Merced

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Merced is in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

Located along State Route 99 which runs between the agricultural cities of the eastern San Joaquin Valley, Merced is also a gateway to Yosemite via State Route 140.

Travel Warning

WARNING: The main route into Yosemite from the west, State Route 140, is restricted to one lane of traffic due to landslide on May 29.

[edit] Get in

Merced is served by one major highway (CA 99).

Amtrak's Sacramento/Bay Area-Bakersfield San Joaquin [1] train line runs six times a day, which also offers bus connections between Merced and Yosemite National Park.

In addition to this Merced is served by Greyhound [2] bus via its downtown station.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

The University of California's Newest Campus, UC Merced opened in September of 2005. The campus is open to the public.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • New Energy Yoga, 755 E Yosemite Ave, phone 209-384-9642, [3]. Take a yoga class at Merced's only yoga studio and get ready for that Yosemite hike.

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  • Cafe Sol 3361 G Street. Free Wi-fi access for customers.
  • Paul's Place Restaurant & Bkry 2991 G St, (209) 723-1339. Ethnic and American dishes at very reasonable prices; try the Portuguese linguisa sausage omelet.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Best Western Inn, 1033 Motel Drive, +1 209 723-2163 (fax: +1 209 384-7272), [4].  edit
  • Courtyard Merced, 750 Motel Drive, +1 209 725-1221 (fax: +1 209 725-1222), [5].  edit
  • Days Inn Merced, 1199 Motel Drive, 209-722-2726, [6].  edit
  • Holiday Inn Express, 730 Motel Drive, +1 209 383-0333, [7].  edit
  • Motel 6 Merced North, 1410 V Street, +1 209 384-2181 (fax: +1 209 722-2152), [8].  edit
  • HI-Merced Home Hostel, +1 209 725-0407.

[edit] Get out

  • Yosemite is less than two hours east along State Route 140 by car.
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