Merced Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Yosemite valley and merced river
View at the Yosemite Valley
The San Luis Reservoir is an artificial lake on San Luis Creek in the eastern slopes of the Diablo Range of Merced County.. It is the fifth largest reservoir in California. Aerial photo.
Daytime view of the historic courthouse, constructed in 1875, of Merced, California, USA.
View of the Half Dome and the Merced River from the Sentinel Bridge in Yosemite National Park
El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

4 out of 5
609 W MAIN STREET Merced CA
The price is NZ$193 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$193
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,727 reviews)
This was the noisiest room I've ever stayed in in my life (I'm 72). There were loud cars and Harley's driving by all night. Also the train kept going by all night. (with lot's of horn). The bathroom was so small there was no room to put any toiletries down. I don't know if it was just my room or ...

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

El Capitan Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced

3 out of 5
1001 S Coffee Street Merced CA
The price is NZ$213 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$213
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merced. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park and Merced ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced

2.5 out of 5
225 S Parsons Ave Merced CA
The price is NZ$171 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$171
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merced. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and the staff were nice. We got to our room about 9:30 pm. It was clean and big and nice, the tv didn’t work neither did the air conditioner or fan. We asked the front desk and they changed the remote batteries, and said they could try to send someone to look at the ac, but ...

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Merced
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Gateway to Yosemite, Mins to UC Merced, Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home.

Gateway to Yosemite, Mins to UC Merced, Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home.

Merced CA
Stay at this holiday home in Merced. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Poker Flats Casino and Regal Hollywood - Merced are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Super excellent, I recommend it, very good service

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Gateway to Yosemite, Mins to UC Merced, Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home.
4BR Family Home w/ Pool. Near UC Merced and Yosemite. Ideal for Extended Stays

4BR Family Home w/ Pool. Near UC Merced and Yosemite. Ideal for Extended Stays

Merced CA
Stay at this holiday home in Merced. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Poker Flats Casino and Merced County Courthouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great place

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

4BR Family Home w/ Pool. Near UC Merced and Yosemite. Ideal for Extended Stays
3BR Stylish Retreat en route to Yosemite, Centrally Located in Merced!

3BR Stylish Retreat en route to Yosemite, Centrally Located in Merced!

Merced CA
Stay at this holiday home in Merced. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park and Merced County ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Very nice home in quiet neighborhood!

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

3BR Stylish Retreat en route to Yosemite, Centrally Located in Merced!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Merced County Courthouse Museum - Merced, California, USA

Merced County Courthouse Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Merced County Courthouse Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Merced County Courthouse Museum

Merced County Fairgrounds

Take the family on an outing to Merced County Fairgrounds during your trip to Merced. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Merced County Fairgrounds

Merced College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Merced College during your travels in Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Merced College

Mercy General Hospital

If Mercy General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Merced.

Mercy General Hospital

Poker Flats Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Poker Flats Casino during your visit to Merced? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Poker Flats Casino

Vista Ranch and Cellars

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Vista Ranch and Cellars during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Vista Ranch and Cellars

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