1. Access in San Diego Guide
XXI Edition
ACCESS INFORMATION FOR SENIORS, VETERANS, LOCALS,
AND VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES SINCE 1988.
www.access-sandiego.org

2. Access in San Diego Guide
XXI Edition
Table of Contents
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Welcome/Using this Guide
About Us
Get Out and Go
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Things to See and Do
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Eat, Sleep, and Shop
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Map of San Diego County
Visitor Centers
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Accessible Vans and Shuttles
Transportation Around the County
Important Public Service Information
Service Organizations for People with Disabilities
Medical Centers
Home Care Providers
Medical Equipment and Supplies
U.S. Military and Veterans Information
Accessible Public Restrooms
Access Friendly Services
Amusements and Attractions
Special Tours
Annual Events
Accessible Recreation
Music, Movie, and Theater Venues
Accessible Restaurants
Shopping in San Diego
Accessible Lodging
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3. Hello Readers,
Welcome to this 21st edition of the new Access in San
Diego Guide!
Good news - we have launched a new, dynamic website in tandem with this new edition of the guide. As we
reach our 25th year of providing access information for
travelers, seniors, and veterans with disabilities, the
new site and guide will further enhance our ability to
offer accurate content about what’s important to people
with disabilities. Please check out the new website at
access-sandiego.org and tell us what you think!
Sincerely,
Wes Johnson
and the staff of Accessible San Diego
Accessible San Diego is a
501(c)3 Non-Profit
Information Center for
Seniors, Veterans, Locals,
and Travelers
with Disabilities
Thank you to our
Business Sponsors who
make this guide possible:
Mailing address:
Manchester Grand Hyatt
P.O. Box 124526
San Diego, CA 92112-4526
Old Town Trolley Tours &
SEAL Tours
(619) 325-7550
San Diego Metropolitan
Transit System (MTS)
E-mail:
San Diego Zoo
mail@asd.travel
www.access-sandiego.org
Many listings within this guide feature symbols to allow quick reference to services available. The symbols and descriptions are:
Hornblower Cruises
Telephone:
Website address:
Using this Guide
Evans Hotels
Accessible San Diego Staff:
Wes Johnson
President
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Special Care
Sempra Energy/SDG&E
The County of San Diego
USS Midway
Nikki Scott
Administrator Assistant
Enhanced physical access, accessible restrooms,
accessible parking
Raised letters and/or Braille signage and menus
Cindy Estrada
Office AssistantEditor
Assisted listening equipment, text telephones,
written scripts for tours
Volunteers:
ACCESS 2 for 1 pass savings
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Lift shuttles and tour vehicles
Greg Rushall
Katherine Cruz
Publisher/Printer:
L-L Printers
Carlsbad, CA
The content in this guide is accurate at
the time of printing, but is subject to
change at any time, without notice.
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4. Get OutServices in the San Diego Area
and Go
Transportation and
Top Left: Birch Aquarium in La Jolla
Top Right: San Diego Mission de Alcala in Mission Valley
Bottom: View of downtown San Diego from Harbor Island
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Ferry landing at Coronado

5. Accessible Vans and Shuttles to
the Airport
Travel Advisory:
Wheelchair transportation at San Diego International
Airport is limited, so we advise you to make your
reservations early.
All Lindbergh Airport shuttles have lifts, and stop and
connect at all Lindbergh Field terminals.
Better Life Mobility Center
(888) 540-VANS, (888) 540-8267
Accessible van rentals. www.betterlifemobility.com
Cloud 9 Super Shuttle
(800) 9SHUTTLE. (800) 974-8885
Lift transportation; 24 Hour Service Throughout San Diego County.
www.cloud9shuttle.com
MTS Flyer
(619) 233-3004, TTY (619)234-5005, #511 info line
100% of MTS buses have wheelchair lifts or ramps; Flyer has stops
at all terminals at Lindbergh Field, and connects to Downtown.
www.sdmts.com
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Paratransit
(888) 517-9627, (800) 921-9664,TTY/TDD: (800) 568-7097
Provides lift service to Lindbergh Field. www.sdmts.com
Sol Transportation
(866) 765-3177
Lift equipped transportation, 48 hour notice required.
www.soltransportation.com
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6. Transportation Around the
County
Amtrak® Rail Service
(800) USA-RAIL, (800) 872-7245, TTY (800) 523-6590
Call in advance. Trains from San Diego have accessible cars with handcrank lifts. www.amtrak.com
Balboa Park Tram
Info Center (619) 239-0512, TDD (619) 525-8249
Free trams circulate around Balboa Park, the center for arts and culture
in San Diego. Accessible parking is available in the center of the Park.
