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Things To Do
El Capitan Hotel
Merced’s oldest & proudest establishment, El Capitan Hotel is a choice location for off-the-beaten-path exploration. A better interpretation of a road-trip pit stop, the hotel features 114 guest rooms, a historic theater, and four distinct dining experiences, all reflective of California's Central Valley. Come as you are. *Discounted Booking Link Under TRAVEL Tab*
Mainzer
Mainzer stands proudly in the center of downtown Merced and has for many decades. Mainzer flawlessly blends historic architectural features with today’s amenities essential for your 21st century celebrations. Eat: Unapologetically delicious comfort food. Drink: As if craft cocktails wasn’t enticing enough, how does a wall of pour your own tap beers and a vast selection of finely curated local and regional wines strike you? Play: Watch the game on the big screen (or the many little screens), play a competitive game of foosball or ping pong with your besties. Skeeball? Yes please and it's free! And all your favorite board games including giant scrabble AND tic tac toe. Watch: Imagine watching a movie in your living room with your 50 closest friends…THAT is Mainzer cinema, plush couches and chairs, food to go from Mainzer and your favorite classics…PERFECT. Listen: Enjoy live music from local, regional and an occasional national artists.
Rainbird
Rainbird celebrates the farms and farmers of its Central Valley home and revels in their bounty. The prix fixe seasonal menu leads guests on a multi-course journey through local produce and regional fare, paired with artisan cocktails and finely curated wine. (Located Inside El Captain Hotel)
Native Son
At the intersection of social, university, and business life, locals and travelers cross paths at Native Son to partake in lattés, craft cocktails, artisan bites and spontaneous exchanges that have made this casual eatery a must-stop in Merced’s budding downtown vibe. (Located inside of El Captain Hotel)
Joystiq
Arcade - Bar - Kitchen Play All Day. Play All Night.
Regal Hollywood - Merced
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.