About Los Banos

A proud, family-oriented community deep in the heart of Merced County, Los Banos is a great place to raise a family and offers a much desired quality of life. Primarily made up of one large tight-knit neighborhood community, the hard-working people of Los Banos preserve the character of this small-town with their own warm personality and welcoming outlook. Originally spelled Los Baños, meaning “the baths” in Spanish, the town is named for a nearby spring that feeds natural wetlands in the western San Joaquin Valley. The Grasslands Ecological Area, home to rare California Grasslands Habitat is also a product of these natural springs and the area’s beautiful year round weather. It’s no surprise Los Banos residents and families enjoy a variety of fishing, hunting and bird watching in their spare time with the proximity of the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge which includes the Kesterson Unit, East Bear Creek, West Bear Creek and the Blue Goose Unit. Served by the Los Banos Unified School District, the City of Los Banos, and the Los Banos Municipal Airport, residents are only a few hours from the booming metropolises of San Francisco and San Jose, and only 1 ½ hours from the Pacific Ocean, perfect for a weekend or day trip with the family. Browse Los Banos homes by its 93635 zip code, or Find an Agent through our site familiar with Los Banos real estate and the neighboring cities of Merced, Delhi and Gustine.