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.

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.)

As of May 29, 2024 while funds are available, a grant program is open for tribes, nonprofits, and government entities that want to purchase accessibilty equipment such as beach wheelchairs and beach mats. Learn about the Beach and Coast Accessibility Program managed by Orange County Coastkeeper.

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

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. Access may be impacted due to COVID-19.
• 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. 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. The route from the South Ponto Day Use Area to the beach is accessible. A beach wheelchair is available via a self-service check out storage cabinet. Contact park staff at the campground entrance kiosk to complete the release of liability form and obtain the combination code to the storage cabinet, or call (760) 438-3143. For information more click here.
• Oceanside City Beach, Oceanside. 5 chairs available. Call ahead or go to 301 The Strand North, Oceanside CA 92054 or 1304 North Pacific Street, Oceanside CA 92054 to check out a chair. Chairs must be returned 30 mins before closing time. For more information call (760) 435-4018.
• Harbor Beach, Oceanside. 5 chairs available. Call ahead or go to 301 The Strand North, Oceanside CA 92054 or 1304 North Pacific Street, Oceanside CA 92054 to check out a chair. Chairs must be returned 30 mins before closing 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. Beach wheelchairs are available. Contact park staff at the entrance kiosk for details. The north beach access trail is the less steep of the two trails to beach. Contact park staff to request transport of the beach wheelchair and/or a disabled individual to the beach. For more information call 949-492-3156, or click here.
• San Clemente City Beach, San Clemente. Available 8am-sunset. Reserve in advance at (949) 361-8219 and pick up at the lifeguard/public safety building; the building is not accessible, so you will need a companion to get it. For more information call (949) 361-8219 or click here.
• Doheny State Beach, Dana Point. Several beach wheelchairs are available. Call (949) 496-6162 or (949) 496-6172 for information.
• Salt Creek Beach Park, South Laguna. 1 chair available. For more information, please contact OC Lifeguards at (949)276-5050 or go to https://www.ocparks.com/beaches/salt/.
• Aliso Beach, South Laguna. 1 manual chair available on a first-come, first-served basis, from 7:30am-5:30pm daily. For more information please call (949) 497-0310.
• Main Beach, Laguna Beach. 1 manual and 1 motorized 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) 497-0310.
• 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.
• Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach. 1 chair available at Zack's Pier Plaza, 405 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Calling a day in advance is recommended. For more information call (714) 536-0215.
• Bolsa Chica State Beach,Huntington Beach. For information call (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.
• 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). Wheelchairs are available for use at the aquarium welcome booth. Ramp over sand 3/4 out at "Inner" Cabrillo only (not to the water). Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information call (310) 548-7567 or click here.
• Torrance County Beach, Torrance. 1 wheelchairs available at the Lifeguard Headquarters on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. Semiannual permanent access mat available. 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 ramp over the sand available. Disabled parking available. For more information call (310) 372-2166 or click here.
• Redondo Beach. 2 wheelchairs available, at the Lifeguard Headquarters at Avenue C, on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. 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 over sand is available. Disabled parking is available. For more information call (310) 372-2166 or go here.
• Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach. One chair available at the Hermosa Pier at lifeguard headquarters, on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. Semi-permanent rigid ramp available. 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) 372-2166 or click here.
• Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach. 2 chairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. Semi-permanent access mat available. 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) 372-2166 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. 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-3pm daily. Must RSVP at least 24 hrs. in advance, by calling (424) 526-7900. 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.
• 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) 394-3261 or click here.
• Santa Monica Pier at Heal the Bay Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk. Heal the Bay Aquarium has beach wheelchairs available to rent for free at the Santa Monica Pier. Complimentary manual beach wheelchair rentals are available for two hours, and a valid photo ID is required as collateral during the rental period. The wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis during operating hours. Please call (310) 393-6149 or email aquarium@healthebay.org to check for availability. *Please note that these manual beach wheelchairs are for use on the beach only—they are not available for use on top of the Santa Monica Pier due to the wood deck.
• Santa Monica Beach at Perry's Café, 2400 Ocean Front Walk. 1 wheelchair available at Lot #4 South, on a first-come, first-served basis, no reservations. Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - sunset, Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. – sunset. Wheelchair ramp available at 2600 Ocean Front Walk, 1/4 way out only (not 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 go here.
• Santa Monica Beach at Perry's Café, 1200 E Pacific Coast Hwy. 1 wheelchair available at Lot #3 North, on a first-come, first-served basis, no reservations. A motorized beach wheelchair is available at this location. Daily hours: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to sunset. Wheelchair ramp available at 2000 Ocean Front Walk, 1/4 way out only (not to the water). Disabled parking is available. Max 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) 458-3975 or go here.
• Santa Monica Beach at Annenberg Community Beach House. 2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. 2 wheelchairs available at Annenberg Community Beach House on a first-come, first-served basis, no reservations. Daily hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ramp over sand 1/2 way out only (not to the water). 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 go 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 Surfrider 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. Inquire at beach entry kiosks. For more information, call (310) 457-8143 or (310) 457-8144, or click here.

