Angel Island Day Trip

Date and Time: Thursday May 15, 2025 from 7:30 AM (departure) to 5:00 PM (return)
Meeting Location: Cupertino CA 95014
Fee: $140 per person for Premium Members, $150 per person for Basic Members and $160 per person for non–members. Fee includes transportation, lunch, activities, gratuities and two tour leaders.

How to Register: Space is limited so reserve your spot early! Please register using the REGISTER button at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, please email us at share@bayareaolderadults.org

ITINERARY

Ferry Ride

This morning, we head to Angel Island State Park on the Golden Gate ferry. The boat ride affords us views of the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, the San Francisco skyline, Sausalito, Tiburon, Treasure Island and we pass by Alcatraz island. Views of San Francisco, image courtesy of California State Parks, 2025

Walk Through History

We start our leisurely, educational two-mile easy-to-moderate walk on paved trails from Ayala Cove to our picnic destination (four miles roundtrip). Along the shady walk with many large trees, bay breeze and bird songs, we have views of Ayala Cove, Tiburon and Mt Tam. Views of Ayala Cove, Tiburon and Mt Tam

Our first stop is the Immigration Station where up to one million immigrants from 80 countries were processed, detained, and/or interrogated. After decades sitting abandoned and left to decay, in 2022, the historic Immigration Station Hospital opened to the public as a museum following a $12 million, 14-year restoration. We will spend time viewing the exhibits inside and outside of the hospital. Immigration Station Outdoor Exhibits, photos by Nusrat Khaleeli

The restored hospital that treated thousands of immigrant patients between 1910-1940, is filled with exhibits chronicling the immigrant experience from the early 1900's, through World War II and modern times. Immigration Station Hospital and its Photo Exhibits, photo credits Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation and NARA 1923

Next, we will visit the historic buildings of Fort McDowell including the Detention Barracks. Fort McDowell, photo by Nusrat Khaleeli

Lunch

Our picnic spot for lunch is at Fort McDowell near Quarry Beach. We will have gourmet sandwiches and a chocolate truffle. Quarry Beach, photo by Nusrat Khaleeli

Visitor Center

In the afternoon, we enjoy our return two-mile walk. We will stop for a short visit to the visitor center at Ayala Cove (the old officers' quarters) and/or sit on benches where you can watch the harbor seals and enjoy panoramic views. View of Angel Island from the Bay, photo by Nusrat Khaleeli

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