50% of trams feature lifts. www.balboapark.org
Greyhound Buslines
(800) 752-4841, TTY (800) 345-3109
Lift equipped buses available with 72 hour advance reservation.
Ask about discounts for attendants and family accompanying persons
with disabilities. www.greyhound.com
Mexicoach
(619) 428-9517
Visit Tijuana, Mexico, by catching the red Mexicoach lift-equipped bus.
Call ahead to confirm lift availability. info@mexicoach.com
North County Transit
www.gonctd.com
• Coaster - Rail Service Between San Diego and Oceanside
(800) COASTER, (800) 262-7837
• Sprinter - Inland Rail Service between Oceanside and Escondido
• Breeze - North County Bus System
• LIFT - Para-Transit Services (760) 726-7111, (760) 966-6561
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley/Bus Service Featured Gold Partner
(619) 595-4949
Extensive coverage of the city, Includes San Diego Trolley, San Diego
Bus, and San Diego Para-Transit. All trolleys and buses feature lifts and
roll in positions for wheelchairs and scooters. Service dogs ride free!
www.sdmts.com
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7. Important Public Service Information
Public Information Quick-Dial Phone Numbers
Emergency
Community Service
General Information
Regional Transportation
911
211
411
511
General Information Phone Numbers
Fair Housing - Tenant/landlord
issues and shared housing
(619) 444-5700, ext. 311
San Diego Housing Commission
(619) 231-9400
In Home Health Care (IHHS)
(800) 510-2020
Public Assist Information
(858) 514-6885
Treasury Department
(800) 340-3107
Registrar of Voters
(858) 565-5800
AARP San Diego
(619) 641-7020
Able-Disabled Advocacy
(619) 231-5990
www.abledisabledadvocacy.com
Access to Independence
(619) 293-3500, TDD (619) 293-7757
www.a2isd.org
KPBS Radio Reading Services
(619) 594-8170
Reading of newspapers, books and
more via special radio.
Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.
(619) 398-2441, TTY (619) 398-2440
FREE Telephone Access Program
(800) 806-1191
Disabled Businesspersons Association
SDSU Interwork Institute (619) 594-8805
AT&T Telephone Services
(800) 772-3140
Voice and TDD equipment for
people with disabilities.
www.dcsofsd.org
www.disabledbusiness.com
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - San Diego
(760) 448-8432
www.mssd.org
California Relay Service
MCI-TDD to Voice (800) 735-2929
Voice to TDD (800) 735-2922
Spanish Access (800) 855-3000
San Diego Center for the Blind
(619) 583-2335
Sprint-TTY to Voice
(888) 877-5378
Social Security Disability Help Center
(888) 418-8860
San Diego Gas & Electric
(800) 411-7343
SDG&E offers a special lifeline rate
reduction program for qualified
persons with disabilities.
www.sdge.com
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Service Organizations for People
with Disabilities
www.sdcb.org
Offers free information and seminars for those who work and persons with disabilities. www.ssdhelpcenter.org
United Cerebral Palsy Association
(858) 571-7803
www.ucpsd.org
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8. Medical Centers
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Scripps Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services
(760) 633-6507, TDD (800) 727-4777
AirGas
(858) 279-8200, (800) 829-6140
Encinitas. www.scrippshealth.org
Sharp Healthcare System
www.sharp.com
• Sharp Grossmont Hospital - La Mesa
(619) 740-6000 Voice/TDD
• Sharp Memorial Hospital - Kearney Mesa
(858) 939-3400 Voice/TDD
UCSD Health Care Rehabilitation Services
(619) 543-6530
San Diego. www.health.ucsd.edu
Veterans Administration Medical Center
(858) 552-8585, TTY (858) 552-7541
La Jolla/UTC. www.va.gov
Clairmont Mesa. www.airgas.com
Alternative Mobility
(619) 427-2525
Chula Vista. Medical equipment, wheelchairs, scooters, and more.
