Merced’s best local businesses

The 129 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 18

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129 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants43 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 27
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Great Clips, Aug 27
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Atwater Jewelers, Aug 27
• 04Entertainment5 places · newest: Rancho Del Rey Golf Club, Aug 27
• 05Nightlife7 places · newest: Bellevue Bowl, Aug 27
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Baskin-Robbins, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage0 places
• 08Health & Wellness10 places · newest: Curves, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture13 places · newest: Kids Discovery Station, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden7 places · newest: La Bodega Furniture, Aug 27
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: NK Designs & Gifts, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods2 places · newest: McNamara Sports, Aug 2
• 13Services0 places
• 14Pets3 places · newest: Armstrong's Pet World, Aug 27
• 15Cafes4 places · newest: Jantz Café & Bakery, Aug 27

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• Fashion Fair

  Other

  Indoor/outdoor mall with nationally known department stores, specialty retailers & restaurants.

  645 E Shaw Ave (Fresno) · fashionfairmall.com ↗

• Fig Garden Village

  Other

  1-stop shopping at an upscale, charming outdoor shopping center with shaded seating areas.

  790 W Shaw Ave Ste 260 (Fresno) · shopfiggardenvillage.com ↗

• Heritage Square Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping mall with various stores, including several discount and grocery retailers.

  3300 E Tulare Ave #3110 (Fresno) · heritage-center-fresno.keeq.io ↗

• Mammoth Mall

  Other

  Shopping mall featuring vintage and hype clothing, as well as a variety of other stores.

  902 Fulton St Space E (Fresno) · mammothmall.top ↗

• Marketplace at El Paseo

  Other

  Strip mall with an array of shops and restaurants, plus a cinema.

  6587 N Riverside Dr (Fresno) · shopmarketplaceatelpaseo.com ↗

• Marketplace at Merced

  Other

  Cozy shopping mall since 1969 offering department & specialty stores, plus a food court & an arcade.

  851 W Olive Ave · marketplaceatmerced.com ↗

• Kearney Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  This week, when you need room to toss a ball, let the kids conquer a playground, and claim a picnic table, Kearney Park delivers with…

  6725 W Kearney Blvd (Fresno) · co.fresno.ca.us ↗

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