debbie kline says it wasn't the same without rangers and concessions inside. >> the fact that the government can't reach decisions and shuts them down to us when they belong to us, it's very disappointing. >> i'm surprised, i have never seen it ever be closed. >> reporter: it was a sunday morning shock to see the park closed. the route a big favorite for runners, bikers and tourists, part of the golden gate national recreation areas. >> we were just looking forward to walking up closer to the port, but another time. zblu. >> reporter: but the signs didn't stop many from defying the closure by simply going around and under the gate. when we were there, the park police didn't stop anyone. >> i think it's ridiculous, frankly, and thank goodness we didn't pay attention to the signs and we have gone on down and the bridge is so beautiful. >> reporter: alcatraz has decided to cancel their nighttime tours with refunds given. daytime tours will continue. the inconvenience likely to continue as long as the shutdown does. >>> east bay congresswoman barbara lee tells abc7 news she's hoping there will b

debbie kline says it wasn't the same without rangers and concessions inside. >> the fact that the government can't reach decisions and shuts them down to us when they belong to us, it's very disappointing. >> i'm surprised, i have never seen it ever be closed. >> reporter: it was a sunday morning shock to see the park closed. the route a big favorite for runners, bikers and tourists, part of the golden gate national recreation areas. >> we were just looking forward to walking up closer to the port, but another time. zblu. >> reporter: but the signs didn't stop many from defying the closure by simply going around and under the gate. when we were there, the park police didn't stop anyone. >> i think it's ridiculous, frankly, and thank goodness we didn't pay attention to the signs and we have gone on down and the bridge is so beautiful. >> reporter: alcatraz has decided to cancel their nighttime tours with refunds given. daytime tours will continue. the inconvenience likely to continue as long as the shutdown does. >>> east bay congresswoman barbara lee tells abc7 news she's hoping there will b

. >> reporter: debbie kevin kline sa -- clooin said it wasn't the same. >> the government shuts them down to us when they belong to us. it's very disappointing. >> i'm surprised. i've never seen it ever be closed. >> reporter: it was a surprise to see gates closed to port bridge. >> it's a hassle. >> reporter: a favorite for runners and tourists part of the golden gate recreation area closed down two to the shutdown. >> we were looking forward to walking closer, but another time. >> reporter: signs didn't stop many from defying the closure by simply going around and under the gates. when we were there, the u.s. park police didn't stop anyone. >> i think it's ridiculous frankly, and thank goodness we don't pay attention to the signs. we just went around and gone down and the bridge is beautiful. >> what's the big deal? >> reporter: the shutdown has caused alcatraz to shut down. refunds will be given. daytime tour continues. the boats are footing the bill. >> we're going out of our pocket to make this happen. we serve our visitors. >> reporter: the inconvenience likely to continue as l