Delivery available. www.alternativemobilityofca.com
Ashley Medical
(619) 297-1983
Mission Hills. Medical equipment, oxygen, supplies, and more.
Delivery available. www.ashleymedical.com
Better Life Mobility Center
(619) 400-4072, Fax (619) 474-4080
La Mesa. www.betterlifemobility.com
Horizons Medical Supply
(619) 469-6055
La Mesa. Delivery available.
Mobility Source
(619) 234-9505
Wheelchairs and more. Delivery available.
www.mobility-source.com
Prescribed Oxygen, Inc.
(760) 634-6701, (888) 652-7500
Home Care Providers
24 Hour Home Care, LLC
(619) 660-CARE (2273)
Professional Medical Supply
(619) 449-0400, (800) 874-5192, Fax (619) 441-2553
El Cajon. www.professionalmedicalsupply.net
Ms. Sherril R. Altstadt. www.24hourhomecare.com
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9. U.S. Military and Veterans Information
US Department of Veterans Affairs - San Diego Regional Office
8810 Rio San Diego Ave 92108, Tel. (800) 827-1000
Location of Veteran Service Organization Offices, including:
• Paralyzed Vetereans Service Office
Suite 1121, Tel. (619) 400-5320 (800) 795-3586
• Disabled American Veterans Service Office
Suite 1160, Tel. (858) 689-9637
• AmVets Service Office
Suite 1127, Tel. (619) 400-5303
• Blind Veterans Association Service Office
Tel. (619) 585-4596
• Military Order of Purple Heart Association Service Office
Room 1162, Tel. (619) 400-5317
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Office
Room 1161, Tel. (619) 400-5322
• California Department of Veterans Affairs Service Office
Room 1122, Tel. (619) 400-0700
California Veterans Home San Diego
(619)216-3185
Navy Medical Center
34800 Bob Wilson Drive San Diego 92134
(619) 532-8225
Veterans Administration Medical Center- San Diego
3350 La Jolla Village Drive, 92161, Tel. (858) 552-8585
• Spinal Cord Injury Center - Tel. (858) 642-3184
• VA Prescription Refill - Tel. (858) 552-4390
• My Healthy Vet - www.myhealth.va.gov
• Champ VA - Tel. (800) 733-8387
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10. Accessible Public Restrooms
Private Unisex or Single Occupancy
Things to See and Do
Activities and Places to Visit
Cabrillo National Monument, Pt. Loma
1800 Cabrillo Monument Dr., 92106 (619) 557-5450
Hunter Steakhouse, Mission Valley
2445 Hotel Circle Place, 92108 (619)291-8074
Comfort Inn & Suites, Mission Valley
2485 Hotel Circle Place, 92108 (619) 291-7700
San Diego Lindbergh Field
3665 N. Harbor Dr., 92101 (619) 686-8050
Restrooms at all terminals in Airport
Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn
2303 Shelter Island Dr., 92106 (619) 224-3577
Access Friendly Services
Grocery home delivery - online orders only
• Albertsons - www.albertsons.com
• Vons - www.vons.com
Gas Stations with Pump Attendants
Costco Gas Stations - Membership Required
• Mission Valley - 2345 Fenton Parkway, (619) 358-4003
• Santee - 101 Town Center Parkway, (619) 562-3227
• Southeast San Diego - 650 Gateway Center Dr., (619) 358-2303
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The lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument

11. Amusements and Attractions
Birch Aquarium
(858) 534-4109
The aquarium is affiliated with UCSD and the Scripps Institute of
Oceanography. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Cabrillo National Monument
(619) 557-5450, TTY (619) 222-8211
Located at Point Loma, the monument is dedicated to Juan Rodriguez
Cabrillo, who discovered San Diego in 1542. www.nps.gov/cabr
• Featuring films and guided tours by National Park Service Rangers.
• Accessible interpretive center.
