Recreation
Merced County offers a variety of recreational activities from water sports/activiteis, to hiking, athletic events, and bicycling.

Social
The night scene is coming alive in Merced providing residents with a variety of social events from Playhouse Merced which offers local and professional talent on stage, to musical establishments offering everything from the Blues to Rock, and weekend excursions from the Cultural Arts Festival to Native American Indian Festival. Dining is also a treat in Merced County for those looking for cultural diversity. From Basque to Indian, the county also serves up a variety of steak houses and Mexican restaurants scattered throughout its region.

Shopping
From the Revitalized Downtown area in Merced to speciality and antique shops scattered throughout the County, new Malls in Merced and Farmer's Markets on both the East and Westsides, Merced offers something for everyone.