Here's the idea so far: May of 2008 we will convene at the Pier in front of the ferry docks, and take an afternoon ferry to Alcatraz Island. The cost of the ferry is about $20. The island itself is free. So bring a light picnic lunch if you want, as there isn't much to eat there. (There's a bird sanctuary on the island, but I think the rangers would look down on us hunting our own meal).
After Alcatraz, which should take us about 2-3 hours, we will most likely head back to the Pier. There is plenty to see there as well. The Aquarium, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, shopping like you cannot fathom, as well as The Hard Rock cafe, various