Accessible Beaches in the U.S. Southeast

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Alabama

• Gulf Shores Beach Accessibility
  Source: City of Gulf Shores
  Link: gulfshoresal.gov/1268/Accessibility
• How to Come to Your Senses on Alabama’s Accessible Beaches
  Source: Curb Free with Cory Lee
  Link: curbfreewithcorylee.com/2021/04/14/come-to-your-senses-alabama-accessible-beaches
• Fun Wheelchair-Friendly Activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
  Source: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
  Link: gulfshores.com/blog/things-to-do/wheelchair-accessible-things-to-do-in-gulf-shores-and-orange-beach

Florida

• Wheelchair Friendly Beaches
  Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  Link: myfwc.com/license/accessibility/wheelchair-friendly-beaches
• List of Wheelchair Accessible Beaches in Florida by County
  Source: Spin the Globe
  Link: spintheglobe.net/dir/2019/08/28/list-accessible-beaches-florida
• Best Wheelchair Accessible Beaches in Florida
  Source: Spin the Globe
  Link: spintheglobe.net/dir/2019/08/28/the-best-wheelchair-accessible-beaches-in-florida
• Wheelchair Accessible Beaches on the Florida Atlantic Coast
  Source: Spin the Globe
  Link: spintheglobe.net/dir/wheelchair-accessible-beaches-on-the-florida-atlantic-coast
• Wheelchair Accessible Beaches in the Florida Panhandle
  Source: Spin the Globe
  Link: spintheglobe.net/dir/wheelchair-accessible-beaches-in-the-florida-panhandle
• Most Wheelchair-Accessible Beaches in the Palm Beaches
  Source: Discover the Palm Beaches
  Link: thepalmbeaches.com/blogs/most-wheelchair-accessible-beaches-palm-beaches
• Gulf Islands National Seashore Accessibility (Florida and Mississippi)
  Source: National Park Service
  Link: nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm
• 10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Panama City Beach, Florida
  Source: Curb Free with Cory Lee
  Link: curbfreewithcorylee.com/2022/04/10/wheelchair-accessible-things-to-do-in-panama-city-beach
• 9 of the Best Wheelchair Accessible Beaches in Florida
  Source: Curb Free with Cory Lee
  Link: curbfreewithcorylee.com/2020/09/12/best-wheelchair-accessible-beaches-in-florida

Other Florida Recreational Access

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection:  Florida Coastal Access Guide
  Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  Link: floridadep.gov/rcp/coastal-access-guide
• Florida State Parks – Accessible Facilities
  Note: Choose the Amenities tab to find parks with “Accessible Amenities.”
  Source: Florida Park Service – State Parks
  Link: floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails
• Florida State Parks General Accessibility Information
  Source: Florida Park Service – State Parks
  Link: floridastateparks.org/accessibility
• Florida Recreation Resource Referral Network
  An older database that is searchable by Florida county and type of resource to find accessible recreation Programs, Products, Destinations, and Events.
  Source: Florida SportsAbility Alliance/ Florida Disabled Outdoor Association
  Link carme.pnmi.com/fdoa_org_v2/Database/RRD
• Barrier-Free Travel; Favorite Florida State Parks for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
  Travel guide written in 2016. See links to other Barrier-Free Travel guides on this page.
  Source: Emerging Horizons
  Link: emerginghorizons.com/barrier-free-travel-favorite-florida-state-parks-for-wheelers-and-slow-walkers

Georgia

• Jekyll Island Beach Accessibility
  Source: Jekyll Island Authority
  Link: jekyllisland.com/visiting/beach-accessibility
• Golden Isles Beaches Accessibility
  Source: Golden Isles CVB
  Link: goldenisles.com/things-to-do/beaches/beach-faq
• Handicap Access on Tybee Island
  Source: VisitTybee.com
  Link: visittybee.com/info/handicap-access
• Is Tybee Island Wheelchair Accessible?
  Source: VisitTybee.com
  Link: visittybee.com/article/wheelchair-accessible
• Tybee Island Beach Accessibility Policy and City Transition Plan
  Source: City of Tybee Island
  Link: cityoftybee.org/164/Accessibility
• Exploring Tybee Island as a Wheelchair User: Is Tybee Island Wheelchair Accessible?
  Source: Curb Free with Cory Lee
  Link: curbfreewithcorylee.com/2019/09/25/tybee-island-wheelchair-accessible

