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Beach Wheelchairs

 

Man using a beach wheelchair Beach Wheelchairs are equipped with large, wide wheels which can roll across the sand without sinking. They usually require users to be accompanied by someone pushing them, although several California locations offer motorized chairs which may be self-propelled.

All of the beaches on the map below own their own wheelchairs and lend them free of charge. Please contact beaches directly to make arrangements to use their chairs. Users may be asked to leave a form of personal identification while borrowing the chair. Chairs are most commonly available from a lifeguard or the entrance kiosk at a beach, although a few are handled by concessionaires whose names appear on the list. Some may be reserved ahead of time, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead for availability.

Beach and facility closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic may affect wheelchair availability.

The California Coastal Commission is sharing this information as part of a commitment to helping all residents of the state experience the beach firsthand. If you know of a California beach with a wheelchair that is missing from this list, please e-mail coast4u@coastal.ca.gov and let us know. (This email address is not for making reservations - please contact the beach directly at the phone numbers below.)

To find out which California beaches offer wheelchairs to borrow, explore the map below or view the beaches as a list.

Please contact beaches directly to make arrangements to use their chairs.


View Beach Wheelchairs in California in a larger map

Other Accessibility Resources:

A map and database of beach wheelchairs in Los Angeles County can be found at the LA Department of Beaches and Harbors website, at beaches.lacounty.gov/la-county-beach-wheelchairs.

Find detailed information on accessible beaches in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties: hilltromper.com/article/wheelchair-accessible-santa-cruz-beaches.

trash grabber photo

Trash grabbers are available with some beach wheelchairs for users wishing to participate in beach cleanup events.

For more information, please contact us at
(800) Coast4u or coast4u@coastal.ca.gov.

Find more information on outdoor accessibility in California at www.accessnca.org.

Other Beach Access Resources:

Purchase the California Coastal Access Guide

Explore thousands of California Coastal Access locations at
YourCoast.org
OR download the YourCoast iOS app

 

To find out which California beaches offer wheelchairs to borrow, click on the county of your choice. This is the same information found in the map above.

Please contact beaches directly to make arrangements to use their chairs.

Alameda
Del Norte
Humboldt
Los Angeles
Marin
Mendocino
Monterey
Orange
San Diego
San Francisco
San Luis Obispo
San Mateo
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Sonoma
Ventura


San Diego County
Find detailed information about access to City of San Diego beaches, including locations of wheelchairs and beach access mats, from the City of San Diego.

  • Imperial Beach. Two motorized chairs available at the Dempsey Holder Safety Center, 950 Ocean Ln, Imperial Beach, CA 91932. There is one left-hand and one right-hand power beach chair and can be reserved for a two-hour time period. Each chair has a maximum weight capacity of 250 lbs and you must bring your own bottom and back cushions. Users under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information call (619) 685-7972 or visit this website.
  • Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado. Check at entry station for information. Beach mats are also available to provide some limited firm path access to the beaches. For more information click here or call (619) 435-0126.
  • Coronado City Beach, Corondo. 2 manual chairs are available. Chairs can be checked out at the main lifeguard station, at 920 Ocean Blvd, Coranado. Chair is available 9am-sunset on a first-come, first-served basis. An ID is required. There is a 1 hour limit unless no others are waiting to use the chair. It cannot be taken into the water. Personal chair can be stored at the station while using the chair. For more information click here, or call (619) 522-7346, and press 3 for beach wheelchair information.
  • Ocean Beach Park, San Diego. Chair can be checked out at lifeguard tower. For more information click here, or call (619) 525-8247 or (619) 221-8899.
  • Mission Beach, San Diego. Motorized and manual chairs are available. Power wheelchair available at Therapeutic Recration (3141 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109, now open to the public), closed January-February. For more information click here, or call (619) 525-8247 or (619) 980-1876.
  • South Pacific Beach, San Diego. Chair is located at lifeguard tower. For more information click here or call (619) 525-8247 or (619) 221-8899.
  • La Jolla Shores Beach, La Jolla. Chair is located at lifeguard tower. For more information click here or call (619) 525-8247 or (619) 221-8899.
  • Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego. Chair located at the South Beach Kiosk. May be impacted by COVID-19 closures. For more information, click here, or call (858) 755-2063.
  • Del Mar City Beach, Del Mar. Chairs are located at the lifeguard headquarters at 17th st, on a first-come, first-served basis. Two chairs available. For more information call (858) 755-1556.
  • San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. A beach wheelchair is available via a self-service check out storage cabinet at nearby Cardiff State Beach. Contact park staff at the San Elijo State Beach campground entrance kiosk to complete the release of liability form and obtain the combination code to the storage cabinet, or call (760) 753-5091 for more information. For more information, click here.
  • Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. Chairs are available at the lifeguard tower at a first-come, first-served basis, 7 days a week from 8am-5pm. For more information call (760) 633-2740 or click here.
  • South Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 438-3143 or click here.
  • Oceanside City Beach, Oceanside. 3-4 chairs available. Call ahead or go to lifeguard headquarters at the base of the Oceanside Municipal Pier, 301 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054, to check out a chair. Chairs must be returned 30 mins before close time. For more information call (760) 435-4018.
  • Harbor Beach, Oceanside. 3-4 chairs available. Call ahead or go to lifeguard headquarters at the base of the Oceanside Municipal Pier, 301 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054, to check out a chair. Chairs must be returned 30 mins before close time. For more information call (760) 435-4018.
  • San Onofre State Beach, San Onofre. One chair available. During the peak season, from June 1st through September 15th, call the lifeguard tower at (949) 366-8592 any day to reserve a beach wheelchair. In the off season, call on weekends. For more information, click here.

