San Francisco, California Travel Guide
San Francisco is one of the hilliest cities in the USA, and it’s still accessible for wheelchair travel! Of course, power wheelchairs
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Top 5 Accessible Trails in the San Francisco Bay
Besides being very diverse and multicultural, the San Francisco Bay Area is also very wheelchair accessible, including a number of
San Francisco: Fort Mason + Great Meadow
Fort Mason in San Francisco, California is a former Army post dating from the Civil War and divided into Upper
San Francisco Crissy Field + Fort Point
Crissy Field with Fort Point tucked below the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a scenic spot and delight for
San Francisco Botanical Garden + Events
Have you thought about visiting San Francisco, CA for a weekend vacation or a holiday trip? If not, there are
Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco
Price Category: Mid-Range www.handlery.com 351 Geary Street-San Francisco, CA 94102 Direct Reservation Number: (415) 781-7800 Reservation Fax: (415) 781-0269 10 wheelchair
San Francisco: Laurel Inn @ Pacific Heights
Close to the San Francisco Presidio in Pacific Heights is the Laurel Inn, a boutique hotel. The location is peaceful,
San Francisco Accessible Taxis Problems
Getting around some parts of San Francisco can be challenging in a wheelchair, especially if using a manual wheelchair because
San Francisco, California: Baker Beach
At the northern tip of San Francisco’s Presidio, Baker Beach offers spectacular views from outside the Golden Gate. Beach wheelchairs are
San Francisco, California: Ocean Beach
Often windswept, foggy, and cold, San Francisco’s main beach is nonetheless a respite from the bustle along much of the
San Francisco Presidio
A U.S. Army post for nearly 150 years, San Francisco’s Presidio has been a national park since 1994 and a
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Plaza + Overlooks
Everyone who visits San Francisco, California wants to see the Golden Gate Bridge, for the same reason that residents are
San Francisco: Lands End + Sutro Baths Trail
At San Francisco’s northwestern tip is a forested, windswept park perched on steep bluffs overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and
San Francisco Zoo
Off the Great Highway in the southwestern part of San Francisco and right across from the ocean is the San
San Francisco Golden Gate Park Attractions
The San Francisco Golden Gate Park has a number of treasures to explore for travelers with access needs. The park
San Francisco: Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf + Ghirardelli Square
The famous Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf are the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco, so prepare yourself for
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California
One of the most historical landmarks in San Francisco is the former federal state prison Alcatraz Island (“the rock”). From
San Francisco Embarcadero Attractions
San Francisco is known for impeccable culinary cuisine, so along the Embarcadero are fantastic restaurants, from the AT&T Park to
San Francisco, California: High Tea Time
San Francisco, California has a lot of wonderful unique tea houses, all with different blends, decor, and service. Samovar Tea
San Francisco Transportation + Getting Around
“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair…” Well, that was the protocol
San Francisco, California: Hotel Emblem
Hotel Emblem is located in the Union Square district of Downtown San Francisco, a very popular area for shopping and
San Francisco MOMA (Museum)
Tickets to the San Francisco, California Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) can be purchased outside the building on the sidewalk.
Hyatt at Fishermans’ Wharf in San Francisco
Price Category: Mid-Range www.fishermanswharf.hyatt.com 555 North Pointe St San Francisco, CA 94133 Direct Reservation Number: (415) 563-1234 Reservation Fax: (415)
San Francisco Downtown Hotel
The San Francisco Four Seasons Hotel is a short stroll from the Powell BART Station and is a luxury hotel
Pleasanton, California Accessible Trails
Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail In Pleasanton, California, on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, is a park called
KQED: Best Bay Area Accessible Hiking Trails
June 6, 2023, Sarah Mohamad at KQED interviews Ashley Lyn Olson and other outdoor advocates about the best wheelchair accessible
Interview: Bonnie Lewkowicz + Outdoor Access
Lifelong community advocate, Bonnie Lewkowicz of Access Northern California, was one of the first adaptive dancers and wheelchair travel agents.
