El Nido California Map

About El Nido, California

El Nido is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 510. The population density is 66.2 people per km². El Nido is located at 37.1349°N, 120.4921°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95317.

El Nido unfolds across a landscape etched by the sun and the gentle flow of the Merced River. It lies 11.6 miles south of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 183°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-east of Santa Rita Park. Here, the earth, a rich ochre under the vast Californian sky, rolls out in broad, fertile plains that hint at the agricultural bounty to come. The air, when the wind breathes from the west, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit, a subtle perfume mingling with the dust kicked up by passing vehicles. The character of El Nido is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, mirroring the slow, steady rhythm of the seasons. The history of El Nido is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Merced County, its economy built on the hardworking hands that coax life from the soil. For generations, this land has been a source of sustenance, with orchards and fields stretching towards the horizon, their emerald hues a stark contrast to the sun-baked earth. The Merced River, a lifeline for the region, whispers tales of journeys past, of pioneers and settlers who found their fortunes in this fertile valley. Though not a place of grand monuments, El Nido possesses a distinct charm, a quiet dignity born of its enduring connection to the land and the people who have called it home.

About This El Nido Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Nido, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.134944, -120.492129. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on El Nido and Merced County.

Detailed location data for El Nido includes the ZIP code (90278), telephone area code (310, 424, 408, 669), county seat of Merced County (Merced), and school district assignment (El Nido Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct El Nido is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.