Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Castle Airport (MER).
History
Merced is a city in and the county seat of Merced County, California, United States, in the San Joaquin Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 86,333, up from 78,958 in 2010. Incorporated on April 1, 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council–manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.
Where to stay
609 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340 · elcapitanhotelmerced.com
575 N Bear Creek Dr, Merced, CA 95348 · bearcreekinnmerced.com
151 S Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95341 · ihg.com
1199 Motel Dr, Merced, CA 95341 · fairbridgeinns.com
1001 S Coffee Street, Merced, CA 95341 · hilton.com
1983 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341 · wyndhamhotels.com
1215 R St, Merced, CA 95341 · wyndhamhotels.com
229 S Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95341 · marriott.com
750 Motel Dr, Merced, CA 95340 · marriott.com
225 S Parsons Ave, Merced, CA 95340 · hilton.com
1001 Motel Dr, Merced, CA 95341 · choicehotels.com
1033 Motel Dr, Merced, CA 95340 · bestwestern.com
2010 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341 · mercedinnandsuites.com
136 W 21st St, Merced, CA 95340
951 Motel Dr, Merced, CA 95341
Indoor
1410 V St, Merced, CA 95340 · motel6.com
1315 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340 · slumbermotelmerced.us
1439 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340 · sjmotel.yolasite.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Fast Food Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1101 West 18th Street, Merced, 95340 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 731 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340 · quicklymerced.com
Barbecue, Cafe · Hanger Cafe · 26 Macready Drive, Merced, 95341 · hangarbbq.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3630 G Street, Merced, 95340 · locations.jamba.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 09:30-23:00; Su 09:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1786 West Olive Avenue,… · pandaexpress.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3110 R Street, Merced, 95348 · locations.panerabread.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1445 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, 95340 · popeyes.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 145 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 230 West 15th Street, Merced, 95340 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 1435 V Street, Merced, 95340 · blackbeardiner.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 3630 G Street, Merced, 95340 · mountainmikespizza.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3110 R Street, Merced, 95348 · locations.chipotle.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-10:30,11:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-11:30,12:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 516 West 18th Street, Merced, 95340 · toniscourtyardcafe.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1334 West Olive Ave, 95348 · sizzler.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 779 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 3110 R Street, 95348 · yogolicious.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 731 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340 · turmericindianmerced.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 809 South Coffee Street, Merced, 95341-9524
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 1794 West Olive Avenue, Merced, 95348
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 779 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340 · tcmerced.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 731 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340 · stringsitaliancafemerced.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 755 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340 · teriyakidon.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream ice cream · 779 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 125 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, 95340
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 455 West Olive Avenue, Merced, 95348
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Pizza restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 3544 G Street, Merced, 95340
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-10:00,11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-10:30,11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning ·…
Cafe · cafe · 3361 G Street, Merced, 95348
Fast Food · fast food · 1750 R Street, Merced, 95340
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Fast Food Features: takeaway · 300 West Olive Avenue, Merced, 95348 · locations.carlsjr.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 3570 G Street, Merced, 95340
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Su[2,-1] off · 2840 G Street, Merced, 95340
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 720 Carole Avenue, Merced, 95341 · restaurants.subway.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2016 East Childs Avenue, Merced · locations.kfc.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 575 West Olive Avenue, Merced, 95348 · locations.pizzahut.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 1075 West Olive Avenue, Merced, 95348
American, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1734 West Olive Ave, 95348 · restaurants.applebees.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Laid back brick-oven pizzeria chain. Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 · 3524 G Street, Merced, 95340
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1798 West Olive Ave, 95348 · locations.deltaco.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1111 Motel Drive, Merced, 95341
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 1052 West Main Street, Merced, 95340
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Merced
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Airports
Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) 2.5 mi to the centre
Merced, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 1 route: Los Angeles
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Castle Airport (MER) 7.1 mi to the centre
Merced, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Los Banos Municipal Airport (LSN) 27 mi to the centre
Los Banos, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Flying M Airport 11 mi to the centre
Planada, CA, US
Chapman Farms Airport 17 mi to the centre
Chowchilla, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Castle Airport (MER); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCE has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Los Angeles).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Merced, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Stanislaus County, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Yosemite, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach