The City by the Bay
Located in beautiful Northern California, San Francisco may be one of the hilliest cities in the USA, but this doesn’t mean it's not accessible for wheelchair travel. Visitors can rely on accessible public transportation options.
About San Francisco
- San Francisco's Transit System is made up of mostly accessible underground trains and buses.
- Whether you're flying into San Jose, San Francisco, or Oakland, all are connected to a bus or train station.
- From Alcatraz Island, The Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland Zoo, Napa Valley, and Golden Gate Park, San Francisco is conveniently located to hundreds of wonderful tourist attractions.
- There are plenty of tours that will take you throughout the entire city and beyond. For example, Tower Tours (which has an accessible bus) even has tours that go through Napa Valley and Monterey Bay.
- San Francisco's weather is usually nice all year
round, but is typically windy. If you plan on coming to San Francisco, it may be best to come during the dry season (May - September). - San Francisco is home to Silicon Valley, which includes many of the greatest tech companies in the world. Most of these companies host tours for guests.
Helpful Links
- SFMTA Munincipal Transportation Agency: San Francisco Muni’s accessible services and features
- Access Northern California: Non-profit organization working to increase opportunities and improve access to travelers
- Access San Francisco: Comprehensive Accessible Travel Guide