We highly encourage anyone who needs accommodations to arrive early (generally one hour before the show begins) and check in with a venue manager who can assist you with entry via our Priority Access Line to get settled before general ticket holders enter the theater. That said, whenever you arrive, please check in with a venue manager (any staff member or volunteer can direct you to the right person) who can help assist you.
If you attend an SFFILM event, please fill out the Film Event Accessibility Scorecard! Your feedback will help us continue to make our events more accessible.
BAMPFA
2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94720 United States
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
It’s easy to navigate.
Are there steep hills?
No.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating in the theater?
There is an elevator to the left at the base of the stairs to the theater.
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
Yes.
Is there unscented soap in restrooms?
Yes.
Do you offer any hearing assistance devices?
Yes. Both headphones and wireless neckloop devices are available. We also offer Closed Captioning when applicable. We have 6 USL CCR-100 devices.
Is there an ADA contact person?
Please contact BAMPFA in advance at bampfa@berkeley.edu
Do you offer any closed captioning devices?
Yes, please ask a BAMPFA staff member for assistance!
Do you offer any audio description devices?
Yes, please ask a BAMPFA staff member for assistance!
The Castro Theatre
429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 United States
https://thecastro.com/venue-info/
Public Transportation & Parking
Parking is limited in the area, we encourage carpooling and use of public transportation. Though the Castro does not own or operate any garages, metered street and lot parking is available through SFMTA and other private providers. Please actively monitor time restrictions to stay current on payment.
The nearest public transportation hub is Castro Station.
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
It’s easy to navigate.
Are there steep hills?
No.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No.
Are there easily navigable curb cuts?
Yes.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating in the theater?
Please find a Venue Manager onsite at the theater for help with wheelchair and accessible seating. Wheelchair seating is available throughout the theater and in some spaces will require staff assistance to operate a lift.
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
The men’s room and a single stall ADA restroom are located on the ground floor. The women’s room is located downstairs.
Do you offer any hearing assistance devices?
Yes, the Castro Theatre has 12 assisted listening devices. Please ask a Castro Theatre staff member for assistance!
Do you offer any closed captioning devices?
Yes, the Castro Theatre has 4 individual closed captioning devices. Please ask a Castro Theatre staff member for assistance!
Do you offer any audio description devices?
Yes, the Castro Theatre has 4 individual audio description devices. Please ask a Castro Theatre staff member for assistance!
Grand Lake Theatre
3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 United States
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
Some crosswalks and intersections near-by have navigable curb cuts.
Are there steep hills?
Not directly by the theatre.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating in the theater?
Theatre door staff will ask patrons with mobility devices if any assistance is needed. The majority of wheelchair spaces are in the center of the main theater.
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
Yes, there is a single stall accessible restroom on the first floor to the right when entering the theater.
Is there unscented soap in restrooms?
No.
Do you offer any hearing assistance devices?
Yes, please ask a Grand Lake staff member for assistance!
Do you offer any closed captioning devices?
Yes, please ask a Grand Lake staff member for assistance!
Do you offer any audio description devices?
Yes, please ask a Grand Lake staff member for assistance!
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF)
2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94720 United States
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
It’s easy to navigate.
Are there steep hills?
No.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating in the theater?
There is an elevator to the left at the base of the stairs to the theater.
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
Yes.
Is there unscented soap in restrooms?
Yes.
Do you offer any hearing assistance devices?
Yes. Both headphones and wireless neckloop devices are available. We also offer Closed Captioning when applicable. We have 6 USL CCR-100 devices.
Is there an ADA contact person?
Please contact BAMPFA in advance at bampfa@berkeley.edu
Do you offer any closed captioning devices?
Yes, please ask a BAMPFA staff member for assistance!
Do you offer any audio description devices?
Yes, please ask a BAMPFA staff member for assistance!
Marina Theatre
2149 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Public Transportation & Parking
The Marina District and Presidio neighborhood are served by Muni bus lines 28, 30, 43, and PresidiGO Shuttle. Walking times from transit stops to theaters vary between 1–15 minutes. Metered parking is available around the neighborhood or for $4.00/hour at these nearby lots:
Premier Theater at One Letterman
1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA 94129 United States
(at the Yoda Fountain)
Public Transportation & Parking
The Premier Theater at One Letterman is located in the Presidio at 1 Letterman Drive #B. Transit options include Muni Line 43 and the Presidio GO Shuttle. The easiest way to find directions to this theater is by having your GPS navigate to the Yoda Fountain. Street parking and paid underground parking ($6/hour) is available at the theater. When you arrive, follow the signs to find underground parking.
