Written by Laura for A Piece Of Travel, October 25, 2020
Ah, San Diego. From beaches to a modern downtown to its historic old town, San Diego offers a plethora of activities for wheelchair users. In this post, I’ll cover eighteen amazing wheelchair accessible things to do in San Diego. But first, let’s take a look at how to get around America’s Finest City.
Note: The information here is based on my observation as a non-wheelchair user. If you have firsthand experience as a wheelchair user in San Diego, please let me know about your time there and your recommendations in the comments section. I appreciate it and know that our future readers will, too!
Wheelchair Accessible Vans in San Diego
With so much to explore in San Diego, renting an accessible van is often the best option. Mobility Works understands this. Their rental center is located in La Mesa, which is west of downtown San Diego.
It’s a bit of a jaunt but worth it.
Once you’ve rented your wheelchair accessible van, you’ll be free to explore San Diego, taking advantage of the city’s well-marked accessible parking spaces.
You can also request that your van comes equipped with hand controls and a transfer seat.
Wheelchair Accessible Public Transportation in San Diego
The most popular way to get around downtown San Diego via public transportation is with the trolley. Trolleys are fully accessible and have designated spaces for your chair.
You can also get around San Diego via bus or the Coaster (train). Both are accessible.
You can read more about wheelchair accessible transportation in San Diego on Metropolitan Transportation System’s website.
Wheelchair Accessible Things to do in San Diego
Now that you know your options for getting around San Diego, let’s dive into the exciting wheelchair accessible things to do there.
This list is in no particular order, so mix and match according to your interests and time.
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