Two verified accessible Fourth of July options in San Francisco for limited mobility: Ocean Beach bonfires with drive-up access, and a seated comedy festival at The Function with ADA entry.

For anyone recovering from knee surgery or dealing with limited mobility this Independence Day, San Francisco offers a few accessible options that won't require extensive walking.

The most straightforward choice is the Ocean Beach bonfire celebration (free, Saturday, July 4, 6am-9:30pm). Fire pits are first-come, first-served in designated rings between stairwells 15 and 20, and you can drive directly to the beach parking lots along the Great Highway. The main accessibility consideration is sand navigation, but you can stay close to paved areas and still enjoy the atmosphere. Fires must be extinguished with water only — no sand covering.

For indoor entertainment, SF's Free 4th of July Comedy Festival at The Function offers seated comedy with comics from Cobbs and SF Sketchfest (Saturday, July 4, shows at 7pm and 9pm). Located at 1414 Market Street, the venue is street-level with ADA accessibility. Entry is free for the first 50 RSVPs per show, otherwise $25 at the door. All attendees must meet a two-drink minimum, with non-alcoholic options counting toward the requirement. The venue is 21+ only and cashless. Reachable via Muni lines 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 21, 31, and Civic Center BART station.

Note on backyard concerts: Those intimate backyard shows you heard about operate in a legal gray area and aren't publicly advertised or tracked. The only verified intimate show is Kevin Moan + The Howling at Punk Majesty Underground (July 11, $7), but it requires stairs and isn't ADA accessible.

For transit, most Muni buses are wheelchair accessible, and ride-share services can drop you directly at each venue. Ocean Beach has accessible parking near the fire pits, while The Function offers street-level entry.