• Vehicle admisison fee is waived for US citizens with American Eagle
cards or visible disabilities, disabled license plate or placard, or a
note from a doctor.
• Accessible restrooms, unisex restroom, text and public pay phones
available.
• NOTE: Accessible parking spaces are not on accessible routes; there
is a steep grade to get to the lighthouse, which is not accessible.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
(619) 238-1233, TDD (619) 685-5744
Located in Balboa Park, “The Fleet” features a giant dome-shaped
IMAX® movie screen, and hands-on, unique exhibits. www.rhfleet.org
• Seniors Day 1st Monday of each month
• Accessible restrooms, listening devices, and wheelchair seating
• Subtitles for hearing impaired for some shows; daily captioned
screening available
San Diego Zoo - Featured Gold Partner
(619) 231-1515, TDD (619) 233-9639
YOUR CONNECTION TO WILDLIFE
sandiegozoo.org
The San Diego Zoo is world-famous for its amazing animal and plant collection. The newest exhibits at Elephant Odyssey and Polar Bear Plunge
include many tactile elements to explore. NOTE: There are many steep
grades in the zoo, and we advise utilizing their buses and shuttles.
www.sandiegozoo.org
• Accessible Parking, Restrooms, and telephones (TDD)
• Wheelchair and scooter rentals located inside Zoo entrance
• ASL interpreters are available with 1 week notice (call ext. 4318)
• Service animals welcome
• Braille guides are available at Guest Services
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Featured Gold Partner San Diego Zoo Safari Park
(619) 231-1515,
TDD (760) 738-5067
Located 35 minutes North of downtown San Diego, this park is a massive 1800 acres, 900 of which is set
aside as a habitat preserve. There
are many ways to experience the
park, but the most popular is the
Caravan Safari, where you journey
out into the vast field exhibits and
hand-feed giraffe. Funds raised by
this non-profit support conservation
research. www.sdzsafaripark.org
• Caregivers admitted free
• Service animals welcome
• Accessibility guides and scripts available
• Wheelchair and scooter rentals
• ASL interpreters available with 1 week
notice
• Lift shuttles around park available
USS Midway Museum - Featured Gold Partner
(619) 554-9600
The USS Midway was the lead ship of her carrier class, and the first to
be commissioned after the end of World War II. The Midway is now open
to the public daily. www.midway.org
• Audio tours available
• Tour scripts available
• Free loaner wheelchairs
• Accessible and van parking available
• Elevators to hangar bays and flight deck, as well as 2nd deck
• Accessible restrooms
• ADA directional signage
• Virtual movie area provides insight to inaccessible areas of ship
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13. Family Adventure
For Everyone!
Amusements and Attractions (Continued)
SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
(800) 25-SHAMU (74268), TDD (619) 226-3907
San Diego boasts having the original SeaWorld. The park features a vast
array of shows and exhibits, including the famous Shamu killer whale
show. www.seaworld.com
• Excellent accessibility, including accessible rides
• Service animals welcome, and pet services available
• Wheelchair and scooter rentals
• Special accommodation or tours with 2 weeks notice
• ASL interpreters are provided the 1st Saturday each month as designated shows and exhibits
• Written show descriptions and audio devices are available
Balboa Park
(619) 239-0512
Balboa Park is home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts
venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo. The Park has an everchanging calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and
classes—all in a beautiful and timeless setting. www.balboapark.org
Dare to experience life aboard a
floating city at sea! 25 restored aircraft and
60 amazing exhibits. Admission includes self-guided
audio tour by Midway veterans. Optional flight simulators, too!
It’s all aboard the USS Midway Museum in downtown San Diego.
