Guidebook for Merced
Food Scene
Enjoy these local favorites.
Turmeric
731 E Yosemite AveA local favorite for Indian and vegan food.
A wonderful breakfast and lunch restaurant that makes their bread from scratch. Try the cinnamon swirl French toast or the chicken salad sandwich. Their pies are also amazing.
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Jantz Cafe & Bakery
3361 G StA wonderful breakfast and lunch restaurant that makes their bread from scratch. Try the cinnamon swirl French toast or the chicken salad sandwich. Their pies are also amazing.
Excellent, fast Mexican food (and burgers too) and some of the best breakfast burritos you will find anywhere.
El Asadero Taco Shop
3532 G StExcellent, fast Mexican food (and burgers too) and some of the best breakfast burritos you will find anywhere.
Thai Cuisine
23 E 16th StEm-tea
3570 G StFantastic local tea and boba spot.
Our personal favorite local restaurant. An excellent downtown choice for a nice dinner.
Bella Luna Bistro
350 W Main StOur personal favorite local restaurant. An excellent downtown choice for a nice dinner.
Another great, local restaurant. When the weather is right, it's tough to find a better spot in town than Five Ten's outdoor seating.
Five Ten Bistro
510 W Main StAnother great, local restaurant. When the weather is right, it's tough to find a better spot in town than Five Ten's outdoor seating.
Shopping
Merced Mall
851 W Olive AveEntertainment & Activities
Regal Hollywood Merced
403 W Main StPlayhouse Merced
452 W Main StA local playhouse that puts on plays year round.
Regal UA Regency
635 Fairfield DrDrinks & Nightlife
17th Street Public House
315 W Main StThe Partisan
432 West Main StreetBlaker Brewing - The Tarmac
1930 Airdrome EntryAwesome new hangout with excellent, local craft beer.
Parks & Nature
Via Moraga
Via MoragaOur favorite local park for little kids.
A small lake right by UC Merced with swimming areas and playgrounds. There is a small fee per car for entry.
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Yosemite Lake
A small lake right by UC Merced with swimming areas and playgrounds. There is a small fee per car for entry.
It's a bit of a drive, but close enough for a day trip. There's no place like Yosemite!
Let us know if you want help planning a trip.
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I-Yosemite National Park
It's a bit of a drive, but close enough for a day trip. There's no place like Yosemite!
Let us know if you want help planning a trip.