Met first with Liz and then with Devin. Both were extremely helpful and friendly. Went over all of…read moremy options and answered all of my questions. Event went off without a hitch and everyone that was there said how good the food was and how friendly the staff was. Will definitely use this venue again

We hosted an event here and it was decorated beautifully. Gateway gardens staff is very friendly…read moreand are willing to help if any problems do occur. Great prices. Very understandable, they were willing to work with the school to host a fraternity banquet and were very open minded about payment plans.

Holiday Inn Express, Merced is our go to place when we visit our Son at UC Merced. I remember the…read morefirst year at his school brought a lot of uncertainty in an unfamiliar place. Unexpectedly, Maria was the first person to make us feel welcomed in Merced. She always greets us with a warm smile and makes sure that we have everything we need. Whenever we plan a trip to Merced, my wife says "book us a room at Maria's place". We look forward to staying with Maria two more years. We just might have to invite her to our Son's graduation. I think air fresheners are needed throughout the facility. It smells a bit dingy and dated in rooms and common areas. The facility appears clean, but the smell suggests it's not.

This hotel was nice and clean and quiet. Lots of fast food place close by. Walkable. And there's a…read moreDutch Bros across the street. Their breakfast was really good. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Italo-American Lodge is an institution of Merced! What a great location for events. The main…read moredinning room can fit over 100 people seated with room for a dance floor. There's also a side hall for over flow and bar. There's even a stage for performers or a DJ. I've been here for two separate events and everything has worked out nicely because of the wonderful management.

This hall has a bar with select liquor options. Good options though. The room sizes are pretty big…read more There's a parking lot attached to the building so you don't have to park on the street unless it is full. I was here for my great aunt's memorial service and it was nice. They had a projector to let us have a slide show. I'm not sure how many rooms the hall has, but I noticed two. The bathrooms were clean and didn't smell and were stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. The overall cleanliness of the building was good.

Pretty small and half-filled with farm animals, but all very cute and admission is very cheap. You…read moreprobably wouldn't need more than an hour here as it's a brief circuit. Free street parking and when we went it was cash only.

Small zoo, but well loved. Loved the misters on the hot day! The animals looked well cared for. I…read morefelt the bears' enclosure seemed awfully small for such large animals.

I have so many childhood memories here, so this place gives me a deep sense of nostalgia. I came…read morehere most recently for Cinderella from the World Ballet Series (Nov '23) and it was a great experience! This is the best stage in Merced and I absolutely love the castle-like designs in the auditorium. The ushers and concession folks are very helpful. Prices are also pretty fair for consumables ($7 for a jumbo popcorn, $4 for soda/water/candy, $7 for beer/wine). Come enjoy a show!

Very nice Theatre! There is lots of room, clean, and the sound is great in the theatre.read more

A great place to have an event. Two weeks ago we had a…read morefamily birthday for 70 year-old mother-in-law who was so happy to be acknowledged and have such a lovely time . The employees are friendly and helpful. The food trucks have great food. They had a vintage car show while we were there, and those cars were stellar a real treat This place has earned its top notch reviews. It is excellent. Give them a try.

Was visiting family in Central California and went to The Tarmac for lunch on a Saturday afternoon…read more The variety of food from the trucks outside was real good and the selections were real tasty. The vibe from the staff and patrons was awesome. Felt like hangout with neighbors. The beers were great, but the Mocha ( or chocolate) Martini took the prize at lunch. The DJ playing that afternoon was awesome! Had the crowd going with 90's and early 2000s jams! Great experience!

An excellent place to volunteer!…read more This is a review of Coexist with Wildlife Day, which was awesome: a bio blitz, some volunteer work and tacos from a food truck with a band. Also free Otter Pops!

I really enjoyed visiting the River Pky. We gathered for a meeting and for some attendees, it was…read moretheir first visit and the atmosphere was amazing for all. I have been back just to enjoy the grounds. So pretty!

This was is so good fun at course covers the exploration of the elements- point, line shape,…read moretexture, if please like ask Color and the principals- balance, hoist the first coloured pencil and crayon. The Easiest Thing To Remember was as good beautiful Artwork today. This wasn't Karen that she would tomes from my Family and Friends.

The Multicultural Arts Center in Merced is an unwelcoming place. As the coordinator of a Latinx pop…read moreup market in the Central Valley, I experienced very unprofessional and rude behavior from Kat, the centers manager. Not only did I experience this behavior but also several of the Latinx vendors that were present that day at the event. They felt so unwelcome and experienced such rude and unprofessional behavior they expressed they would not vend at the MAC in the future. I have coordinated many events in various multicultural centers, art galleries and private venues and have never encountered the level of unprofessionalism that I encountered at this location. After the event, I messaged the executive director of the center to explain my experience and that of the vendors. My message was completely ignored, further convincing me they do not care about the experience of those who visit, attend and participate in events at the center.

Club Mercedes has been in Merced for 67 years and I consider it one of the cities best kept…read moresecrets. Come by and enjoy a cold beer or a free dinner on the last Wednesday of each month. One of the best places to visit in Merced.