Elevator access to the hangar deck, flight deck, gift shop and café
Virtual tour of areas that are not wheelchair accessible
• Loaner wheelchairs available on a first come, first serve basis
• Handicapped parking on Navy Pier
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(619) 544-9600 • www.midway.org
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Last admission at 4 p.m. • 910 N. Harbor Dr. (Downtown San Diego)
• Much of the park is accessible, as well as many of the attractions
• The Balboa Park Tram as well as Old Town Trolley service the park
• On Tuesday several museums participate in providing free admission to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military &
their dependents; may not include special exhibitions
• Accessible parking is available in the center of the park
• Caution- Steep sidewalks and trails connect park, advise assistance for seniors and persons with mobility disabilities
San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art
(858) 454-3541
With two locations, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is the
region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of
the art of our time. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego and in
the coastal community of La Jolla. www.mcasandiego.org
Oceanside Museum of Art
760.435.3720
Exhibitions and programs that connect people with artists and artforms
of the 20th and 21st centuries. www.oma-online.org
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14. Experience
Special Tours
Hornblower Events & Cruises
Featured Gold Partner
(619) 686-8715, (800) ON-THE-BAY
SAN DIEGO
Hornblower offers daily cruises around the bay, whale watching adventures, and more. www.hornblower.com
• The Lord Hornblower and Adventure Hornblower both feature an
accessible ramp, with large viewing windows and restrooms on
main deck; access to upper and lower decks is by stairs
• The Inspiration Hornblower has an accessible ramp and restrooms, plus an elevator to the lower deck
• Inquire about assisted listening options at ticket booth; Spanish
translation available
• Inform the reservations staff if accessible ramp is needed
Featured Gold Partner Old Town Trolley Tours
(619) 298-8687,
(800) 868-7482
• Printed Harbor Cruise narrations
• Service animals welcome
• Accessible boats and ramps
619-686-8715
hornblower.com
Please call to ensure availability and inform reservations of
any accessibility needs.
Nightly Dinner Cruises • Champagne Brunch Cruises
Harbor Cruise & Sea Lion Adventures • Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures
Sights & Sips Sunset Cruises • Holiday Cruises • Private Charters & Weddings
5 OFF
$
*
Brunch Cruises, Whale Watching
Harbor Cruises and Sights & Sips
Sunset Cruises
10 OFF
$
Nightly Dinner Cruises (Valid
Sunday - Friday only)
*
* Valid up to six adult fares only.
Not valid on holidays, special
events, gift certificates, or in
combination with any other offer. Mention discount at time
of purchase and present upon
check-in. $5 off code: ASD05. $10
off code: ASD10. Expires 3/31/13.
These iconic orange and green trolleys not only provide a great way to
get around town, their knowledgeable drivers describe the rich history and culture which makes San
Diego special. Old Town Trolley has
3 vehicles with lifts, with 2 spaces
for wheelchairs on each. Trolleys
with lifts are available with 24 hour
notice. www.historictours.com
• Trolleys depart every 30 minutes from
several popular San Diego locations
• Tour is a minimum 2 hours, with option
for all day
• 11 stops for you to exit, sightsee, shop,
dine and re-board
• Written scripts of tours are available
• Additional description tours available
for persons with vision disabilities
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Special Tours (Continued)
Seal Tours - Featured Gold Partner
(619) 298-8687
One of San Diego’s coolest accessible tours! Ride an amphibious
vehicle on land and in the bay to experience a narrated tour like
no other. Manual lift boarding available from Seaport Village.
www.sealtours.com
Annual Events
See the Best of San Diego
Aboard the Orange & Green.
• We offer San Diego’s only on and off city
tour of San Diego and Coronado,
narrated by our expert tour conductors
• We Pick up & Drop off every 30 minutes
at all of our convenient stops
• Colorful anecdotes and
well-researched historical facts
• Convis Finest Service Award Winner
• FREE reboarding
100% MONEY
BACK GUARANTEE
619-298-8687
www.historictours.com
America’s Most Trusted Sightseeing Company.
Key West • St. Augustine • Savannah • San Diego • Boston • Washington DC
Persons with Disabilities Welcome
CSUN International Technology and Persons with
Disabilities Conference - February
(818) 677-1200
For 26 years the Center on Disabilities, through the International Conference on Assistive Technology and Persons with Disabilities, has provided an inclusive setting for researchers, practitioners, exhibitors,
end users, speakers and other participants to share knowledge and best
practices in the field of assistive technology.
www.csun.edu/cod/conference
CAL TCP 5037-S
San Diego County Fair - June
www.sdfair.com
Each year the near month-long fair hosts 1.4 million guests, and features prize animals, artwork, entertainment, amusements, and an
incredible array of edible treats!
