Marnette Federis

Marnette is a multimedia journalist with a passion for traveling. Marnette lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and loves to explore cities along coastlines. Her work has been published in various publications across California — from San Diego to Los Angeles and Sacramento to San Francisco. She loves living in California — where she can go snowboarding in the Sierra Nevadas one weekend and then ride the waves in Santa Cruz the next.

Posts by Marnette:

Growing Up on Alcatraz: Q&A With a Former Resident

Alcatraz is famous for its prison and criminals, but kids lived on the island too. Heart firsthand from Jolene Babyak, who grew up on Alcatraz in the 1950s.

11 Buildings on Alcatraz Island: History and What To See Now

Alcatraz is filled with historic structures, from the water tower and lighthouse to the chapel and cellhouse. Here’s what to see at each one.

What To Expect on the Alcatraz Night Tour

As far as historic federal penitentiaries go, Alcatraz probably tops the list for most infamous — so for many, an Alcatraz Night Tour sounds not only educational but thrilling.