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Things to see in Merced, California (United States): 11 places and when to go
Merced, California is a town in United States with around 96,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), History (3), With kids (1). The best known are California's Great America, Mission Santa Clara de Asís and Triton Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.3026, -120.4819
- Population
- About 96,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · History (3) · With kids (1) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 171 km as the crow flies
What to see in Merced, California
The places in and around Merced, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- California's Great AmericaTheme park in Santa Clara, California132 km
- Mission Santa Clara de AsísSpanish mission in Santa Clara, California129 km
- Triton Museum of ArtArt and local history museum in Santa Clara, California131 km
- Merced TheatreTheater and movie theater in Merced, California, United States241 m
- Castle Air MuseumMilitary aviation museum in California11 km
- Merced National Wildlife RefugeNature reserve in California20 km
- Jacob Hamblin HouseHistoric house in Utah, United States605 km
- Merced County CourthouseCounty courthouse in Merced, United States of America483 m
- Bank of Italy, MercedBuilding in Merced, California168 m
- Bay SpaHot spring bath133 km
- Blaker Brewing - The TarmacBrewery11 km
When to go to Merced, California
The best time to visit Merced, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunBest time14:33
- JulBest time14:20
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Merced, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 171 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Angels Camp13 places86 km
- Fresno, California19 places88 km
- Yosemite National Park24 places93 km
- Auberry16 places98 km
- Stockton, California10 places102 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Merced, California?
The best known: California's Great America, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Triton Museum of Art, Merced Theatre, Castle Air Museum. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Merced, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Merced, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 171 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Merced, California as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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