V
iew “America's Finest City” the
way it was intended...from Sea and
Land! Your fully narrated tour winds
through San Diego streets before
splashing down for a cruise into the
picturesque waters of San Diego.
Don't miss this exciting, entertaining
adventure of a lifetime to experience
San Diego's only amphibious tour!
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
For information CALL:
619-298-8687
www.sealtours.com
CAL TCP 5037-S
San Diego Comic-Con - July
www.comic-con.org/
Comic-Con has become the world standard in conventions about comics, entertainment, and pop-culture. This event sells out within hours of
open registration, as tens of thousands attend each year.
Speed Festival Coronado - September
www.fleetweeksandiego.org
The 15th annual Fleet Week Speed Festival – “The Race at the Base” – is
looking forward to a great year. Join thousands of race enthusiasts and
fans in this premier motorsports event saluting our nation’s military.
For current event listings, log on to www.access-sandiego.org
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16. Accessible Recreation
Accessible Recreation (Continued)
Accessible Beaches
Accessible Pools and Fitness Centers
San Diego is home to the Public Power Beach Chair Program,
free of charge to people with mobility disabilities. Manual
and/or power beach chairs are available at the beaches
below, and may be reserved by calling in advance.
www.coastal.ca.gov/access/beach-wheelchairs.html
Coronado
(619) 522-7346
Imperial Beach
(619) 685-7972
Ocean Beach
(619) 221-8899
Oceanside
(760) 435-4018
La Jolla Shores
(619) 221-8899
Mission Beach
(619) 980-1876
Silver Strands
(619) 435-0126
The Challenge Center
(619) 667-8644
A specialized fitness center for people with disabilities.
www.challengecenter.org
• State of the art physical therapy offered
• Standing frames and specialized assistance are available
San Diego Indoor Sports Club
(619) 574-9151
A social club for people with physical disabilities, featuring a
Sunday dinner each month. www.sdisc.org
Wheelchair Dancers
(858) 573-1571
Free classes in wheelchair dancing. www.wheelchairdancers.org
Tierrasanta Community Pool
(858) 636-4837
Pool with lift. Also features fold down roll-in showers.
www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/aquatics/tierrasanta.shtml
Sharp Rehabilitation
(858) 939-3048
Featuring a pool with a lift, yoga, plus adaptive fitness programs at
SDSU, Grossmont, and Mesa College locations. www.sharp.com/rehab/
• Sharp also offers Quad Rugby; for more information, contact Dan at
(858) 651-4069
City of San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services
(619) 525-8247
The TRS program provides sports, recreation, leisure and outreach
services to San Diegans with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
Services include therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive sports
opportunities. www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/trs
Power beach chairs at Coronado
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17. Music, Movie, and Theater Venues
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
(619) 671-3500
Eat, Sleep, and Shop
Accessible Hotels, Restaurants, and Shopping Venues
Accessible parking and seating, large screens, and headsets for assisted
listening. www.amphitheatrechulavista.com
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
(619) 224-3577
Limited accessible parking, two single occupancy restrooms. Wheelchair
seating and assisted listening headsets.
www.humphreysconcerts.com
Viejas Concerts in the Park
(619) 659-1996
Located at the Viejas Casino and Outlet Stores, the venue features
wheelchair seating, and wheelchair parking on the West side of the outlet stores. www.viejasentertainment.com
La Jolla Playhouse Access Program
(858) 550-1070
Special editions of performances which are hearing and/or visually
adapted. Venue has accessible elements.