Orange County

  • San Clemente State Beach, San Clemente. Request chair at the entrance kiosk. For more information call (949) 492-5172 or 949-492-3156, or click here.
  • San Clemente City Beach, San Clemente. 2 chairs available. For more information call (949) 361-8219 or click here.
  • Doheny State Beach, Dana Point. 2 chairs available at lifeguard headquarters. For more information call (949) 496-6162 or (949) 496-6171.
  • Salt Creek Beach Park, South Laguna. 1 chair available. For more information call (949) 276-5050 or (949) 923-2280 or go to https://www.ocparks.com/beaches/salt/.
  • Aliso Beach, South Laguna. 1 chair available. For more information, call (949) 276-5050 or 949-923-2280.
  • Main Beach, Laguna Beach. 1 manual and 1 electric chair available on a first-come, first-served basis, from 7:30am-5:30pm daily. Check out at lifeguard station. For more information call (949) 494-6572.
  • Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast. 1 chair at the campground at the Moro Beach day-use area, and 2-3 chairs available between the gift shop and the restaurant at the Historic District. At Moro Beach day-use area, ask at the entry kiosk for access to the chair, which is stored next to lower Moro beach tunnel. ID required. At the historic district, several are stored across from the Beachcomber restaurant (15 Crystal Cv, Newport Coast, CA 92657) and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 5 ADA parking spots available at the historic center. Parking is $15 at the kiosk. Shuttle is available at the parking lot at Los Trancos, which is free for people who use a wheelchair, and one accompanying person, or $1.50/person. For more information call (949) 494-3539, or click here.
  • Corona del Mar State Beach, Corona del Mar. 2 chairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. Chair can be checked out from the lifeguard headquarters, which is located at the base of the pier. For more information call (949) 644-3047 (lifeguard headquarters) or or 949-644-3177 (lifeguard dispatch), or click here.
  • Newport Beach, Newport Beach. 2 chairs at Newport Pier available on a first-come, first-served basis at the lifeguard headquarters at the foot of Newport Pier. For more information call (949) 644-3047 (lifeguard headquarters) or 949-644-3177 (lifeguard dispatch).
  • Bayside Beach/Newport Harbor. A beach wheelchair is available seven days a week at the OC Sheriff Newport Harbor Patrol Office at 1901 Bayside Dr, Corona Del Mar on a first come, first served basis. Please provide two days of advance notice. The Harbor Patrol office hours are 7am- 5pm Monday-Friday. Contact Harbor Patrol at Harborpat@ocsheriff.gov, or (949) 723-1002 to make arrangements. Staff may be on patrol or responding to an emergency call and may not always be available to issue or accept a wheelchair. A valid driver's license or ID is required, in addition to a completed Liability Release Form.
  • Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach. Available at the Magnolia St. kiosk on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information call (714) 536-1454. May be impacted by COVID-19 closures.
  • Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach. 1 chair available at Dwight's Beach Concession, 201 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. For more information call (714) 536-8083.
  • Bolsa Chica State Beach,Huntington Beach. For more information call (714) 846-3460 or (714) 377-5691.
  • Seal Beach. Two wheelchairs available at lifeguard headquarters. Government-issued ID required. 8am-5pm during off-season, 8am-8pm during summer. For more information call (562) 430-2613.

