We are visiting for 4 days/3 nights next June. I think we will stay in Anaheim as it is close to disneyland but we will also want to go to Hollywood. Is it practical to take a car? My husband has a disabled parking badge here in the UK and we are planning to apply for one in california (he uses a wheelchair) so will there be places to park or is it best to use buses? We could change hotels but as we are doing 3 weeks of travelling and living out of suitcases I would prefer to stay in one place for the 3 nights.
All hints and tips appreciated!!! :)
disabled parking in LA or public transport?????????
Ideally, I would change hotels. Anaheim and the eastern edge of L.A. are 45 to 60 minutes apart by car (90 minutes apart via public transit). In addition, the city of L.A. is quite spread out so you could spend an hour driving from one end of it to the other (or longer via public transit).
How many days will you be at DL? If it%26#39;s just for a day, then you don%26#39;t need to stay in Anaheim. If it%26#39;s for 2 days, then I would change hotels.
As far as disabled parking is concerned, we have a lot of it. Look for the blue signs or the sidewalks painted blue: these are indicators of handicapped parking. Our buses are also equippd with ramping and %26#39;kneeling systems%26#39; that make access easy.
You can also take the train from Anaheim to downtown L.A. and then transfer to the metro rail system in our city (or to one of the dozens of buses that pull up behind Union Station (in downtown L.A.) or in front or along side of it. It is a true transportation hub for our city providing transfer to all areas.
In general, I%26#39;m not a big fan of driving back and forth from Anaheim to L.A. (although many visitors do it).
disabled parking in LA or public transport?????????
Yes, Anaheim is close to Disneyland.
Transportation: with you husbands wheelchair it may be best to hire a limo telling them of the special need.
';My husband has a disabled parking badge here in the UK and we are planning to apply for one in california (he uses a wheelchair) so will there be places to park or is it best to use buses?';
Apply for the blue plaque here, hire your own car, and take advantage of the parking places for the disabled, that are located everywhere. Beside the parking spots being doubled wide in order to open the car door all the way, they are always located at entrances to stores and attractions. That will be very helpful for you.
I believe your situation calls for a ';travel parking placard'; for non-residents. See the California Department of Motor Vehicles website for the application form:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg195.pdf
Most places have lots of disabled parking spots (sadly, many spaces are taken-up by scammers who%26#39;ve ';bought'; their placard via a corrupt doctor%26#39;s note). A placard also entitles you to park in residential permit areas (often found near the beach or popular attractions), green curbs, and metered spaces for free.
Thanks for all your help. Having read all your tips and the FAQ%26#39;s I think we will take the risk and stay in Hollywood (I had been put off by reports that it was quite seedy but it seems slightly more %26#39;central%26#39; and within my budget!)and travel to the theme parks, beaches etc.
Hollywood is not seedy, some of the most high end restaurants , bars and clubs are in the area. Some people(especially on here) still think that way because it was really seedy in the early 90%26#39;s. Since then billions of dollars have been poured into the neighbourghood and when you come to visit you will see plenty of constructionsites for new high end condos. So no worries there.
That said, any bus or subway in Los Angeles will be able to acomendate your husband, they are all eqipped with devises and space on the bus to get you wherever you want to go
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