or sit-in or something. Definitely a must-see if you visit SF.
I took note to your Dad mentioning it was very depressing and hard? I'm thinking that POSSIBLY why it's called PRISON?
Man was not intended to live as a caged animal. If you don’t want to live like that maybe don’t break the law. Been living in age for years. Does not seem that hard to do. 4:31
Your handheld work is impeccable!
Cod players can relate
Call of duty players
👇
1:11 is the best advice when traveling anywhere: Try to go really early and be first=less crowds and competition, less stress, less time wasted, less germs, etc.
As someone who played pixel gun 3d, I now know the concept of the campaign map
Cold drab gloomy colorless
grey place.
But they did take my picture when exiting the ferry.
😮
My great uncle was there.
Good video but you could've explained the easter egg steps a bit better, still don't know all of the acid gat locations
“Man was never intended to live as a caged animal” should have thought about that before you did what you did to get placed there 🤷🏾♂️