Welcome to Visalia, the first Certifed Autism Destination! This bold initiative is a proud expression of the openness that is inherent to Visalia and demonstrates the powerful impact of an entire community coming together to make all travelers feel welcome.

We believe that all visitors should explore our city and nearby amazing national parks with confidence knowing they are welcomed with compassion, kindness and understanding. Visalia, California prioritizes accessibility and inclusion for our visitors. Our tourism partners, hospitality businesses and civic entities are working to ensure that our destination is the perfect destination for your next vacation and want you to travel with confidence which is why many of our partners invested time and resources to complete specialized training to become Certified Autism Centers.

In the nearby Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, travelers with all abilities are encouraged to visit. Through the Parks' video series, travelers can see what the parks have in place to assist visitors.

We look forward to having you come explore Visalia.