Los Angeles County
Find extensive information about LA County beach wheelchairs on the Department of Beaches & Harbors website.

  • Toyon Bay and other Catalina Island locations. Located at Catalina Marine Island Institute. For more information call (310) 510-1622. May be impacted by COVID-19 closures.
  • Belmont Shore, Long Beach. Chair is located at the foot of Granada Ave. For more information call (562) 477-6820.
  • Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro. Chair is located at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731). Aquarium is currently closed due to COVID -19 but wheelchairs are available for use in the aquarium gift shop. Giftshop hours: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thurs. - Sun. Ramp over sand ¾ out at “Inner” Cabrillo only (not to the water). 24 hourreservations required, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Disabled parking is available For more information call (310) 548-7567 or click here.
  • Torrance County Beach, Torrance. 2 wheelchairs available at the Lifeguard Headquarters on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the nearest open Lifeguard tower or Headquarters for assistance. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. No wheelchair over sand available. Disabled parking available. For more information call (310) 372-2162 or click here.
  • Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach. One chair available at the Hermosa Pier at lifeguard headquarters, on a first-come, first-served basis. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. No wheelchair ramp/boardwalk over sand. Disabled parking is available, at public lot 1101 Hermosa Ave. For more information call (310) 371-2162 or click here.
  • Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach. 2 chairs available in the locker behind 42nd st on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the nearest open Lifeguard tower or Headquarters for access. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. No boardwalk over sand available. Disabled parking is available. For more information call (310) 372-2162 or click here.
  • El Porto Beach, Manhattan Beach. For more information call (310) 372-2162. Chair is at Manhattan Beach, 1400 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
  • Dockweiler State Beach, Playa del Rey. MAY BE IMPACTED BY COVID-19 CLOSURES. 6 chairs available at the Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90245 on a first-come first-served basis. Open 9am-5pm daily. Must RSVP at least 24 hrs. in advance, by calling (310) 726-4128. Must have I.D. and sign liability waiver. Wheelchair ramp over the sand to the water is available. Disabled parking is available. For more information call (310) 372-2166 or click here.
  • Mother’s Beach, Marina del Rey. 2 chairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask lifeguard for access. Available June through Labor Day. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. Must have I.D. and sign liability waiver. Wheelchair ramp over the sand to the water is available. Disabled parking is available. For more information call (310) 394-3261 or (424) 526-7842, or click here.
  • Venice Beach. 1 chair available at the Lifeguard headquarters on a first-come, first-served basis, from 9 am - 5 pm. No wheelchair ramp over the sand available. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. For more information call (310) 827-4873 or click here.
  • Santa Monica Beach at Perry's Café 1 wheelchair available at Lot #4 South, on a first-come, first-served basis, Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 6 pm // Sat-Sun 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. Wheelchair ramp available at 2000 Ocean Front Walk (1/4 distance to the water). Disabled parking is available. Maximum 2-hour rental. Beach Wheelchair is the property of and maintained by the City of Santa Monica. A valid driver license or I.D. is required to check out the Beach Wheelchair. For more information call (310) 452-7609 or click here.
  • Santa Monica Beach at Annenberg Community Beach House. 2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. May be impacted by COVID-19 closures. 2 wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Boardwalk over sand (1/2 distance to water) is available. Disabled parking is available. Beach Wheelchair is the property of and maintained by the City of Santa Monica. A valid driver license or I.D. is required to check out the Beach Wheelchair. For more information call (310) 458-4904 or click here.
  • Will Rogers State Beach, Pacific Palisades. 1 wheelchair available at the Lifeguard Headquarters on a first-come, first-served basis. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. No wheelchair ramp over the sand available. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. Lifeguard Phone Number: (310) 457-2525. Disabled parking is available in Lot #2E, entry from Temescal Canyon. For more information call (310) 394-3261.
  • Topanga Beach, Malibu. 1 wheelchair available at end of lower lot on Topanga Beach Drive, on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the nearest open Lifeguard tower for assistance. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. No wheelchair ramp over the sand available. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. Parking rates here. Drive to the end of Topanga Beach Drive where disabled parking is available. For more information call (310) 394-3261 or click here.
  • Malibu Lagoon State Beach. 1 wheelchair available, inside Lifeguard Garage on a first-come, first-served basis. Find a lifeguard or go to lifeguard tower for assistance. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. No wheelchair ramp over the sand available. Must have I.D. and sign liability waiver. For more information call (310) 457-2525 or click here.
  • Point Dume State Beach, Malibu. 1 wheelchair available, at wheelchair locker, on a first-come, first-served basis. Find a lifeguard or go to nearest lifeguard tower for assistance. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. No wheelchair ramp over the sand available. Must have I.D. and sign liability waiver. For more information call (310) 457-2525 or click here.
  • Zuma Beach County Park, Malibu. 3 wheelchairs available, between Lots #3-4 on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact lifeguard for assistance. Lifeguards may be out on patrol and not always immediately available to issue, or process the return of, a beach wheelchair. No wheelchair ramp over the sand available. Must have I.D. & sign liability waiver. For more information call (310) 457-2525 or click here.
  • Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu. For more information call (310) 488-1827 or (310) 457-8143, or click here.

