From sandy shorelines to scenic bluffs, California’s 840-mile coastline is one of the state’s greatest treasures. Yet for many people, physical barriers can make coastal recreation difficult or even impossible. That’s why Orange County Coastkeeper’s Beach and Coast Accessibility Program exists: to ensure all Californians and visitors can enjoy the coast, regardless of mobility level.
In partnership with the California State Coastal Conservancy, we fund organizations and agencies along California’s coast to purchase, maintain, and promote adaptive equipment that welcomes more people to our beaches. By expanding access, we’re helping build a coastline that is inclusive, vibrant, and truly open to all.
To date, Coastkeeper has distributed more than $340,000 to partners making a real difference in their communities. Today, we’re proud to spotlight one organization that continually inspires us: NatureTrack.
PHOTO: NatureTrack and Ramp It Up team members
With support from the Beach and Coast Accessibility Program, NatureTrack purchased six Freedom Trax units: battery-powered, joystick-controlled attachments that connect to manual wheelchairs and allow users to navigate sand, hiking trails, and even snow.
We invite you to explore the photos below, captured during a recent outing to Bolsa Chica State Beach. They reflect the independence, connection, and joy that accessibility makes possible.
Serving much of Southern California, NatureTrack fosters a lifelong fascination with nature through outdoor field trips and immersive experiences. Their commitment to accessibility embodies what this program is all about.
Together, with partners like NatureTrack, we’re removing barriers and opening the coast to more people every day.
PHOTO: Three beachgoers at Bolsa Chica, one using a Freedom Trax machine
PHOTO: Two wheelchair users at Bolsa Chica State Beach
PHOTO: NatureTrack team preparing equipment for a wheelchair user
PHOTO: Wheelchair user exploring Bolsa Chica State Beach with a Freedom Trax machine