Letterman One Parking Rates (as of 03/24)
- Daily rate: $6.00/hour
- Daily maximum before 12:00 am: $24.00
- Overnight Parking: $40.00 flat rate
- Garage closes from 12:00 am – 4:00 am
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
The easiest way to find directions to this theater is by having your GPS navigate to the Yoda Fountain. There are accessible pathways from all directions, and guests who choose to park in the parking structure will take the elevator directly to the theater lobby.
Are there steep hills?
Not directly by the theater.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating in the theater?
Please check in with a venue manager when you arrive.
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
Yes.
Is there unscented soap in restrooms?
No.
Do you offer any hearing assistance devices?
Yes, this theater is equipped with 10 assisted listening devices that increase volume for the individual user.
Do you offer any closed captioning devices?
Yes, this theater is equipped with 10 devices that display individual closed captioning for the user by clamping onto the armrest at your seat.
Do you offer any audio description devices?
Yes, this theater is equipped with 10 devices that offer individual audio description with a pair of headphones for the user, connected to a device that is clamped onto the armrest at your seat.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM)
200 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 United States
Parking and Transportation
The closest accessible Muni Metro station is the Van Ness Station, and accessible Muni lines serving the area include the J Church, K Ingleside, L Taraval, M Oceanview, N Judah, and T Third lines, as well as the F Market Line and various bus routes.
There are several places to park in Hayes Valley and Civic Center in San Francisco including metered street parking, lots, and parking garages. Here are the two closest parking garages:
Performing Arts Garage: 360 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102. Entrance on Grove, between Franklin and Gough
Civic Center Plaza Garage: 355 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
It’s easy to navigate.
Are there steep hills?
No.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No, though there may be construction on nearby sidewalks.
Are there easily navigable curb cuts?
Yes.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating in the theater?
The theater is on the 11th floor, and is accessible via elevator. SFCM staff will be stationed to help guests navigate the elevators.
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
Yes. Bathrooms are on the 11th floor, not in the lobby.
Do you offer any hearing assistance devices?
There are no hearing assistance devices available for this program.
Do you offer any closed captioning devices?
There is no closed captioning available for this program.
Do you offer any audio description devices?
There is no audio description available for this program.
SFMOMA
151 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 United States
Public Transportation & Parking
SFMOMA is located near the Montgomery Street and Powell Street stations for BART and SF Muni Light Rail.
Many bus lines have stops within a block of the museum near the intersection of 3rd St & Mission St, including the 8, 8AX, 8BX, 14, 14R, 15, 30, 45, 91, 101, 130, and 150. The Transbay Transit Center is only two blocks away.
SFMOMA’s garage at 147 Minna Street is a few steps from the museum’s entrance on Third Street. Parking onsite directly supports the museum and its programs.
Hours
7 a.m.–11 p.m. (daily)
Rates
$4 per 30 minutes
$26 up to 10 hours
$35 up to 24 hours
SFMOMA members receive 25% discount and non-members are offered a 10% discount*. Please visit the Haas Jr. Atrium on Floor 1 for validation.
*Note: parking discounts are only available for the first 3.5 hours — anything after 3.5 hours is a flat rate of $26 for up to 12 hours.
Accessibility
You can read more about accessibility at SFMOMA here: https://www.sfmoma.org/visit/accessibility/
The museum and Phyllis Wattis Theater are wheelchair accessible. The Phyllis Wattis Theater is on the ground floor of the building. Please note there is not a water fountain nearby, so we encourage guests to bring their own water bottles. There is no other food or drink allowed inside the theater.
The Phyllis Wattis Theater is not, by default, equipped with closed captioning or audio description devices. If you would like to request accessibility accommodations for any SFFILM screenings at this venue, please reach out to ADA@sffilm.org, and we would be happy to work with you to help make our events accessible.
2026 SFFILM Festival Lounge
1008 General Kennedy Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
FAQs
FAQs in formation.
SFFILM FilmHouse
455 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Public Transportation & Parking
SFFILM Filmhouse is approximately a 20 minute walk from Civic Center BART station. Metered street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods, and is generally free after 6pm and on Sundays.
FAQs
How easy is it to navigate the surrounding area for a wheelchair?
It is easy to navigate.
Are there steep hills?
No.
Are there ripped up sidewalks?
No.
Are there easily navigable curb cuts?
Yes.
Are there any special ways to get accessible seating?
SFFILM Filmhouse is located on the second floor of the building. There is an elevator in the rear of the building. A staff member is happy to escort you to the elevator, especially if it is your first time in the space!
Are there accessible bathroom stalls?
Yes. On the SFFILM Filmhouse level, there is a women and men’s restroom, both with ADA stalls. There is also an all-gender, ADA accessible restroom on the ground floor.