Ventura County

  • Sycamore Cove Beach, Pt. Mugu State Park. For more information call (805) 488-1827 or (805) 488-7844, or click here.
  • Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard. Available daily, 11 am-5 pm; contact the harbor patrol, (805) 973-5959, or main lifeguard tower, (805) 382-3018 for access. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, two beach wheelchairs are available at the main lifeguard tower at the Ocean Drive parking lot. The rest of the year they must be picked up from the harbor patrol office a short distance from the beach at 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard. For more information call (805) 973-5959 to reserve or click here.
  • Hollywood Beach, Oxnard. Open 10am-5pm daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check out chair at main lifeguard tower. Off-season: Check out chair at Harbor Patrol Office at 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard, CA who can be reached at (805) 382-3007. For more information call (805) 973-5959.
  • McGrath State Beach, Oxnard. For more information call (805) 648-3321 or click here
  • San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura. For more information call (805) 648-3321 or click here.
  • Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura. For more information call (805) 648-3321.

Santa Barbara County

  • Carpinteria City Beach, Carpinteria. For more information call (805) 684-5405.
  • Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria. For more information call (805) 566-4984 or (805) 684-2811, ext. 03, or click here.
  • East Beach, Santa Barbara. Available from the Adapted Programs division of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation, in the Cabrillo Bathhouse at 1118 East Cabrillo Blvd. They can be reserved Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm, weekends 11 am-4 pm; call (805) 564-5421 to reserve. If you have a secured way to transport it, a chair can be taken to other nearby beaches. 1 manual and 1 electric all-terrain chair available. For more information call (805) 897-2680 or click here.
  • Arroyo Burro Beach, Santa Barbara. Reservations recommended. For more information call (805) 687-3714 or (805) 729-7508 or click here.
  • Goleta Beach County Park, Goleta. Reservations recommended. For more information, call (805) 967-1300 or click here.
  • Campus Point at UC Santa Barbara, Isla Vista. May be impacted by COVID-19 closures. Visit recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/facilities/services/beach-wheelchair for check-out instructions.
  • Refugio State Beach, Goleta. For more information call (805) 968-1033 or (805) 968-3834, or click here.
  • Gaviota State Park, Gaviota. Contact the Camp Host at site #38 to reserve chair. For more information call (805) 968-1033 or click here.
  • Jalama Beach County Park, Lompoc. To request the use of a beach wheelchair, please inquire with an on-site Ranger or Lifeguard. For more information call (805) 736-3504 or click here.
  • Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park, Guadalupe. Reservations recommended. For more informaiton call (805) 729-8461 or (805) 729-7508, or click here.

