Coachella is all about music, art, and connection — and that experience should be open to everyone. Whether you use a wheelchair, have limited mobility, or just want a stress-free setup, planning ahead can make all the difference. Here’s how to make your Coachella trip smooth, comfortable, and accessible from start to finish.

1. Getting Around Coachella

The festival has made big strides toward accessibility. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find ramps, paved paths, and helpful staff ready to support guests with mobility needs.

If you use a wheelchair, here’s what to expect:

• Smooth, hard-packed pathways that are easier to roll on without sinking into sand or soft ground.

• Accessible viewing platforms at each major stage, with raised decks that give clear views and space for you and a companion.

• Shuttle access on lift-equipped buses with secure tie-downs; easy rides from hotels or shuttle stops straight to the festival grounds.

• ADA tents and assistance booths across the venue where you can get help, register service animals, or receive an accessibility wristband.coachella.com+1

• Accessible parking and entrances near the main gates, plus drop-off zones and step-free approaches.coachella.com

• Charging stations at accessibility hubs so you can recharge a motorized wheelchair or scooter, as long as you bring your charger and compatible cords.coachella.com

Pro tip: To get the most out of these services, you’ll want to plan ahead. That means registering early for accessibility services to ensure you get the right wristbands and support.coachella.com+1

2. Plan Ahead — It Makes a Difference

Accessible accommodations near Coachella fill up fast, especially for those with mobility requirements. A little preparation can remove a lot of stress.

Here are key steps:

• Book early, whether it’s an accessible rental, hotel, or camping spot. Options that are fully wheelchair-friendly are limited.

• Check real photos and guest reviews that show features such as roll-in showers, wide doorways, grab bars, accessible parking, and flat driveways.

• Reach out to your host or property owner to confirm details like ramp slope, bed height, shower dimensions, or accessible parking layout.

• Plan logistics in advance so you know exactly where shuttle stops are, how far you’ll roll from your accommodation to the shuttle or venue, and what the terrain is like (desert heat, uneven ground, long distances).

3. Celebrate the Music — Your Way

Coachella is about freedom, creativity, and connection. For wheelchair users or those with mobility limitations, it can be a surprisingly freeing experience:

• Rolling through art installations, hearing the music vibrate through the ground, feeling the desert breeze and the energy of thousands of people around you.

• Accessible viewing decks give you great vantage points without crowd pressure.

• Even resting areas and accessible hubs let you recharge and join the festival at your pace.

When logistics are sorted, you can focus on what matters: the music, the art, the friends, the memories.

4. Start with Where You Stay

Your home base sets the tone for the whole weekend. After days full of music and desert adventure, you’ll want a place that’s peaceful, accessible, and comfortable.

If you’re looking for a truly inclusive stay just minutes from the festival grounds, check out our Indio Access vacation home inside the Indian Palms Golf Resort. It includes:

• Wheelchair ramps and wide doorways throughout the house

• A roll-in shower with grab bars for safe, comfortable bathing

• Flat, step-free flooring and accessible parking

• Family-friendly and pet-friendly layout so everyone can enjoy together

• A cozy atmosphere plus relaxing amenities like a private pool & hot tub

It’s a short drive from the Empire Polo Club, where the festival is held — a perfect retreat to relax after long festival days under the desert sky.

✅ Register for Disability Services

To ensure you get the accessibility support (wristbands, companion wristbands, mobility accommodations, etc), register for ADA / accessibility services through the festival:
Coachella Accessibility / ADA page coachella.com