The Vagabond Inn Merced is located in Merced, Calif., less than two miles from Applegate Park, Courthouse Museum, and the Multicultural Art Center. Nearby points of interest include Lake Merced, Red Rock Winery, Castle Air Museum, and Applegate Zoo.
Complimentary amenities include a daily continental breakfast and newspapers in the lobby. The Vagabond Inn Merced hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area such as Branding Iron, DeAngelos Italian Cuisine, Dennys and New China Caf�. Front desk services are available 24 hours and laundry facilities are also available.
The tastefully appointed guestsrooms are furnished with comfort in mind. Thoughtful room amenities include complimentary wireless high speed Internet access, irons and ironing boards, and daily housekeeping. Complimentary refrigerators and microwave ovens are available upon request.
Yosemite Avalanche Alternate Routes:
Highway 140 has been closed indefinitely. Alternate directions are as follows : FROM THE NORTH (San Francisco, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe) TRAVEL TIME: Manteca to El Portal, 2.5 hours: From Manteca, take SR 120 east. Follow SR 120 east through Oakdale, turning south on SR 120 before reaching Jamestown; Continue east through Moccasin, Big Oak Flat and Groveland to the Big Oak Flat Entrance of Yosemite National Park. Continue on SR 120 to Yosemite Valley. At the intersection of SR 120 and SR 140 in Yosemite Valley, turn right (west) and continue to El Portal (Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite Cedar Lodge, Yosemite Resort Homes, Indian Flat RV Park).
FROM THE WEST (Monterey Bay, Merced, Mariposa) TRAVEL TIME: Merced to El Portal, 2.5 hours: From Merced, take SR 140 east. In Mariposa, turn right on SR 49 and continue to Oakhurst. Turn left onto SR 41 in Oakhurst and continue to the South Entrance to Yosemite National Park (Wawona Road). Continue on the Wawona Road (SR 41) to Yosemite Valley. In Yosemite Valley, travel on Southside Drive to the El Capitan Crossover, left on the Crossover and left again on Northside Drive. Northside Drive travels west, eventually becoming SR 140 which will take you to El Portal (Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite Cedar Lodge, Yosemite Resort Homes, Indian Flat RV Park).
FROM THE SOUTH (Fresno, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo) TRAVEL TIME: Fresno to El Portal, 2 hours: From Fresno, take SR 41 north. Continue on SR 41 to the South Entrance to Yosemite National Park (Wawona Road). Turn left onto Wawona Road (SR 41) and continue to Yosemite Valley. In Yosemite Valley, travel on Southside Drive to the El Capitan Crossover, left on the Crossover and left again on Northside Drive. Northside Drive travels west, eventually becoming SR 140 which will take you to El Portal (Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite Cedar Lodge, Yosemite Resort Homes, Indian Flat RV Park).
FROM THE EAST (Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes) TRAVEL TIME: Lee Vining to El Portal, 1.5 hours: Call 1 800 427 ROAD to confirm whether Tioga Pass is open. From Lee Vining, take SR 120 west. Continue on Tioga Road (SR 120) through Yosemite National Park. At Crane Flat, turn left onto Big Oak Flat Road. At the intersection of SR 120 and SR 140 in Yosemite Valley, turn right (west) and continue to El Portal (Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite Cedar Lodge, Yosemite Resort Homes, Indian Flat RV Park).
Rates:
38 - 44
Number Of Rooms: 76
Number Of Floors: 2
Check In Time: 2 p.m.
Check Out Time: 11 a.m.
Amenities:
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Vagabond Inn Merced
1215 R St
Merced, CA 95340
Driving Directions:
From Modesto Airport:
Highway 99 take V/R exit.
Take 1/2 block to corner of 12th & R Street.
From Merced Municipal Airport:
Turn left onto Albatross Avenue.
Turn left onto Thorton Road.
Turn right onto SR 140 and turn off onto ramp.
Merge onto SR 59 East and at the O Street exit turn off onto ramp.
Turn right onto R Street.