Escape from Alcatraz,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” are among the most memorable films set on Bay Area islands.

Big skies, bold cities and iconic prison islands: these destinations offer a familiar feel with a global twist.

“The birds can go in and out. And they chose to come there.” ...

Even if Alcatraz, which was built to hold somewhat more than 300 inmates, is resurrected and expanded, it’ll hold only a ...