Planning a trip to Angel Island and Tiburon

Ferries of the Blue & Gold Fleet (tel. 415/705-5555; www.blueandgoldfleet.com) from Pier 41 (Fisherman’s Wharf; buy your ticket here or online) travel to both Angel Island and Tiburon. Boats run on a seasonal schedule; phone or look online for departure information. The round-trip fare to Angel Island is $17 for adults, $9.50 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12), and free for kids 5 and under when traveling with an adult. The fare includes state park fees. A one-way ticket to Tiburon is $11 for adults, $6.75 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12), and free for kids 5 and under.

By car from San Francisco, take U.S. 101 to the Tiburon/Hwy. 131 exit and then follow Tiburon Boulevard all the way downtown, a 40-minute drive from San Francisco. Good luck finding a parking spot in Tiburon; try the lot behind the Tiburon Playhouse movie theater at 40 Main St. Catch the Tiburon–Angel Island Ferry (tel. 415/435-2131; www.angelislandferry.com) to Angel Island from the dock at Tiburon Boulevard and Main Street. The 15-minute round-trip costs $13.50 for adults, $11.50 for children 6 to 11, $3.50 for kids 3 to 5, and $1 for bikes. One child 2 or under is admitted free of charge with each paying adult (after that it’s $3.50 each). Boats run on a seasonal schedule, but usually depart hourly from 10am to 5pm on weekends, with a more limited schedule on weekdays. Call ahead or look online for departure information. Tickets can only be purchased when boarding and include state park fees.