Ayala Cove at Angel Island State Park

The Gateway to Angel Island

Gaze across Ayala Cove, the sheltered harbor where ferries and pleasure boats arrive at Angel Island State Park, the largest natural island in San Francisco Bay. Mooring buoys and a small dock dot the calm waters of this real-time view, framed by towering eucalyptus and oak trees.

A State Park in the Middle of the Bay

The broad picnic lawn in the foreground welcomes visitors to a park laced with hiking trails that climb Mount Livermore, while the historic Immigration Station on the island's far shore recalls its role as the Ellis Island of the West.

Boating and Bay Views

Beyond the cove, the waters of Raccoon Strait separate the island from the wooded headlands of Tiburon and Belvedere, making this anchorage a favorite stop for sailors exploring the bay.