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Yosemite Village, California, United States

Nov 1 – 5, 2026 · 5 Days

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Theme for Day 1

San Francisco to Merced: Gateway to the Sierra

Drive east from SF to Merced, a historic railroad town and the last urban stop before Yosemite. Settle in with a hearty dinner.

3 curated stops on today's route
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02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
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Merced County Courthouse Museum

Merced County Courthouse Museum, West 21st Street, Merced, Merced County, California, 95340, United States

Free Entrance View on map
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06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
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The Partisan

$30 / person View on map
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08:00 PM - 08:00 AM
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Merced Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites, 225, South Parsons Avenue, Merced, Merced County, California, 95341, United States

$140 / person View on map
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Merced Inn & Suites

Estimated Rate$140 / night
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Weather Forecast

Live · Open-Meteo
1 Sun65° / 47°Drizzle
2 Mon67° / 47°Overcast
3 Tue74° / 51°Overcast
4 Wed70° / 50°Overcast
5 Thu73° / 56°Overcast

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Destination Travel Guidelines

Electrical Outlets

Type A & B, 120V

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping is expected: 18-22% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, ~15% for taxis.

Local Etiquette

Service is friendly and fast; tipping service staff is customary, not optional.

Currency:US Dollar ($)
Day 1 Budget Cost$170 / day

Total Curated: $950

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