The best things to do in Los Banos

17 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Oh Wow Nickel Arcade packs Merced with retro legends like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and Galaga, plus pinball, air hockey, skee ball and a ton of…

100 W Olive Ave (Merced)

Oh Wow Nickel Arcade packs Merced with retro legends like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and Galaga, plus pinball, air hockey, skee ball and a ton of modern ticket games. Grab the kids or your most competitive friends, rack up tickets, then claim prizes like it’s your personal victory lap.

From the Merced newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus…

748 Story Rd (San Jose)

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus hands-on education programs that turn curiosity into giggles. Low-stress, high-smile San Jose staple when you need an easy kid win this week.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Golfland San Jose

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Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

976 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000 (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Long-standing municipal golf course offering a bar and cafe, plus upgraded greens.

7492 N Riverside Dr (Fresno)

Long-standing municipal golf course offering a bar and cafe, plus upgraded greens.

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Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

1901 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

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Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

1000 Old Quarry Rd (San Jose)

Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

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Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

260 Bernal Rd (San Jose)

Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

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This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

3630 Hillcap Ave (San Jose)

This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

1230 W Main St (Merced)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Doxa Outdoors

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Rental spot for snowboards, paddleboards and kayaks, plus stand-up paddleboard rentals and lessons.

340 W Fallbrook Ave Ste 102 (Fresno)

Rental spot for snowboards, paddleboards and kayaks, plus stand-up paddleboard rentals and lessons.

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Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

23600 McKean Rd (San Jose)

Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

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Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094 (San Jose)

Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

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Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

2306 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

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Golf driving range with a sports bar and restaurant serving pizza, hamburgers, and beer.

3536 Santa Fe Dr (Merced)

Golf driving range with a sports bar and restaurant serving pizza, hamburgers, and beer.

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Syctron

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Huge arena with immersive play features, plus a 360 zipline, a stunt fall and climbing structures.

7057 N Marks Ave (Fresno)

Huge arena with immersive play features, plus a 360 zipline, a stunt fall and climbing structures.

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Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

2995 Tuers Rd (San Jose)

Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

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