Why is Ellis Island better than Angel Island?

Far away from Ellis Island, in every sense, lies Angel Island. The immigration station there was built on the exclusion of one national group, those originating in China, and prejudice and racism against Asian people generally. Detainment and detention rates were far higher than for those who arrived via Ellis Island.



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Historic Immigration Station From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island was America's largest and most active immigration station, where over 12 million immigrants were processed. On average, the inspection process took approximately 3-7 hours.

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15 Ellis Island Facts Most Travelers Don't Know
  1. It had a life before it was an immigration station. ...
  2. Ellis Island processed over 12 million immigrants. ...
  3. The first immigrant to come through Ellis Island was a child. ...
  4. Ellis Island has grown more than 800% in size. ...
  5. Some immigrants were denied entry.


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As a tour guide, a question I hear a lot is: “Is it worth it to see Ellis Island?” For those who have no familial connection or relation to the people who passed through, its importance and influence can often be overlooked. Which is why I am here to tell you that it is absolutely, 100% worth it.

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Angel Island
  • Location: San Francisco Bay.
  • Immigrants processed: 150,000.
  • Number rejected: 50,000.
  • Percentage rejected: 33%
  • Average length of stay: 2-3 weeks.


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