Patrons with Disabilities

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Accessible parking exceeding what is required by law is provided in our main parking lot off Jimmy Durante Boulevard with paid parking admission of $10.00. All parking is first-come, first-served.

Free parking & accessible transportation are available at Horsepark every day that the Fair is open. This also is available at our off-site parking lots that operate on weekends. Please see the Parking page for details.

One companion or personal assistant is admitted at the admission gate at no charge with the paid admission of the disabled person. (Please note: This courtesy does not extend to admission at concerts that require tickets or midway rides.)

Accessible entrances to the Fair are the O'Brien and West Gates. The O'Brien Gate is closest to accessible parking and off-site parking lot shuttles. The West Gate is where the North County Transit District buses stop.

Wheelchair & electric scooter rental locations are at the O'Brien & Arena Gates. New this year is a motorized scooter reservation service. Please see the Strollers, Wheelchairs, Lockers page for prices and important information. Guests with disabilities are permitted to bring in motorized scooters with three or more wheels to be used as a mobility device.

Map noting accessible routes & TDD locations are available at Information Booths & Guest Services.
Download copy of map noting accessible routes

Concert early line-up and admission is allowed for people needing assistance. People requesting this assistance should come two hours before the start of the concert to the third floor of the Grandstand next to the center escalator and elevator. Please let the Ambassadors (staff in blue shirts or jackets) or Fair staff know that you need assistance. The person with a disability will be allowed early access with four companions (for paid shows and reserved-seat sections of other shows, everyone will need to have a ticket). Additional family members or friends will need to wait in line with the rest of the public. Saving of more than two seats is prohibited.
Seating and ticket-buying information for Fairgoers with disabilities

Carnival rides policy for Fairgoers with disabilities

A private restroom large enough for a wheelchair plus a caregiver is available at Guest Services.

Service animals are welcome at the Fair. Relief areas are designated with signs in three locations: on the west side of Bing Crosby Hall, between the hall and the Seaside Pavilion; Paddock area, behind the stage on the bark surface in the tunnel leading to the racetrack; and in the Sparkletts Water Infield by the restrooms near the racetrack.

Reasonable accommodations for most services can be provided with at least 72 hours of notice. Please allow at least two weeks' notice for American Sign Language interpreter service. If additional assistance is needed, please contact Amy Billburg 858-792-4217 or abillburg@sdfair.com