Discover the Best of Palm Springs with Ease
Accessible Accommodations
Many hotels and resorts offer accessibility features. Here is a list of hotels that provide comfortable, barrier-free experiences, making them ideal for travelers needing accessible accommodations.
The Kimpton Rowan has wheelchair-accessible rooms, roll-in showers, accessible entrances, and elevators. Many more accessible features are available. The hotel is centrally located downtown.
The Ace Hotel & Swim Club has rooms with wide doorways, roll-in showers, and accessible paths to common areas. They also have casual dining options that are easy to access.
The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel is full-service with accessible guest rooms, roll-in showers, accessible parking, and accessible routes to all amenities. They also offer hearing-accessible rooms with visual alarms and notification devices for doors and phones. This family-friendly hotel has easy access to the Palm Springs Convention Center.
The Hyatt Palm Springs has accessible suites, roll-in showers, hearing-impaired aids, and accessible public restrooms. They have accessible paths throughout the property. The Thompson Hotel is also part of the Hyatt family and offers accessible rooms with wide doorways.
Check with the hotel before booking to ensure they offer the needed accommodation.
Dine With Ease
Enjoy restaurants, cafes, and bars offering accessible seating, restrooms, and accommodations.
Lulu California Bistro has wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating areas, and restrooms. They offer American cuisine with everything from burgers and salads to pasta and seafood.
Sherman's Deli & Bakery has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms and ample space between tables for easy maneuverability. Enjoy classic New York-style deli fare.
The Tropicale has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible restrooms, outdoor seating, and accessible paths. They serve a fusion of American and tropical-inspired dishes.
Rooster and the Pig features an accessible entrance and seating area, plus accessible restrooms. The cuisine is contemporary Vietnamese.
Spencer's has a wheelchair ramp entrance, accessible restrooms, and accessible pathways to outdoor dining areas. Enjoy an upscale American menu with influences from French and Pacific Rim cuisine. They also offer valet parking.
El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, outdoor seating with accessible paths, and accessible restrooms. Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Accessible Activities & Attractions
Discover accessible tours, nature trails, museums, and entertainment options.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has wheelchair-accessible trams, elevators, and accessible viewing platforms. The tramway takes you up to Mt. San Jacinto State Park, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley. The Mountain Station at the top has accessible dining facilities and paved paths, making it an excellent spot for sightseeing, dining, and light hiking.
The Palm Springs Art Museum has wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Wheelchairs are also available for loan. It has wide hallways, spacious galleries, and accessible routes, allowing visitors to enjoy the exhibits comfortably. They also offer assistive listening devices for free.
Moorten Botanical Garden has an accessible entrance and wheelchair-friendly paths in most garden areas. This family-owned garden is home to a wide variety of cacti and succulents.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum has accessible entrances, elevators, restrooms, and wheelchair-accessible exhibit areas. The videos are captioned for those who are deaf or have hearing loss. They also have handicapped parking. This museum celebrates the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
The Palm Springs Air Museum is easily accessible by wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters. A few wheelchairs are free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Transportation Services
Learn about the accessibility and special assistance program at the Palm Springs International Airport.
All SunLine buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps or lifts and designated seating for passengers using mobility devices. Drivers are trained to assist passengers, and audio announcements make navigating easier. SunLine provides fixed-route bus service throughout the Coachella Valley, with routes that cover major attractions, shopping centers, and popular areas in Palm Springs.SunDial Paratransit Service
SunDial is a door-to-door paratransit service for individuals with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route SunLine buses. You must apply in advance and be approved to use this service. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained drivers assist with boarding and disembarking.
Yellow Cab of the Desert offers wheelchair-accessible taxis with ramps and securement systems for mobility devices. The drivers are trained to assist passengers with disabilities.
Major car rental companies such as Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis at Palm Springs International Airport offer vehicles with adaptive equipment, such as hand controls, spinner knobs, and pedal extenders. Many also provide vehicles that can accommodate mobility devices. It's recommended to reserve these vehicles well in advance, as adaptive equipment may need to be installed or transferred.