Accessible Destinations in California

40 wheelchair-accessible destinations in California with detailed accessibility information: Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), San Diego Zoo, Yosemite National Park, Exploratorium.

• Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles) – A free public observatory on Mount Hollywood. All four public levels are reachable by elevator or ramp, and both theaters have wheelchair s…
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (Los Angeles) – The largest art museum in the western U.S., on Wilshire Boulevard. Every gallery, restroom and outdoor space is wheelchair accessible.
• San Diego Zoo (San Diego) – A large canyon zoo in Balboa Park with steep grades in places, a free ADA shuttle inside the grounds and wheelchair and scooter rentals.
• Yosemite National Park (Yosemite) – Granite cliffs and waterfalls in California's Sierra Nevada, with a paved wheelchair-accessible route to Lower Yosemite Fall and Glacier Po…
• Exploratorium (San Francisco) – A hands-on science museum on Pier 15. Every gallery is reachable by wheelchair, and all public doors have automatic openers.
• Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) – Aquarium of the Pacific is a Long Beach, CA aquarium that gives Accessible America travelers a concrete, plan-ahead stop with visitor facil…
• California Academy of Sciences (San Francisco) – California Academy of Sciences is a San Francisco, CA museum that gives Accessible America travelers a concrete, plan-ahead stop with visit…
• Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey) – Monterey Bay Aquarium is a Monterey, CA aquarium that gives Accessible America travelers a concrete, plan-ahead stop with visitor facilitie…
• Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) – The Happiest Place on Earth welcomes families to experience classic Disney magic with thoughtful accessibility features throughout both the…
• Golden Gate Bridge / Alcatraz (San Francisco) – Two iconic San Francisco landmarks offering stunning bay views and fascinating history, both fully accessible to wheelchair users.
• Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (Sequoia & Kings Canyon) – Home to the largest trees on Earth and one of the deepest canyons in North America, these sister parks in the Sierra Nevada offer ancient g…
• Death Valley National Park (Death Valley) – America's hottest, driest national park offers otherworldly desert beauty with accessible trails and stunning salt flats.
• Great Wolf Lodge Southern California (Garden Grove) – Family resort featuring an indoor water park, themed suites, and interactive adventures designed for accessibility and fun.
• Lake Tahoe (Lake Tahoe) – One of North America's most spectacular alpine lakes, with wheelchair-accessible beaches, adaptive sports programs, and scenic gondola ride…
• Palm Springs (Palm Springs) – Palm Springs offers desert relaxation with accessible attractions like the famous aerial tramway and inclusive accommodations in a stunning…
• Raging Waters Los Angeles (San Dimas) – Southern California's largest water park in San Dimas, with accessible pathways, ADA-compliant entry, and over 50 rides and slides for all…
• Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Park) – America's first theme park offers classic rides, boysenberry treats, and thoughtful accessibility accommodations in sunny California.
• LEGOLAND California (Carlsbad) – A family theme park in Carlsbad built around LEGO creativity, with ADA-accessible attractions, an Assisted Access Pass for guests with disa…
• SeaWorld San Diego (San Diego) – Experience marine life up close through thrilling rides, educational shows, and interactive animal encounters at this iconic San Diego ocea…
• Balboa Park / Coronado Island (San Diego) – San Diego's cultural crown jewel - 1,200 acres of Spanish Colonial architecture housing 17 museums, performing arts venues, and beautiful g…
• Joshua Tree National Park (Joshua Tree) – A striking desert wilderness where twisted Joshua trees, massive boulder formations, and two distinct desert ecosystems meet under some of…
• Lassen Volcanic National Park (Lassen Volcanic) – A volcanic wonderland of bubbling mudpots, steaming fumaroles, pristine alpine lakes, and wildflower meadows in the remote mountains of Nor…
• Pacific Park (Santa Monica) – Santa Monica's iconic oceanfront amusement park offers thrilling rides and classic carnival fun with spectacular Pacific Ocean views.
• Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles) – Universal Studios Hollywood brings movies to life with thrilling rides and behind-the-scenes magic in the heart of Los Angeles.
• Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur) – One of the world's most dramatic coastal drives, with accessible pullouts overlooking ocean cliffs, wheelchair-friendly state park trails,…
• Pier 39 (San Francisco) – San Francisco's most-visited waterfront attraction, with accessible dining, shops, and the Aquarium of the Bay right on the bay - plus famo…
• Napa Valley (Napa Valley) – California's legendary wine country has more accessible tasting rooms than you'd expect - from lowered tasting bars to paved estate grounds…
• Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) – A classic California beach town with a Victorian boardwalk amusement park, accessible beaches with loaner wheelchairs, and a surf culture t…
• Avalon, Catalina Island (Catalina Island) – A charming island escape 22 miles off the Southern California coast, with flat waterfront streets, accessible ferry service, and one of Cal…
• Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea (Monterey / Carmel) – Two of California's most beautiful coastal destinations side by side - Monterey's world-class aquarium and historic Cannery Row meet Carmel…
• Paso Robles (wine region) (Paso Robles) – A laid-back Central Coast wine region with over 200 wineries, many wheelchair-accessible tasting rooms, and one of California's most relaxe…
• Redding (Redding) – A Northern California gateway city anchored by the iconic Sundial Bridge - a fully accessible, free landmark spanning the Sacramento River…
• San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo) – A charming Central Coast city known for its walkable downtown, Hearst Castle day trips, accessible beaches with loaner wheelchairs, and one…
• Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara) – Santa Barbara's stunning coastline meets world-class dining in this charming coastal city where accessibility and beauty go hand in hand.
• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) – California's classic seaside boardwalk offering carnival rides, games, and oceanfront dining with vintage charm and year-round family fun.
• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo) – A one-of-a-kind theme park in Vallejo combining roller coasters and thrill rides with marine life shows, animal exhibits, and live entertai…
• South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa) – Southern California's premier luxury shopping destination in Costa Mesa, fully ADA-compliant with wheelchair loans, accessible parking, and…
• Getty Villa Museum (Pacific Palisades) – Greek and Roman art in a re-created Roman country house above the Pacific. Free entry by reservation, with loaner wheelchairs and accessibl…
• The Getty Center (Los Angeles) – A free art museum on a Los Angeles hilltop, reached by a wheelchair-accessible tram with elevators throughout and free wheelchair loans at…
• The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (San Marino) – 130 acres of gardens with art galleries and a research library. Every building is accessible, and a wheelchair-ready shuttle loops the grou…