www.lajollaplayhouse.org
Balboa Theatre and Civic Theatre
(619) 570-1100, TTY/TDD (619) 615-4177
Both have Accessible Wheelchair Seating, restrooms and audio assistance systems. www.sandiegotheatres.org
• Transfer Seating is available on the main floor Orchestra level, on
both right and left aisles, at both theatres
• Infra-red audio assistance systems, for patrons with hearing difficulties, are in use at both theatres
• Headsets are available on loan in Theatre lobby areas prior to performances or patrons may bring their own units from home
• All Civic Theatre performances by the San Diego Opera utilize the
‘Digitext’ system, which projects the lyrics (English translation)
above the stage at all Civic Theatre performances
• ASL and Audio Described Services may be offered for select
performances
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18. Accessible Restaurants
Accessible Restaurants, in Alphabetical Order (Continued)
Cheese Shop - (619) 232-2303
Downtown. www.cheeseshopdeli.com
Cheesecake Factory - (619) 683-2800
Fashion Valley. www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Denny’s - (619) 239-8938
Multiple Locations. www.dennys.com
Dick’s Last Resort - (619) 231-9100
Gaslamp. www.dickslastresort.com
International House of Pancakes - (619) 640-3711
Mission Valley. www.ihop.com
Foodie Heaven: The Gaslamp
Spanning the distance of only a few city blocks, the historic
downtown San Diego area known as the Gaslamp features an
incredible 137 restaurants with an amazing variety of cuisine.
The Gaslamp is close to the Convention Center and Petco Park.
www.gaslamp.org/dining/
Accessible Restaurants, in Alphabetical Order
Listings with this symbol offer Braille and large print
menus.
Applebee’s - (858) 569-4590
Marine Room - (858) 459-7222
La Jolla. www.marineroom.com
Mr. A’s - (619) 239-1377
Uptown. www.bertrandatmisteras.com
McDonald’s - (619) 232-7615
Multiple Locations. www.mcdonalds.com
Nine-Ten - (858) 964-5400
La Jolla. www.nine-ten.com
Olive Garden - (858) 485-9873
Multiple Locations. www.applebees.com
Carmel Mountain. www.olivegarden.com
Black Angus - (619) 563-5862
On the Border - (619) 209-3700
Multiple Locations. www.blackangus.com
Buca Di Beppo - (619) 233-7272
Gaslamp. www.bucadibeppo.com
Busalacchi’s Ristorante - (619) 298-2004
Hillcrest/Uptown. www.busalacchis.com
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Mission Valley. www.ontheborder.com
Outback Steakhouse - (858) 274-6283
Multiple Locations. www.outback.com
Pattaya Thai Cuisine - (858) 551-1150
La Jolla.
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19. Accessible Restaurants, in Alphabetical Order (Continued)
Peohe’s - (619) 437-4474
Shopping in San Diego
Westfield Shopping Centers
www.westfield.com
Coranado. www.peohes.com
Mission Valley
UTC
Horton Plaza (Downtown)
Parkway Plaza (El Cajon)
Plaza Bonita (National City)
Phil’s BBQ - (619) 226-6333
Midway. www.philsbbq.net
Pinnacle Peaks - (619) 488-8882
Santee. www.pinnaclepeaksteakhouse.com
(619)
(858)
(619)
(619)
(619)
296-6375
546-8858
239-8180
579 9932
267 2850
Simon Malls - Fashion Valley
(619) 688-9113
Poseidon Restaurant - (858) 755-9345
Del Mar. www.poseidonrestaurant.com
Mission Valley. www.simon.com
Prado Restaurant - (619) 557-9441
Premium Outlets
www.premiumoutlets.com
Balboa Park. www.pradobalboa.com
Las Americas (US Border)
Carlsbad
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza - (619) 298-8222
Mission Valley. www.sammyspizza.com
(619) 934-8400
(760) 804-9000
La Jolla Village
858-454-5718
Sansai - (619) 295-2080
Mission Valley. www.sansaiusa.com
La Jolla. Specialty boutiques and shops.
http://www.lajollabythesea.com/shopping
TGI Friday’s - (619) 234-4393
Downtown. www.tgifridays.com
For additional dining options, visit www.access-sandiego.org
Old Town San Diego
www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com
Tour the state park, dine at a number of restaurants, and shop for
unique items, many handcrafted.
Seaport Village
619-235-4014
Downtown, on San Diego Bay. A variety of restaurants and shops, adjacent to the Manchester Grand Hyatt and the USS Midway Museum.
www.seaportvillage.com
Viejas Outlet Stores
www.shopviejas.com
Viejas Outlets is home to America’s favorite brand names, plus terrific
eateries, bowling and so much more!
