See Angel Island from the air — the larger island in the Bay, next to Alcatraz, immigration station in the trees, a look both helicopters and seaplanes name. From Tiburon it is a ferry. From the air it is the green mass you circle. The Alcatraz helicopter is built around this pair of islands: about 15–20 minutes, orbital views, home to Mill Valley. The Golden Gate seaplane and helicopter still overfly it on a longer path. You do not land on Angel Island. You do not get the immigration museum.
Every San Francisco ticket on this hub is likely to show Angel Island when the path allows. The short helicopter makes it the point. The 30- and 45-minute seaplanes add the Golden Gate and Muir Woods. Sunset does it in evening light, private for two. Fog hides islands. Named sights move.
You do not dock at Ayala Cove. You look and go back to 242 Redwood Highway. Seaplane: window for everyone. Helicopter: headset. Tiburon and Belvedere sit on the same water; the seaplanes name those towns on the way home.
The extra of a longer ticket is not a closer hover over the island. It is the bridge and the coast. Stay on the Alcatraz helicopter if the two islands are the point. Take 30 minutes of seaplane if you want the Golden Gate too.
Alcatraz is the smaller rock. The Golden Gate is the span west. Muir Woods is Marin forest. Sausalito is the waterfront you leave. This is not a state-park hike.
Check in 30 minutes before. Flights leave on time; late is a missed slot. Helicopter 220 lb and 6′1″ on the Alcatraz listing. Seaplane 260 lb. Infants under 3 may sit on a lap on seaplane tickets; from 3 a paid seat. Give weights when you book. Cancel currently 24 hours as shown when you book.
Book a Bay flight and see Angel Island from the air.
See Angel Island from a helicopter over San Francisco. Book the San Francisco Alcatraz & City Sites Helicopter.