This is the view of the island you can see as you approach Alcatraz via the Alcatraz Cruise Line. All I really knew about Alcatraz was from the movie Escape from Alcatraz with Clint Eastwood. I would highly recommend you read this to learn more. One of the things I never knew was there was a small population of families of the guards that also lived on the island. The children went to school via the ferry and it was a much sought after place to live with a waiting list since it was so inexpensive. The things you learn....
