Merced California Family Vacations - Ideas on Hotels Attractions & Reviews

The City of Merced, CA

The city of Merced is located in the state of California and has a population of 76,273 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Merced is Turlock, approximately 21 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Merced, including Applebees, Chipping Enterprises, Braun's California Style Gourment Ice Cream, Burger King and International House of Pancakes. For a larger selection of Merced restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Merced Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Stevinson Ranch, Castle Air Museum, Merced Hills Golf Club, Poquito Lake Golf & Country Club and Hidden Hills Resort & Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Merced please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 2 airports are located in or near Merced:
- Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)
- Modesto City - County Airport (MOD)

Merced, California Climate and Weather

In the month of December, Merced experiences an average high temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 36 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.6 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Merced with daytime temperatures averaging 94 degrees in the summer, and 58 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Merced to receive an average of 2.15 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 0.08 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 112 degrees in the summer and as low as 13 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Merced should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 77 degrees, and nighttime lows of 47.

This is a list of Merced Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!