Ride a Round-Trip Ferry to Angel Island From Tiburon
Book a round-trip ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island State Park
Includes
Round-trip ferry, Park entrance
Highlights
Ride the Tiburon to Angel Island State Park ferry with round-trip tickets that include state park entrance. Your departure from Tiburon is reserved, and return trips are first come first serve.
- Board the ferry in Tiburon for service to Angel Island State Park only
- Pick your reserved departure time from Tiburon
- Return to Tiburon on a first come first serve departure
- Bring a bicycle for an added bike ticket
- Travel with kids ages 2 and under with a required ticket for capacity control
- Plan ahead with non-refundable tickets that can be moved if space is available
What's Included
- Round-trip ferry ticket
- Angel Island State Park entrance fee
Things to know
Tickets are valid only for ferry service between Tiburon and Angel Island State Park, not other cruises. Dogs are not allowed on Angel Island.
Cancellation Policy
This ferry departs from TIBURON ONLY. Review your order before you purchase. Check the details as there are no refunds.
FAQs
Arrive 20–30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Allow extra time for parking and walking to the terminal.
Your departure from Tiburon is reserved. Return departures from Angel Island to Tiburon are first come first serve, so plan to line up early for your preferred return time.
If you arrive on time for the final departure and it reaches capacity before you board, the operator states they will get you back to Tiburon.
Meeting details
21 Main St Tiburon, CA US 94920-2533
More about Angel Island State Park
Angel Island State Park rises from the heart of San Francisco Bay like a green sanctuary, offering one of the most rewarding day trips in Northern California. Just a short ferry ride from Tiburon, Angel Island State Park combines panoramic Bay Area views, layered American history, and miles of trails that wind through oak woodlands and coastal scrub. The island has played many roles over the centuries, from a Miwok hunting ground to a military post to the immigration station that processed hundreds of thousands of arrivals from the Pacific. Today, Angel Island State Park is a protected playground where visitors can hike, bike, picnic, and breathe in some of the freshest air in the region.
The round-trip ferry from Tiburon is the most relaxing way to reach Angel Island State Park, with crossings that deliver sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge along the way. Once you step off at Ayala Cove, the island opens up in every direction. You can follow the Perimeter Road for an easy five-mile loop with constant water views, climb to the summit of Mount Livermore for a full 360-degree panorama, or wander down to the historic Immigration Station to read the poems carved into the barrack walls. Sea breezes carry the scent of eucalyptus and bay laurel, harbor seals bob in the coves, and benches tucked along the bluffs invite long, unhurried lunches.
This trip is perfect for families looking for a low-stress outdoor adventure, couples wanting a scenic escape from the city, history buffs drawn to the island's storied past, and hikers or cyclists craving wide-open trails without a long drive. Angel Island State Park rewards every kind of traveler with something memorable, whether that is a quiet photo of the bay at golden hour or a brisk morning ride along the shoreline. With easy ferry access from Tiburon and a full day of discovery waiting on the other side, Angel Island State Park is one of the Bay Area's most enriching getaways.
