City on the Rise in the heart of California

Over

90,000

people


262

sunny days per year

175+

eateries


25+

grocery, health and ethnic food stores

20+

gyms, yoga studios and dojos


15+

places to grab coffee, tea and boba

City on the Rise in the heart of California

Over

90,000

people

262

sunny days per year

175+

eateries

25+

grocery, health and ethnic food stores

20+

gyms, yoga studios and dojos

15+

places to grab coffee, tea and boba

Nearby Recreation

Learn More!
Lakes Icon

10 Large Lakes


Rivers Icon

2 rivers

Ski Resort Icon

3 ski resorts


Campgrounds Icon

35 campgrounds

exchequer mountain bike park

Exchequer Mountain Bike Park overlooks scenic Lake McClure and offers 700 acres with 900 feet of elevation change.


bikeways

Merced boasts one of the top city bikeway systems in the U.S.

Lakes Icon

10 Large Lakes


Rivers Icon

2 rivers


Ski Resort Icon

3 ski resorts


Campgrounds Icon

35 campgrounds


exchequer mountain bike park

Exchequer Mountain Bike Park overlooks scenic Lake McClure and offers 700 acres with 900 feet of elevation change.


bikeways

Merced boasts one of the top city bikeway systems in the U.S.

Nearby Recreation

Learn More!
Lakes Icon

10 Large Lakes


Rivers Icon

2 rivers

Ski Resort Icon

3 ski resorts


Campgrounds Icon

35 campgrounds

exchequer mountain bike park

Exchequer Mountain Bike Park overlooks scenic Lake McClure and offers 700 acres with 900 feet of elevation change.


bikeways

Merced boasts one of the top city bikeway systems in the U.S.

Nearby Recreation

Learn More!
Lakes Icon

10 Large Lakes

Rivers Icon

2 rivers

Ski Resort Icon

3 ski resorts

Campgrounds Icon

35 campgrounds

exchequer mountain bike park

Exchequer Mountain Bike Park overlooks scenic Lake McClure and offers 700 acres with 900 feet of elevation change.

bikeways

Merced boasts one of the top city bikeway systems in the U.S.

ways to get around merced

taps.ucmerced.edu/transportation
mercedthebus.com
taps.ucmerced.edu/transportation/zipcar
taps.ucmerced.edu/ transportation
mercedthebus.com
taps.ucmerced.edu/ transportation/zipcar

ways to get around merced

ways to get around merced

taps.ucmerced.edu/transportation

mercedthebus.com

taps.ucmerced.edu/transportation/zipcar

Day Adventure, Anyone?


Check out our Outdoor Experience Program or take a free bus ride to Yosemite National Park for hiking, water activities, winter sports, stargazing, rock climbing, horseback riding, biking and more!


Catch Amtrak to San Francisco for a Giants game. UC Merced students enjoy a 40% discount on all Friday night games and other select games.


Snowboard, ski or sled at Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley Mountain Resort or China Peak.


Visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or step into history as you explore nearby towns shaped by the California Gold Rush.

Day Adventure, Anyone?


Check out our Outdoor Experience Program or take a free bus ride to Yosemite National Park for hiking, water activities, winter sports, stargazing, rock climbing, horseback riding, biking and more!


Catch Amtrak to San Francisco for a Giants game. UC Merced students enjoy a 40% discount on all Friday night games and other select games.


Snowboard, ski or sled at Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley Mountain Resort or China Peak.


Visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or step into history as you explore nearby towns shaped by the California Gold Rush.

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