| All listings meet accessibility specifications
for restrooms, entry, seating (if applicable) and nearby parking
listed on our home page
unless otherwise indicated.
For all cultural events, call ahead well in advance to ensure seating
space and special assistance if needed.
PERFORMANCE VENUES
ACTOR’S THEATER
Produces new plays and an annual play festival.
1001 Center St, Santa Cruz 95060
425-1003 • www.sccat.org
Limited accessible seating
CATALYST
Concert, dance hall, bar and restaurant.
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 95060
423-1336 • www.catalystclub.com
- Usually operable elevator lift to the dance floor
- Restaurant accessible
- No elevator to upper (arcade) floor
HENRY J MELLO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Premier performance and concert hall, featuring symphony, latino,
folkloric, taiko drums, and more.
250 East Beach St., Watsonville 95076
763-4047 • www.mellocenter.com
- Six lower level accessible seating spaces
- Elevator up to the balcony where there are two more accessible
seating spaces
KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER
Nonprofit jazz and education center.
320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz 95060
427-2227 • www.kuumbwajazz.org
Accessible performance facility and bar
LOUDEN NELSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Multi-purpose community center, home to Downtown Seniors, Community
Children’s Center, auditorium, daily classes and much more.
301 Center St, Santa Cruz 95060
420-6177 • www.nelsoncenter.com
- Ramped access to meeting rooms on back
(Washington street) side
- Separate ramped entry to performance room
- Stadium seating and wheelchair seating on floor
- Assistive listening equipment available
- Braille signage throughout facility
PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTER
Yoga center, performance and special events auditorium.
1307 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz 95060
425-8893 • www.hanumanfellowship.org
- Accessible auditorium and dining room
(through side door)
- Upstairs studio not accessible
SANTA CRUZ CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Concert and special events auditorium.
307 Church St, Santa Cruz 95060
420-5240 • www.santacruzcivic.com
Accessible seating for all events
THE 418 PROJECT
Community center for the arts.
418 Front St, Santa Cruz 95060
466-9770 •
www.four-eighteen.org
UCSC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Year-round program of dance, drama and special events.
1156 High St, Santa Cruz 95060
459-ARTS • www.ucsc.edu
(follow links to “theater arts center”)
- Mainstage Theater, Media Theater, Second Stage, Music Center
are all accessible
- Elevator in the Recital Hall/Music Center
- Theater Arts Mainstage, Experimental Theater and Second Stage
all offer assistive listening devices to patrons upon request
- If requested in advance (minimum 5 working days), large-print
programs will be provided.
- Every effort will be made to provide sign-language interpretation
if notice is given 6 weeks before opening performance
UCSC SHAKESPEARE SANTA CRUZ
Summer drama festival at UCSC.
UCSC Performing Arts Center
1156 High St, Santa Cruz 95060
459-2159 (ticket office and information)
- Innovative theatrical productions
- Accessible seating indoors and outdoors
UCSC ARBORETUM
Amazing garden collection
1156 High St, Santa Cruz 95060 • 427-2998
www.ucsc.edu (Follow
links to “arboretum”)
Two parking locations — upper and lower lots.
Some accessible paved paths throughout gardens with varying inclines.
Accessible gift shop.
VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
Classes, concerts and special events.
846 Front St, Santa Cruz 95060
454-0478 • www.vetshall.org
- Nearby public parking/transportation
- Elevator to all floors and meeting rooms
- Braille signage throughout facility
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CINEMAS
41st AVENUE
CINEMAS
1475 41st Ave, Capitola 95010 • 476-8841
• New construction, very accessible
DEL MAR THEATER
1124 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 95060
425-0616 • www.thenick.com
- Elevator to mid-level lobby and upper screens
- Wheelchair seating at back of upstairs rooms and scattered
around large downstairs room
- Point of sale (tickets, refreshments) accessible
- Assistive listening equipment available (radio)
NICKELODEON THEATER
210 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz 95060
426-7500 • www.thenick.com
- Screening rooms have wheelchair locations available; Please
ask—may require that staff move a fixed seat in the smaller
rooms
- Assistive listening equipment available (radio)
RIVERFRONT CINEMAS
155 S River St, Santa Cruz 95060 • 426-8383
- Point of sale locations accessible
- Seating rooms with raised accessible seating area in front
third of room
- Assistive listening equipment available (radio)
SANTA CRUZ CINEMA 9
1405 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 95060
457-3500
www.signaturetheatres.com/santacruz/cinema
- Elevator, escalator to screens and toilets
- Accessible seating spread through screening rooms
- Point of sale kiosk and counters accessible
- Assistive listening equipment available (radio)
MUSEUMS/GALLERIES/WINERIES
FELIX CULPA GALLERY
Contemporary art exhibits and sculpture garden.
107 Elm St, Santa Cruz CA 95060 • 421-9107
Wide aisle space between installations
MCPHERSON ART & HISTORY MUSEUM
Features exhibits of local history and contemporary art, and a gift
shop.
705 Front St, Santa Cruz 95060
429-1964 • www.santacruzmah.org
- Elevator to all floors
- Assistive listening equipment is sometimes available (varies
with exhibit)
- Braille throughout facility
SANTA CRUZ NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Exhibits on native peoples, geology and local wildlife.
1305 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz 95062
420-6115 • www.santacruzmuseums.org
Exhibit space is open and accessible, though the tide pool touch
tank is difficult to reach from a chair
SANTA CRUZ SURFING MUSEUM
Over 100 years of Santa Cruz surfing history.
Mark Abbott Lighthouse
West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz 95060
www.cruzio.com/~scva/surf.html
- Small accessible museum
- No restroom
SEYMOUR MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER
Marine research center, aquarium and education center.
100 Schaffer Rd, Santa Cruz 95060
459-3800 •
www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter
- Large-print programs available upon request
- Assistive listening devices available for conferences, lectures
and special events
- Entrance theater has subtitles
STORRS WINERY
Small urban tasting room.
Old Sash Mill
303 Potrero St, #35, Santa Cruz 95060
458-0464
- Locally grown wines
- No public restrooms
Shakespeare Santa Cruz provides accessible
seating for outdoor as well as indoor
performances.
Let us know about your favorite accessible resource, order a print
version of the guide, or just tell us what you think! We welcome
your thoughts, tips, suggestions and contributions.We can be reached
at:
Shared Adventures
90 Grandview St #B101
Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831) 459-7210
quadbee@aol.com
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