Our Mission
We believe that everyone has the right to access the outdoors and we also recognize that access means different things to different people; therefore, we do not offer accessibility ratings. Rather, we provide accessibility details to help you make informed choices about places to visit based on your access needs.
Disclaimer
The content on this website covers the California Coast and portions of inland Northern California. It does not cover the entire state.
ACCESS CRITERIA
 Fully Accessible |
 Partial Accessible |
Features are designated accessible if they meet the criteria listed below. We used the ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines) and California’s Title 24 as a basis for reviewing the accessibility of various features such as restrooms, parking, and picnic tables, however we are not making a determination of compliance with any access regulations. When a feature meets most but not all the criteria, it is designated as having partial accessibility, and we have noted which criteria it fails to meet. |
Restrooom
- Is reached by an accessible path of travel
- Entry and stall doors have at least 32″ clearance
- Has 5′ x 5′ turnaround space
- Has grab bars on back wall and at least one side
- Has clear space for lateral transfer
- Toilet height is 17″-19″
- Roll-under sink has knee clearance at least 29″ high and 30″ wide
Trail Grade
The grade of ramps and inclines is measured by a ratio. A typical ramp is 1:12, meaning that the slope rises 1” for every 12” of length. Gentle slopes are less than or equal to 1:12, while steep slopes, by varying degrees, are greater than 1:12. We assigned each trail one of the following classifications:
- Level
- Gentle
(1:12 or less) - Mostly gentle
(mostly gentle slopes with some steeper sections) - Steep
(multiple stretches that are > 1:12) - Very steep
(possibly dangerous without assistance)
Visitor Center
- Is reached by an accessible path of travel
- Has level or ramped entry
- Entry door has at least 32″ clearance
- Has 36” clear pathways to navigate inside
Parking
- Identified by the international access symbol and has an adjoining access aisle
- Located on a firm and stable surface
- Is level or on a slope not greater than 2 percent
Fishing Pier
- Has level access onto the pier and at least a 32” wide pathway.
- Safety regulations require that railings be 42”, which may limit views and fishing access from a seated position.
Picnic Table
- Path of travel is firm and stable
- Located on a level, firm, and stable surface
- Has at least 27″ knee clearance
- Seating is either at end of table or on the sides
Terrain
- Hard:
Paved, boardwalk, asphalt, brick - Firm:
Hardened natural surface, decomposed granite/crushed stone with stabilizer - Moderately firm:
Gravel/crushed stone or dirt mix with firm underlayment. - Soft:
Engineered wood fiber, loose gravel, loose dirt. - Very Soft:
Loose deep gravel, sand, or dirt.
THE ICONS
Hiking
Biking
Swimming
Boating
Accessible Boat Launch
Camping
Fishing
Wildlife Viewing
Family-friendly
Beach Wheelchair / All-Terrain Device
Electricity
WiFi
Roll In Shower
Accessible Entry
Food
Barbecue
Firewood
Restroom
Parking
Picnic
Dogs
Visitor Center
Docent Led Tours
Not Verified
Partially Accessible Restroom
Partially Accessible Parking
Partially Accessible Picnic
Partially Accessible Entry
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Land Acknowledgement
We recognize that we live and work upon the unceded ancestral lands of many Indigenous peoples and that, as the original stewards of these lands, they understand the interconnectedness of all things and have maintained harmony with nature for millennia. Indigenous communities still live and work on these lands today. We embrace our responsibility to learn from and protect their cultural and traditional connections to the land. Please join us in offering respect to the Elders – past, present, and future.
