Title: Merced River in California - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Merced River Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Merced-River-Hotels.0-l683232002755600384-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to California](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-California.d206.Flight-Destinations)[Merced River Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Merced-River.d683232002755600384.Car-Rental-Guide)[California Vacations](https://expedia.ca/California.d206.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Merced River Tours and Activities ![The Vernal falls in Yosemite is a must see trail. Easy enough for everyone (5 miles), you follow up Vernall river till the top, taking advantage of a magnificent landscape all the way up, with the water of the fall going down in the valley. A must se place in Yosemite...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/ea4e7be3-2755-4422-b53a-e6e807257a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Vernal falls in Yosemite is a must see trail. Easy enough for everyone (5 miles), you follow up Vernall river till the top, taking advantage of a magnificent landscape all the way up, with the water of the fall going down in the valley. A must se place in Yosemite...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/ea4e7be3-2755-4422-b53a-e6e807257a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![So many great views in Yosemite!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/6e6df561-f238-4db2-8634-9a6876e347d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fun hike to this view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/d01bfdc9-f3dd-49ec-9840-227328db5cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just after the rain had come through the lighting was perfect for a reflection picture of Yosemite falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/eae72d0d-d41e-4929-88f0-1002951cf4e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Merced River Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Merced River Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27240000/27238100/27238098/918a7f8f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel CA $814 per person Apr 10 - Apr 15 found 2 days ago Roundtrip flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews) Clean room, attentive staff, parki g available for a fee Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 ![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/ba6cea84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Sofia Hotel Downtown San Diego CA $1,053 per person Apr 15 - Apr 19 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Edmonton (YEG) to San Diego (SAN) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews) Fairly good location Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 ![The LEEF Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113840000/113831500/113831485/55239c28_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The LEEF Hotel Citrus Grove CA $833 per person Mar 31 - Apr 7 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.4/10 Very Good! (326 reviews) Clean, cozy, comfy and they provide lots of towels, tissue, etc. Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Merced County Courthouse Museum - Merced, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6148363/637697ac-2d52-4d5e-841d-500471894d9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Merced County Courthouse Museum You can browse the exhibits at Merced County Courthouse Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Merced. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Merced-County-Courthouse-Museum-Merced.d6148363.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Mariposa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-McClure-Bagby-Recreation-Area-Mariposa.d6308251.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dawson Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dawson Lake during your travels in La Grange. [](https://expedia.ca/Dawson-Lake-La-Grange.d873512867184492544.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Grange Regional Park Explore the great outdoors at La Grange Regional Park, a lovely green space in La Grange. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Grange-Regional-Park-La-Grange.d873514884447592448.Vacation-Attraction) #### Northern Mariposa County History Center You can study the exhibits at Northern Mariposa County History Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Coulterville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Northern-Mariposa-County-History-Center-Coulterville.d6294990.Vacation-Attraction) #### Turlock Lake State Recreation Area You can take time to visit Turlock Lake State Recreation Area during your travels to La Grange. 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