Merced’s best local businesses
The 218 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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218 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Services
- 14Cafes
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Fashion Fair
OtherIndoor/outdoor mall with nationally known department stores, specialty retailers & restaurants.
Fig Garden Village
Other1-stop shopping at an upscale, charming outdoor shopping center with shaded seating areas.
Shopping mall with various stores, including several discount and grocery retailers.
Mammoth Mall
OtherShopping mall featuring vintage and hype clothing, as well as a variety of other stores.
Strip mall with an array of shops and restaurants, plus a cinema.
Cozy shopping mall since 1969 offering department & specialty stores, plus a food court & an arcade.
Kearney Park
Parks & OutdoorsThis week, when you need room to toss a ball, let the kids conquer a playground, and claim a picnic table, Kearney Park delivers with…
Dog grooming salon offering stylish trims and soothing spa treatments.
Your couch will thank you this week. Paws R Us Pet Grooming handles dogs and cats with a calm, loving touch, from soothing blueberry…
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