Merced: Middle

of the Action 

In the heart of the San Joaquin Valley is a place you must see. Historic buildings and upscale restaurants along Main Street. Brick-paved walkways and mural-covered alleys. Basked in the glow of sunlight, vintage neon, and the Milky Way. Welcome to Merced.  
 
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Main Street Merced
One of the fastest-growing cities in California
90,000+ population
Within 2 hours of Yosemite, San Francisco, and Modesto
Yosemite National Park
San Francisco
Modesto
A UC Merced student in Yosemite.

“I camped in Death Valley for the first time. I saw the Milky Way for the first time.” 

-Jessica Rivas

Top Student Recommendations

  • Best place to eat: Little Oven Pizza 
  • Best coffee shop: ASIP 
  • Best late-night hangout: Billiards on Main 
  • Best outdoor excursion: Yosemite National Park 
  • Best hike nearby: Lake Yosemite 
Student seated at Little Oven Pizza.

Experience UC Merced for yourself.

Meet current students, explore classrooms and living spaces, and get your questions answered during an

in-person visit.  

 
first. further. forward.

University of California, Merced

5200 North Lake Rd.

Merced, CA 95343