Ventura County

• Sycamore Cove Beach, Pt. Mugu State Park. Contact park staff, or call (805) 488-7844 or (805) 488-1827 ext. 100, to inquire about availability, or click here.
• Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard. Available daily, 11 am-5 pm; contact the harbor patrol, (805) 382-3007, 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 between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During off-season: Check out chair at Harbor Patrol Office at 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard, CA. For more information call (805) 973-5959 or (805) 382-3007
• 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. Beach wheelchairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not required, but calling the morning of is recommended. For more information call (805) 585-1850.
• Ventura Port District (Ventura Harbor). The Ventura Harbor Patrol has three beach wheelchairs available to the public for free use on the Ventura Harbor Beaches. Reserve the wheelchairs by contacting Harbor Patrol at (805) 642-8618. Harbor Patrol staff will deliver and pick up the beach wheelchairs at the Harbor Cove parking lot, 1878-1998 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. This location also has a beach access trail mat and ADA restrooms, parking, and showers.

Santa Barbara County

• Carpinteria City Beach, Carpinteria. For information call (805) 684-2811, ext. 03.
• Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria. For more information call (805) 684-2811, ext. 03, or click here.
• East Beach, Santa Barbara. Two beach wheelchairs (one manual and one motorized) are available from the City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation, at East Beach at the Cabrillo Pavillion. If you have a secured way to transport it, a chair can be taken to other nearby beaches. The chairs can be reserved seven days a week during regular operational hours. To reserve a chair, please visit their website. For help, please call Cabrillo Pavilion staff at (805) 897-2680. Completion of a liability waiver and identification is required for reservations.
• Arroyo Burro Beach, Santa Barbara. To reserve a beach wheelchair, call the Parks Call Center at (805) 568-2460, Option 3. For onsite assistance, call (805) 687-3714, or click here.
• Goleta Beach County Park, Goleta. Reservation recommended. To reserve a beach wheelchair, call the Parks Call Center at (805) 568-2460, Option 3. For onsite assistance, call (805) 967-1300. or click here.
• Campus Point at UC Santa Barbara, Isla Vista. The Beach Wheelchair is located in a small tan shed in front of the last trailer at the bottom of Lagoon Road. For more information, go here.
• Refugio State Beach, Goleta. To reserve a beach wheelchair, call (805) 968-3834 Monday-Friday. Otherwise, contact park staff within the park for more information, 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. To reserve a beach wheelchair, call the Parks Call Center at (805) 568-2460, Option 3. For onsite assistance, call (805) 729-8461. For more information, go here.

San Luis Obispo County

• Oceano Dunes, Oceano. : Chairs are available at the Grand Avenue and Pier Avenue beach entrance stations, or contact the Oceano Dunes Ranger Station at (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. Motorized and manual chairs are available at Avila Lighthouse Suites hotel, 550 Front St, Avila Beach. Visit Jack's Helping Hand website 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. Beach wheelchair available at Morro Strand State Beach campground, check-in with camp host. For more information, call (805) 772-7434.

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) 646-6440, 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) 400-8519. 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) 400-8519. 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) 400-8519. 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) 400-8519. 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) 400-8519. 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. Reservations highly recommended. Reserve online here. You can also contact the State Parks Special Events office at scd.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or (831) 400-8519. For requests in less than five business days, please call the park directly at (831) 427-4868. For more information visit their website.
• 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) 400-8519. 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 (831) 476-9136, 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) 400-8519. 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 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 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) 400-8519. 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. A regular non-beach wheelchair is also available to use in the Monarch Grove.