Balboa Park
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20. Accessible Lodging
All of the hotels and resorts listed below feature Braille signage,
text phones, and have several rooms with either roll-in showers or
accessible tubs. Several also provide Hydraulic pool lift on request
(call to verify availability).
Bahia Resort Hotel - Featured Gold Partner
(858) 488-0551, (800) 288-0770
Mission Bay. www.bahiahotel.com
Catamaran Resort Hotel - Featured Gold Partner
(858) 488-1081, (800) 288-0770
lodgetorreypines.com
®
11480 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD • LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA 92037 • 800.656.0087
Mission Bay. www.catamaranresort.com
Courtyard by Marriott
(858) 573-0700
Kearney Mesa. www.marriott.com/courtyard
Four Seasons Aviara
(760) 603-6800
Carlsbad. www.fourseasons.com/northsandiego
Hilton Bayfront San Diego
(619) 564-3333
Downtown/San Diego Convention Center. www.hilton.com
catamaranresort.com
3999 MISSION BOULEVARD • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92109 • 800.422.8386
Lodge at Torrey Pines - Featured Gold Partner
(858) 453-4420
La Jolla. www.lodgetorreypines.com
Manchester Grand Hyatt - Featured Gold Partner
(619) 232-1234
Downtown/San Diego Convention Center.
www.manchestergrand.hyatt.com
Town and Country Resort Hotel
(619) 291-7131
Mission Valley. www.towncountry.com
bahiahotel.com
998 WEST MISSION BAY DRIVE • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92109 • 800.576.4229
For more Accessible Hotel/Lodging Information view our website at
www.access-sandiego.org
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21. Map of San Diego County
Visitor Centers
Fast Facts
Accessible San Diego
(619) 325-7550
www.access-sandiego.org
San Diego County features 70 miles of coastline, and is larger than the
states of Rhode Island and Delaware combined. The elevation change is
significant, going from Sea Level to over 6,000 feet at the Laguna Mountains. According to the 2010 Census, there are just over 3 million people
living in the county, 18% of which have a disability.
Balboa Park Visitors Center
(619) 239-0512
www.balboapark.org
Border Station Parking And Tourist Information
(619) 428-6200
www.gototijuana.com
Borrego Springs Visitors Center
(800) 559-5524, (760) 767-5555
www.borregospringschamber.com
California Welcome Centers
www.visitcwc.com
• Alpine, CA (619) 445-0180, (800) 463-0668
• Oceanside, CA (760) 721-1101, ext. 12
Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau
(760) 434-6093, (800) 227-5722
www.visitcarlsbad.com
Chula Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau
(619) 425-4444
www.chulavistaconvis.org
Comite De Turismo y Convenciones De Tijuana
01152-664-684-05-37, ext. 14
www.tijuanaonline.com
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce
(760) 753-6041
www.encinitaschamber.com
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22. Visitor Centers (Continued)
International Visitors Information Center (IVIC), Downtown
(619) 236-1212
Julian Chamber of Commerce
(760) 765-1857
www.julianca.com
La Jolla Visitors Center
(619) 236-1212
www.lajollabythesea.com
Old Town State Historic Park
(619) 688-3365
www.boostersofoldtown.com/
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
619-236-1212
www.sandiego.org
Travelers Aid Society
(619) 295-8393, ext.13
www.travelersaidsandiego.org
City of San Diego
Park & Therapeutic
Recreation Services
Active wheelchair sports programs
throughout the year, including
wheelchair tennis, quad rugby, and
hand cycling
(619) 692-3866 TDD
(619) 525-8247
3325 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Also available at:
Barns Tennis Center
4490 W. Point Loma Blvd.
(619) 225-1391
barnstenniscenter.com
The San Diego Convention Center
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23. Accessible San Diego extends a big Thank You to our
Business Sponsors who make this guide possible:
Access 2 for 1
For qualified persons with disabilities
and their helper/attendant
Good at Old Town Trolley Tours*, Seal Tours*,
San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park,
Hornblower Harbor Cruise, USS Midway Museum
*Call in advance to assure lift service available. People with hidden
disabilities may be asked to provide doctor’s note.