Los BanosCalifornia
Los Banos, alternatively Los Baños, is a city in Merced County, California, United States. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in Central California, near the junction of State Route 152 and Interstate 5.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Los Banos
Los Banos is a thriving city in central California with an estimated population of 48,684.
Officially, Los Banos is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,868 residents per square mile.
📰 Los Banos News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Los Banos Unique
- The only place in America named Los Banos — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 48,684.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Los Banos
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Los Banos
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Los Banos
- Charleston Elementary
- Crossroads Alternative Education Center
- Henry Miller Elementary
- Lorena Falasco Elementary
- Los Banos Elementary
- Los Banos High
- Los Banos Junior High
- Los Banos Special Education Preschool
- Mercey Springs Elementary
- Pacheco High
- R. M. Miano Elementary
- San Luis High (Continuation)
- Volta Elementary
- Westside Union Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Memorial Hospital Los Banos ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.