San Luis Obispo County

  • Oceano Dunes, Oceano. Chairs can be checked out at beach entrance kiosks at Pier Ave. and Grand Ave. For more information call (805) 773-7174 or (805) 473-7220, or click here.
  • Cayucos State Beach, Cayucos. CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. Chair is located at the local Lioness Club at 10 Cayucos Drive Box 306, Cayucos, CA 93430. Call ahead to arrange: (805) 995-3054 or (805) 995-1266.
  • Avila Beach at Avila Lighthouse Suites Hotel. Electric and manual chair available at Avila Lighthouse Suites hotel, 550 Front St, Avila Beach, CA 93424. Learn more at Jack's Helping Hand to check out chairs, at least 48 hours in advance. A government-issued ID is required. For more information call (805) 627-1900.
  • Morro Bay area beaches. 2 manual chairs available. For more information call (805) 772-6254 or (805) 772-6278.

Monterey County

  • Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove. Chair and walker available at the registration building (Phoebe Hearst Social Hall). It may be used on site or taken to other local beaches if you are able to transport it. For access and more information, call (831) 372-8016 or 831-649-2836, or click here.
  • Monterey State Beach and area beaches. Available for use on a first-come first-serve basis at the Monterey Sector Lifeguard Headquarters, located at 2211 Garden Road, Monterey CA 93940. Call ahead at (831) 649-2808 to make arrangements.

Santa Cruz County

  • Sunset State Beach, Watsonville. 2 chairs available. ID required. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 763-7063. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz. Note: Getting to Palm Beach requires climbing a 20-foot high sand dune.
  • Manresa State Beach, Watsonville. 2 chairs available. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 724-3750. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.
  • Palm State Beach, Watsonville. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 763-7063. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.
  • Seacliff State Beach, Aptos. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 685-6500. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.
  • New Brighton State Beach, Capitola. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 685-6500. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.
  • Capitola City Beach. For more information call (831) 462-3125 or click here.
  • Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 427-4868. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.
  • Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz. For information call (831) 475-6161 or click here.
  • Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 427-4868. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach, Santa Cruz. Available at Lifeguard Tower 1 on Cowells Beach near the Wharf. Reservations are required. For more information call (831) 420-5715 or (831) 420-6015x3 or go to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk website.
  • Cowell Beach, Santa Cruz. Available daily from June – August at Tower 1 on Cowells Beach from 10-5, first-come, first-served. For more information call (831) 420-5715 or (831) 420-6015x3, or click here.
  • Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz. 2 manual chairs available. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online at here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 335-8487. For requests in less than five (5) business days, please call the park directly at (831) 423-4609. For more information visit That's My Park or City of Santa Cruz.

San Mateo County

  • Francis Beach, Half Moon Bay State Beach, Half Moon Bay. Request at kiosk. For more information call (650) 726-8820, or click here.

Alameda County

  • Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda. Chairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. They require an assistant to push and are not intended to enter the water. To arrange for use of a chair, call the Crab Cove Visitors Center at (510) 544-3187, or the Crown Beach park office at (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. 4522. Arrangements will be made to bring the chair out to the beach. It takes approximately 15 minutes to prepare the chair. Staff will give a brief orientation to the chair and arrange a time for the chair to be returned. For more information call (510) 544-3187 or (510) 544-3170 or click here.

San Francisco County

Chairs must be reserved. Reserve a chair ahead of time from Fort Mason to pick up and drive to other San Francisco beaches. E-mail goga_accessibility@nps.gov or call (415) 561-4700. For more information, click here.

  • Baker Beach, San Francisco.
  • Ocean Beach, San Francisco.
  • East Beach, Crissy Field, San Francisco.
  • Fort Mason, San Francisco.


Marin County

  • Schoonmaker Point Marina, Sausalito. Contact Environmental Traveling Companions to reserve a chair:(415) 474-7662 x13 or email kayak@etctrips.org
  • Rodeo Beach, Headlands Visitor Center, Ft. Barry. Chair must be reserved ahead of time. To reserve and find more information call (415) 331-1540 or (415) 561-4700. To reserve a chair ahead of time, email goga_accessibility@nps.gov. For more information, click here.
  • Muir Beach. Chair must be reserved ahead of time. To reserve and find more information call (415) 331-1540 or (415) 561-4700. To reserve a chair ahead of time, email goga_accessibility@nps.gov. For more information, click here.
  • China Camp State Park, San Rafael. 2 chairs available at the Quan Bros. snack shop. To make arrangements, email friendsofchinacamp@gmail.com or call the Ranger Station at 415-456-0766 a day or two ahead of visit. After the current public health restrictions are done, folks can also access the beach wheelchair by checking into the cafe at the beach, which will be open Saturdays and Sundays and, Spring through Fall, Fridays and randomly Monday-Thursday.
  • Heart's Desire Beach, Tomales Bay. Call the Tomales Bay office at (415) 669-1140 and leave a message regarding the chair; or email Natasha Gilchrist at natasha.gilchrist@parks.ca.gov and Nicholas Turner at nicholas.turner@parks.ca.gov.

