Angel Island State Park Access provides ferry service from San Francisco and Tiburon, with day-use dock slips ($15) and overnight mooring buoys ($30) available at Ayala Cove on a first-come, first-served basis. The island offers 1.

2 square miles of recreational opportunities including hiking trails, biking on paved roads, picnic areas, and camping, with restrooms and seasonal food service available.

Private boats must tie fore and aft due to swift currents, and visitors should note that dogs are not permitted on the island.