Alcatraz Prison was built on Small Island which was developed with facilities for a lighthouse. The central prison on Alcatraz Island is the chilly waters of California’s San Francisco Bay with some of America’s most difficult and risky felons during its years of operation from 1934-1963. The only way to visit this prison is to take one of the ferries operated by the Alcatraz Cruises Economy. It is one of the famous places to visit in San Francisco which holds a spectacular place in the heart of locals and tourists alike.