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January 2024 by Catto S.
please let me out I haven't had a goddamn moment of peace and quiet since I was locked up here. The inmates I can deal with, but the ghost of Richard Ramirez has been following me around talking in great detail about food I've missed while being in here. I miss the sweet cronch of a Doritos locos taco and Richard needs to stop tantalizing me about it.
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January 2024 by Dhdhdhdhdh J.
They tickled me while I was locked up. Worse than torture. One time a guard said he didnt have a mustache but I think he did yup I swear he did yessir I think he had one but he said he didn't
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December 2023 by Owen H.
Served a 15 year stint at this place. Showers were cold, yard was lame, and I felt threatened all the time. Jake in the cafe serves the best beans, trust me. Overall, not the worst prison, not the best. Beds were uncomfortable, and bedbugs were all over.
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December 2023 by Bob G.
Great people doing great work, I think they're great!Highly recommend this establishment for the worst of the worst.Make it better, throw away the keys!
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November 2023 by Jennifer K.
I went to see a friend there last weekend. I was very scared as I have never been to a prison before. It was a very intimidating idea. I can't tell you how grateful I was for all the correctional officers who were on that day. They made the process to be allowed in so easy and during the visit they were very courteous and polite. I never once felt uncomfortable, unsafe, or disrespected.
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September 2023 by Karen J.
Our loved one is housed in the H-Unit here at San Quentin, each and every time we visit we are treated so nicely in the visit room by everyone,they make our visit so much nicer than it already is,so are they on our check ins and transport to our visit room. Thank you to them, we look forward to seeing them too,its important knowing they are taking care of us and our loved ones.
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September 2023 by Matt C.
Great time visiting my brother during his stint at this lovely establishment. 10/10 def recommend
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February 2023 by Ivan C.
This prison was Aight, as soon as I arrived I kept getting hollered at. Someone said to me "Texas ballroom b***h how bout you being my lady". As soon as I arrived some fellow named Popeye walked me around and introduced me to all the prisoners that's when I was confronted by a bigger fella named Big Al
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October 2022 by Blue J.
Horrible employer! This place is a lawsuit waiting to happen. If you aren't of Hispanic/Latino ancestry, don't live on grounds, don't sleep with, or don't carpool with people here, be prepared for a horrible experience dealing with ignorance and unfair hiring practices. They make up their own rules and do whatever they want without regard to policy. The place is filthy, wild and out of control.
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July 2022 by Anthony H.
What can I say? It's prison life. I ordered the chicken nuggets (big mistake there) and the fish slum was lacking flavor. The peas were okay but definitely not bow grandma use to make them. Oh, and don't even get me started about the service! I Definitely wouldnt come back. Do yourself a favor and go to Kern County Prison instead. If you do decide to go, ask for Big Joe. He owes me a favor. I hope this helps!
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March 2022 by Steve D.
San Quentin State Prison (SQSP) has a Yelp listing? Yikes!A Yelp review is a consumer experience. How was your visit to SQSP? I was never an inmate, and never inside the walls. I work in the medical essential services, and I was tasked with taking supplies to a person who lives on the grounds. Most likely I got picked for the job because I under went a Federal Background Check, so I can probably enter most secure facilities. Without going into a lot of detail, the security at SQSP is very similiar to the security of a certain USAF base in Northern California. You have to have a reason to enter, and that reason has to be verified. Your vehicle is subject to search and inspection. Just go in, do your job and leave.
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January 2022 by Dennis F.
It's a great institution. Currently administered by dedicated professionals. SQ boasts dozens of programs for the inmate population. It has the most diverse workforce in the bay area. Often hampered by state decisions, budgetary surprises and now COVID, San Quentin continues to serve it's purpose. Public safety and the rehabilitation of inmates for a better reentry into our communities.
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October 2021 by Holly S.
The architecture surely is dated, the noise level is high & the other 'guests' sometimes weren't the most pleasant. But overall I enjoyed my stay here for 3 years and fondly look back at it. North Block was a fine place to reside, I had a room to myself even.SQ has the best library in any facility I've ever been too, a definite highlight of my stay as well as the art's in corrections room, the staff were always pleasant & the aesthetics were above and beyond for showcasing what other 'guests' could do!
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July 2021 by Angie B.
Interesting to say the least. Breakfast consisted of a tossed salad. Lighting and general ambiance could use some updating.
