Merced · Merced County, CA
Sports & Recreation in Merced
Scout analyzed 39 Merced places and surfaced the ones that actually fit sports & recreation.
Places analyzed
39
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots

Family
Oh Wow Nickel Arcade

Food & Drink
Scotts Diner

Food & Drink
Strings
Italian chain presents traditional dishes including pizzas, pastas & calzones in a low-key setting.

Outdoors
Fahrens Park
The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course.

Outdoors
Rahilly Park
A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path.

Food & Drink
Jantz Café & Bakery

Food & Drink
Yum Yum Donuts
Longstanding donut shop offering many flavors & varieties, plus sandwiches & drinks.

Family
Merced's Applegate Park Zoo
This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife.

Food & Drink
Tandoor Table

Food & Drink
Yosemite Station
Homestyle joint featuring classic American fare, all-day breakfast & student & senior specials.

Food & Drink
Black Bear Diner Merced
Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.

Arts & Culture
Merced County Fair

Outdoors
Henderson Park

Food & Drink
La Finca Branding Iron
Classic American chophouse serving steak, seafood & prime rib in a sophisticated dining room.

Outdoors
Lake Yosemite Recreation Area
Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters.

Food & Drink
The Mainzer

Food & Drink
Em-Tea

Food & Drink
Coffee Bandits

Outdoors
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds.

Outdoors
McNamara Park
Community park offering over 8-acres of green space & recreational amenities, including a pool.

Food & Drink
Destino's
Homemade pastas & other Italian classics served with cocktails in an easygoing, bi-level setting.

Food & Drink
Bella Luna
Warm, comfy Italian bar/eatery since 1995 with thin-crust pizza, seasonal dishes & artisanal breads.

Food & Drink
Five Ten Bistro

Food & Drink
Bagel Tyme
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