Sonoma County

  • Doran Beach Regional Park, Bodega Bay. 2-3 chairs at various campgrounds. Talk to staff at entry station for details. For more information call (707) 875-3540 or click here.
  • Wright’s Beach Campground, Sonoma. 1 chair available. For more information call (707) 875-3483 or click here.
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jenner. Chair is at the visitor center. For more information call (707) 847-3437 or click here.
  • Gualala Point Regional Park, Sonoma. At the visitor center, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Onsite park staff will assist with the check-out/check-in process.For more information call (707) 785-2377 or click here.

Mendocino County

Chairs must be reserved ahead for delivery; call (707) 937-5804.

  • Van Damme State Park, Little River. Reserve at: (707) 937-5804 or 707-937-5721, or at mendocino.admin@parks.ca.gov. Inquire about first-come first serve availability at (707) 937-0851. One chair available. For more information click here.
  • Big River Beach, Mendocino Headlands State Park. Available upon request for use at California State Park beaches in the Mendocino coast area. Call (707) 937-5721 at least 7 days in advance. For more information call (707) 937-5804 or click here.
  • Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino. Available upon request for use at California State Park beaches in the Mendocino coast area. Call (707) 937-5721 at least 7 days in advance. For more information call (707) 937-5804 or click here.
  • Caspar Headlands State Beach, Mendocino. Available upon request at Russian Gulch State Park, for use at California State Park beaches in the Mendocino coast area. Call (707) 937-5721 at least 7 days in advance. For more information call (707) 937-5804 or click here.
  • MacKerricher State Park, Mendocino. Available upon request for use at California State Park beaches in the Mendocino coast area. Call (707) 937-5721 at least 7 days in advance, or email mendocino.admin@parks.ca.gov. One chair available. Inquire about first-come first serve availability at (707) 964-9112. For more information go to here.

Humboldt County

  • Manila Dunes, at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. For more information call (707) 444-1397. One chair available. Property is inaccessible due to uphills and narrow trails. Check out chair and drive elsewhere for accessible beach access.
  • Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, at the Interpretive Center. CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. For more information call (707) 826-2359.
  • Sue-meg State Park, Trinidad. NO BEACH ACCESS. Chair available for check-out at the Sue-meg State Park kiosk for use at nearby parks with wheelchair accessible beaches. Call (707) 677-3570 for more information, or click here.
  • Stone Lagoon, Trinidad. NO BEACH ACCESS. Chair is available for use at the Stone Lagoon Visitor’s Center and nearby parks with beach access. Check-out is facilitated by staff at the Patrick’s Point State Park kiosk. Call (707) 677-3570 or (707) 465-7335, or click here.
  • Freshwater Lagoon Beach, at Kuchel Visitor Center, Orick. CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. For more information go to (707) 465-7765 or (707) 465-7331, or click here.
  • Gold Bluffs Beach, Orick. May be impacted by COVID-19 closures. Chair available at the Gold Bluffs Beach Campground kiosk. Call (707) 601-4634 or (707) 488-2911 for more information, or click here.

Del Norte County

  • Crescent Beach picnic area, Crescent City. CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. 2 chairs available at visitor center. For more information call (707) 488-2911 or 707-464-6101, or click here.
  • Redwood Harbor Village RV park, Crescent City Harbor. 1 chair available at Redwood Harbor Village RV Park. For more information call (707) 488-2911.
  • Tolowa Dunes State Park, Crescent City. Chair must be picked up elsewhere; call (707) 488-2911. Check out from Crescent Beach picnic area, 1111 2nd St, Crescent City, CA 95531.

 


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