Discover Accessible Travel in Palm Springs
We are pleased to welcome visitors of all disabilities. This page features a variety of accessible attractions, museums, recreational activities, and hotels to help visitors and local residents with disabilities discover what they can do in Palm Springs.
Accessible Accommodations
Alcazar Palm Springs offers a poolside queen-accessible room.
The Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs offers accessible studio, king, and one-bedroom suites.
Casa Cody offers a large, accessible king studio with a kitchenette and a dedicated seating area.
Hotel California is wheelchair accessible with grab bars in the shower and no-step doorways.
Hotel Zoso offers accessible rooms with two queen beds, as well as a premium king room. Both have roll-under sinks and lowered bathroom fixtures.
Holiday House offers an accessible room. Select the ADA Accessible room type on their booking page.
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, part of the Hyatt family, also offers accessible rooms with wide doorways.
Ingleside Estate offers a standard accessible guestroom with 32-inch wide openings to common areas and an accessible entrance to the restaurant.
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.
Palm Mountain Resort & Spa offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with one king bed or two double beds, a toilet, and a roll-in shower with grab bars and an adjustable shower head.
Parker Palm Springs offers rooms with either one king bed or two double beds, featuring lowered closets, counters, pull bars, roll-in showers, and handheld shower heads.
The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel is a full-service hotel with accessible guest rooms, roll-in showers, accessible parking, and 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.
Royal Sun Palm Springs offers an accessible king room.
Triada Palm Springs offers classic queen, queen, and king casita-accessible rooms.
WorldMark Palm Springs offers accessible guest rooms.
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.
1501 Gastropub has a step-free entrance, accessible dining areas, low dining tables, and accessible parking.
Lulu California Bistro has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating areas, and accessible restrooms. They offer American cuisine, featuring a variety of dishes ranging from burgers and salads to pasta and seafood.
Sherman's Deli & Bakery features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms, along with 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, seating area, and restrooms. The cuisine is contemporary Vietnamese.
Spencer's features a wheelchair ramp entrance, accessible restrooms, and pathways that lead 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.
Eight4Nine offers a step-free entrance, an accessible dining area, low dining tables, and assistance for visual disability.
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 free assistive listening devices.
Moorten Botanical Garden features accessible entrances and wheelchair-friendly paths throughout most areas of the garden. 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 for people using wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters. A limited number of wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Transportation Services
Palm Springs International Airport
Discover the accessibility and special assistance programs available at Palm Springs International Airport.
Car & Van Rentals
Major car rental companies, such as Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis, at Palm Springs International Airport offer vehicles equipped with adaptive features, including 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.
Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals - 777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, #200-38 | 776.8830
Sun Line Bus Service
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 are unable to use SunLine's fixed-route buses. You must apply in advance and be approved to use this service. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained drivers assist with boarding and disembarking.
Schedule a Driver
Desert Access and Mobility - 471 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, 760.318.1200
Palm Springs Convention Center
The Palm Springs Convention Center is proud to be designated as a Certified Autism Center.