Mississippi

• Gulf Islands National Seashore Accessibility (Florida and Mississippi)
  Source: National Park Service
  Link: nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm
• Long Beach Wheel Way Helps Those with Disabilities Enjoy the Beach
  Source: WLOX – Biloxi, MS
  Link: wlox.com/2020/03/07/long-beach-wheel-way-helps-those-with-disabilities-enjoy-beach

North Carolina

• Access for All in Wilmington and Its Island Beaches
  Source: Wilmington and Beaches CVB
  Link: wilmingtonandbeaches.com/articles/post/access-for-all-in-wilmington-and-its-island-beaches
• 13 of the Most Fun Things to Do in Wilmington NC and Its Island Beaches
  Source: Curb Free with Cory Lee
  Link: curbfreewithcorylee.com/2018/06/21/fun-things-to-do-in-wilmington-nc
• Carolina Beach Accessibility
  Source: Carolina Beach, NC
  Link: carolinabeach.org/visitors/boardwalk-district/handicap-accessibility
• Outer Banks Accessible Beaches
  Source: Official Tourism Authority for Dare County’s Outer Banks
  Link: outerbanks.org/plan-your-trip/beaches/accessibility
• Outer Banks Beach Access
  Source: OBX Beach Access
  Link: obxbeachaccess.com/outer-banks-handicap-beach-access
• Brunswick Islands, North Carolina Beach Accessibility
  Source: Brunswick County, NC Tourism Development Authority
  Link: ncbrunswick.com/plan/accessibility

South Carolina

• SC Low Country We’re Accessible
  Source: Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission
  Link: southcarolinalowcountry.com/were-accessible
• 3 Wheelchair-Accessible Beaches Within 4 Hours of Charlotte
  Source: Charlotte Magazine
  Link: charlottemagazine.com/3-wheelchair-accessible-beaches-within-4-hours-of-charlotte
• “Seas” the Day: 3 Accessible Beaches for Families with Special Needs
  North and South Carolina beaches with sensory-friendly activities and wheelchair-accessible amenities.
  Source: Charlotte Parent
  Link: charlotteparent.com/seas-the-day-3-accessible-beaches-for-families-with-special-needs
• Beach-Going Wheelchairs & Beach Access in Myrtle Beach
  Source: Visit Myrtle Beach
  Link: visitmyrtlebeach.com/things-to-do/beaches/beach-going-wheelchairs
• S.C. Beach Communities Offer Special Wheelchairs, Modified Paths to Help Disabled Visitors
  Source: Post and Courier
  Link: postandcourier.com/news/s-c-beach-communities-offer-special-wheelchairs-modified-paths-to-help-disabled-visitors/article_42ff8d56-3754-11e8-9020-33814ef25950.html
• Folly Beach Is Handicap Accessible
  Source: Folly Beach
  Link: follybeach.com/folly-is-handicap-accessible
• City of Folly Beach’s ADA Accessible Beach Walkover
  Source: Charleston County Greenbelt Program
  Link: greenbelt.charlestoncounty.org/projects/Folly-Beach-ADA-Accessible-Beach-Walkover

Other Beach Access

• 10 Accessible Beaches in the U.S. to Visit for Disability Awareness Month
  Six are in the Southeast region.
  Source: Lonely Planet
  Link: lonelyplanet.com/articles/accessible-beaches-in-the-us
• 9 U.S. Beaches That Welcome Wheelchair Users
  Four are in the Southeast region.
  Source: Smarter Travel
  Link: smartertravel.com/wheelchair-accessible-beaches-us
• 10 Best Accessible Beaches in the USA
  Four are in the Southeast region.
  Source: Spinal Cord.com
  Link: spinalcord.com/blog/10-best-accessible-beaches-in-the-usa