Del Valle Regional Park (EBRPD)
Del Valle Regional Park (EBRPD) is located in the East Bay of San Francisco in the town of Livermore. This
Sunol Regional Wilderness Park (EBRPD)
Sunol Regional Wilderness is located in the East Bay of San Francisco, in the town of Sunol near Pleasanton and
Accessible Kayak Launch Locations
Kayaking is a great outdoor water activity! Accessible kayaking is growing throughout the United States. With adaptive equipment and launching
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park + Pfeiffer Beach
Off the California Coast, south of San Francisco and Monterey, travelers will find three different Pfeiffer Parks. The biggest is
A-Z Guide: Air Travel + Power Wheelchairs
The two most difficult aspects of air travel are not being allowed to remain in one’s wheelchair on the plane
Hearst Castle: California State Park
Hearst Castle is a California State Park, located on the coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Hearst Castle rests
Palo Alto, California Rental Home
Located in the San Francisco South Bay Area, this Palo Alto rental property can accommodate seven people at once, and
Mt. Shasta: Shasta-Trinity + Klamath National Forest
I’ve been visiting the Mount Shasta Area of Shasta-Trinity and Klamath National Forest my whole life, even before I became
Melbourne, Australia Transportation + Getting Around
Melbourne is the capital city of the state Victoria in Australia. It is the southernmost city on the Australian mainland
USA Botanical Gardens
Stop and smell the roses, no seriously, get outside for some vital vitamin D while enjoying the floral fragrant of
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social
Sycamore Grove Park Regional Park (EBRPD)
Sycamore Grove Park is nestled in the Livermore Wine Country, located in the East Bay of San Francisco. The park
Portugal: Lisbon Metropolitan Attractions + Activities
The greater Lisbon Metropolitan Area of Portugal has many accessible attractions and activities for those traveling with a wheelchair, so
Fort Funston Overlook + Trail, California
Fort Funston (MAP) is located along the Pacific Ocean shoreline on the southwest side of San Francisco across from Lake
Marin Headlands National Park, California Wheelchair Tips
The Marin Headlands National Park, managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), is located right off the Golden
Rosie the Riveter Park Shipyard Museum Memorial
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park is located on the San Francisco Bay in the industrial heart
Eugene O’Neill National Historical Site, California
The Eugene O’Neill Historical Site is a beloved residence of one of America’s most influential playwrights and a Nobel Peace
Naples, Italy Complete Wheelchair Access Guide
Naples, Italy is blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful bays and coastlines, hills rugged and gentle, gorgeous sweeping
Flying, Car Rentals + Booking Hotels
I love to travel! As a software developer in the aerospace business, there have been times in my career when
Murphys Suites Hotel, California
Murphys California is a small town about 3 hours east of San Francisco. There are a few places to stay,
Historical Bisbee, Arizona Access
The historic town of Bisbee is nestled in Tombstone Canyon in the Mule Mountains in southeastern Arizona. The community was
Dear Uber and Lyft: Where’s the Ramp Van?
Dear President Peevey and Commissioners: Uber and Lyft have admitted that they have no wheelchair accessible vehicles in their networks
CA Sonoma Wine Country in the Fall
Witnessing trees changing colors on the East Coast during the crisp autumn months is an attraction all its own, but
Rome, Italy: Complete Travel Guide
This article is based on our trips to Rome, Italy in May/June of 2014 and 2012 with our friends Chris
Tacoma, Washington: Power Wheelchair Tips
Sometimes the unplanned part of travel turns out to be the best. That’s what happened to me this week. I
Juneau, Alaska Travel Tips
Having relocated from the East Coast to California, we were planning our first holiday and considering options like Hawaii, Vegas,
Ashland, Oregon Travel Tips
Ashland, Oregon is stunningly beautiful. Nestled in a valley, the surrounding hills blanketed in green create a magical place. Home
Mori Point, Pacifica Promenade and Pier
Mori Point is located south of San Francisco in Pacifica along the coast, and is managed by the Golden Gate
Sonoma Wine Country, California: Cabana Pool
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area means having access to some of the most beautiful spots to visit, and
Baños, Ecuador Hostel Rooms
Baños de Agua Santa is one of the most wheelchair accessible cities in Ecuador thanks to the efforts of
Sonoma, California: Luxury African Safari + Tent Cabin
Upon arrival I turned off my cell phone; it was worthless now because I was in a reception dead zone.
Indian Grinding Rock CA State Historic Park
The Indian Grinding Rock is located just east of Jackson, California, which is about 3 hours east of San Francisco,
California: Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
The Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS) strives to make all aspects of sailing accessible. To fulfill this mission, we
Driving Northern to Southern California
To get between Northern and Southern California, the two most popular routes are Highway 5 and the PCH1/101 Freeway. Highway
Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf
The Holiday Inn at Fisherman’s Wharf in the middle of Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghiradeli Square. The hotel has 2 sections
Redwoods Hiking Trails, Northern California
Think of Northern California and think of redwood trees, the largest trees in the world. Even in the San Francisco
Samual P. Taylor California State Park
The Marin County in the Bay Area will allow you to explore one of California’s natural treasures, the redwoods. Nestled
Sonoma Wine Country Travel Tips
Sonoma County lies in the North Coast Ranges of northwestern California, about an hour away from San Francisco. This part
Muir Woods National Monument, California
Strolling through Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, Northern California not far from San Francisco is a space where
Mendocino, California Attractions + Tips
Mendocino is a small town on the coast of Northern California where the jagged shoreline meets the lush forests filled
Victoria, British Columbia Accessible Travel Tips
I did not have much time in Victoria, B.C. Canada when I arrived. By the time I got to the
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, California
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park sits on a headland that juts dramatically into the ocean on the coast
Bodega Bay, California Weekend Getaway
Located off Highway 1 about 45 minutes north of the San Francisco Airport is the quaint town of Bodega Bay.
Livermore, California Wine Country
The Livermore Wine Country is located about fifty minutes from San Francisco on the east side of the Bay Area.
Filoli Gardens + Mansion, California
Thirty minutes from San Francisco in the South Bay in Woodside, CA is a historical piece of land known as
SF Bay Area Concert and Performance Venues
The San Francisco Bay Area has music venues all over and range from small eclectic ones to stadiums. This is
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, California
Within this 2,315-acre Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park, the largest on the northeast bay shore, you’ll find a variety of