San Mateo County

• Francis Beach, Half Moon Bay State Beach, Half Moon Bay. 2 manual wheelchairs free for use. Request at kiosk. For more information call (650) 726-8821, 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 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

• Drakes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore. A beach wheelchair is available upon request. For more information go here.
• 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, or 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, or email goga_accessibility@nps.gov. For more information, click here.
• China Camp State Park, San Rafael. Two beach wheelchairs are available on a first come first serve basis. They can be checked out from the China Camp Village cafe at 100 China Camp Village Road, San Rafael, open Saturday and Sunday except during the winter months. For further information, contact Friends of China Camp at info@friendsofchinacamp.org or (415) 456-0766.
• Heart's Desire Beach, Tomales Bay. A wheelchair is available all-year round and is secured in the parking area at Heart's Desire Beach. Visitors need to contact staff in advance to request the wheelchair and complete the waiver form. Call the Tomales Bay office at (415) 669-1140 and leave a message regarding the chair; or email Nicholas Turner at Nicholas.Turner@parks.ca.gov or Michael Stockinger at Michael.Stockinger@parks.ca.gov.
• Stinson Beach. For more information, call (415) 561-4700, or click here. To reserve a chair ahead of time, email goga_accessibility@nps.gov.

Sonoma County

• Doran Beach Regional Park, Bodega Bay. All-terrain wheelchairs are available for free use on a first-come, first-served basis. Parks staff will assist with the check-out/check-in process. Please inquire with park staff at the entry station. For more information, go to parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/doran-regional-park, or contact Sonoma County Regional Park's Accessibility and Inclusivity Manager, Nubia Padilla, at nubia.padilla@sonoma-county.org.
• Bodega Dunes Campground. For availability call (707) 875-3483, or click here.
• Wright's Beach Campground, Sonoma. A beach wheelchair is available on first-come, first-serve basis. For more information call (707) 875-3483 or click here.
• Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jenner. Chair is at the visitor center. A beach wheelchair is available. 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. No chairs available for pick up at Caspar Headlands State Beach, however, customers can pick up a chair from either Van Damme or MacKerricher and transport it themselves to this location. Reserve at (707) 937-5804 or 707-937-5721, or at mendocino.admin@parks.ca.gov. 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.
• Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino. No chairs available for pick up at Caspar Headlands State Beach, however, customers can pick up a chair from either Van Damme or MacKerricher and transport it themselves to this location. Reserve at (707) 937-5804 or 707-937-5721, or at mendocino.admin@parks.ca.gov. 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.
• Caspar Headlands State Beach, Mendocino. No chairs available for pick up at Caspar Headlands State Beach, however, customers can pick up a chair from either Van Damme or MacKerricher and transport it themselves to this location. Reserve at (707) 937-5804 or 707-937-5721, or at mendocino.admin@parks.ca.gov. 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.
• MacKerricher State Park, Mendocino. Reserve at (707) 937-5804 or 707-937-5721, or mendocino.admin@parks.ca.gov. Inquire about first-come first-serve availability at (707) 964-9112. One chair available. For more information go here.

Humboldt County

• Manila Dunes, at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. For availability 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. For more information call (707) 444-1397, or email info@friendsofthedunes.org.
• Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, at the Interpretive Center. For more information call (707) 826-2359.
• Sue-meg State Park, Trinidad. NO BEACH ACCESS. The beach at Sue-Meg State Park is not wheelchair accessible. However, a chair is 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. The beach at Stone Lagoon is not wheelchair accessible. However, a chair is available for use at the Stone Lagoon Visitor's Center for use at nearby parks with wheelchair accessible beaches. Check-out is facilitated by staff at the Sue-Meg State Park kiosk. For more information call (707) 677-3570, or click here.
• Trinidad State Beach, Trinidad. For availability email info@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org or call (707) 677-2501. One chair available. Transportation to accessible beaches is necessary. Accessible beaches include Trinidad State Beach and Moonstone Beach. Seasonal variations to access may apply.
• Moonstone State Beach, Trinidad. For availability email info@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org or call (707) 677-2501. One chair available. Transportation to accessible beaches is necessary. Accessible beaches include Trinidad State Beach and Moonstone Beach. Seasonal variations to access may apply.
• Freshwater Lagoon Beach, at Kuchel Visitor Center, Orick. Within the Redwood National and State Park system, The Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center in Orick may have beach wheelchairs available. Phone (707) 465-7331 for more information, or click here.
• Gold Bluffs Beach, Orick. Chair available at the Gold Bluffs Beach Campground kiosk. Call (707) 601-4634 for more information, or click here.

Del Norte County

• Crescent Beach picnic area, Crescent City. Chairs available by calling 707-464-6101 in advance of visit. More info 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) 464-6101. Reserve at Crescent Beach picnic area, 1111 2nd St, Crescent City, CA 95531.

 

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