El Capitan

Located in the heart of downtown Merced, El Capitan invites guests to rediscover the vibrant traditions of California’s Central Valley. The 114-guestroom hotel is a Golden State original, reborn in 2021 with approachable sophistication and modern comfort in a turn-of-the-century property. El Capitan offers three distinct dining experiences that call upon the bounty of the Central Valley, a region famous for producing more than a quarter of the nation’s agricultural output. Known as the “Gateway to Yosemite,” Merced is the perfect basecamp for exploring the region’s wide-open spaces and outdoor recreational activities.