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.
Airports
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.