Day trip

Angel Island State Park

Marin and the Bay, San Francisco

Angel Island seen across San Francisco Bay water
Photo: Ken Lund / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A state park island in San Francisco Bay with a dock at Ayala Cove. State Parks posts current restrictions on its page.

Time needed Half a day to a full day
Best time Daytime

Insider tip

Read the State Parks page for water and dock notices first.

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Nearby

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Around Marin and the Bay

Muir Woods, Sausalito, Angel Island, the Headlands

Marin and the Bay has 8 places on the map. It runs from Fort Baker and the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate north to Mount Tamalpais and Point Reyes.

Marin and the Bay has 8 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 8 day trips. Read the Marin and the Bay guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Angel Island State Park?
Plan for half a day to a full day.
When is the best time to visit Angel Island State Park?
Daytime.

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