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    Merced County Fair

    4.0 (6 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TerceS A.

    This site looks a few years old but it's the only one I could find. 6/11/22, my wife and I attended. We parked a block away and walked and it was ok. I observed that there are many Latin teenage gang members at this fair. I felt relieved to see the presence of Merced PD, Merced Sheriff's Department, police cadets, and even a police anti-gang squad group on foot patrol out in force throughout the exterior and interior of the fair. My wife won ribbons for 3 out of 3 of her art paintings. Truly a blessing. The horse racing and bull rides were way cool. We only bought a tasty large horchata there. It's a small quaint fair with a few hours of fun !!

    Lobster and fries. With a nice cold Chelada.

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    Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

    Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

    3.8
    (1.2k reviews)
    66.1 mi

    As a South Bay resident, this was our go-to park when our kids were younger! I'd say good for any…read moreage, but definitely for the under ten crowd! Such gorgeous grounds, and the trees and foliage are OUTSTANDING! Nice and shady, lots of places to park a stroller for a quick nap. Food and single day entry are pricey--but if you get a pass, the value is fantastic. And you can bring in food and snacks too. Special shout out for the Halloween and Holiday celebrations! Super fun for the kids, abs they even have special drinks for adults. Fantastic water park--hang in the shade while your older kids slide and play!

    I have no idea how I was not tracking this water park for kids years ago. If you have kids 2-15 I…read morethink you will find this a great option to change up a slow weekend. Let me also state that if you think you will use it more than once go with the Premium Membership. It will get you 25% off all food and drink items in the park as well as free parking. That alone makes it a no brainer. You can also buy cups, popcorn containers that you can bring back every time and get free refills. To include, icees, fountain drinks and popcorn. The are $30 for the initial purchase and something like $24 with a premium membership, but it adds up. The park has a little bit of everything, if you want water parks it has two options, smaller on geared for infants to toddlers. And a larger one ideal for 5 and up. It's also great for an adult who wants to cool off on a hot day. They have a lot of rides, most acceptable for 3+ yo children. A few rides have height requirements but most of those are ones parents can't accompany the child. The have a train ride that is for all ages and it circles the entire park allowing you to get off at either stop. A tram ride that travels through a botanical garden and a bunch of rides to occupy the kids. Their food options border on fair/fast food. We tried the Wok restaurant and well I would not recommend it. We tried chicken shish-kabobs it was under whelming. Wait times during peak meal times can be very long so recommend you plan around it or suffer during it. One other consideration, while much of the park is under tree canopy, on a hot day stepping out from under the shade into the open can feel like hell's kitchen. Our last visit temps hit over 100 and being out of the shade was brutal. You will never be more aware of this than at the water park areas, lack of shade into those areas is rough. They have cabanas you can rent but I fear on a hot day the cabanas probably get hot since they have no fans. We will definitely be going back and I urge those of you with kids to give it a try.

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    Cherry Jubilee | June 2025
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    With family and friends at the entrance

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    With family and friends at the entrance
    Island Waterpark

    Island Waterpark

    3.2
    (164 reviews)
    46.3 mi

    My family and I spent a day at the waterpark and I had a blast! I would recommend going as soon as…read morethe park opens which is 11am or even like 30min before because the line does get long to park and as well as the line to get inside! Park closes at 6pm, extended summer hours is 7pm. We went on a Tuesday and Tuesdays are the days they offer their deals. It's buy one get one free basically for $49.99 which I think it's a fair price since individual tickets are from I believe $30-$40. Parking is $5 and if you want to park upfront it's $10. We waited in line for almost an hour to get inside so be mindful if you have a lot of things to carry. Bring a cooler with wheels and a wagon! If you also have a baby stroller that is also allowed inside. The only thing they won't allow you to bring inside is anything glass, alcohol or knives so please precut your fruits and sandwiches beforehand. They do check coolers and bags upfront. We bought Costco pizzas, made pasta salad, charcuterie boards and other knick knack snacks for the kids as well to give you guys ideas on what to bring! Most of the time everyone's gonna be out swimming and on rides and not paying attention on eating lol If you have kids, please take them I recommend and apply sunscreen at all times!

    It's been awhile since I came to Island Waterpark and decided to go on Tuesday deal with friends…read moreand family. The traffic to go inside was busy and took some time to go in and to wait in line. Highly recommend to bring a wagon to carry all your things. I had 6 boxes of pizza to bring in so I'm glad I didn't have to carry it instead just wheel them in. The tubes is mainly for the lazy river because the wave pool it's not allowed. I didn't think it was worth getting tbh. Went on a few slides felt like a kid again. Me and my son enjoyed the wave until the "accidents" were happening in there so they had to clear the crowd a few times to I guess shock the pool. I hope there's plenty of chlorine to kill all the germs because I always think of water parks as a big toilet/bath house lol

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    The Tsunami: A ride that there imbecile employees will unbalance to your death's desire. My child and his friend ALMOST went over the side!
    The Tsunami: A ride that there imbecile employees will unbalance to your death's desire. My child and his friend ALMOST went over the side!
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    Ohana family area
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    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

    4.4
    (530 reviews)
    53.7 mi

    On July 19th I was able to visit Moaning Caverns and had a wonderful experience. I thought the…read morespiral staircase was going to be difficult ( as I am 78 years old ) but I found it to be an easy climb down and back up. The cavern was outstanding and our guide explained in detail the history. There were two young children in our party and they had a great time asking lot's of questions. Overall a great experience.

    Very awesome tour and the gift shop staff is very helpful as well I enjoyed walking around the…read morecavern stage floor they do have a spiral tour which is the one I did, and then a longer tour through parts of the cavern which is a $130 tour called the expedition tour which if you are claustrophobic like me it probably is best to just stick to the spiral tour, the place is just phenomenal to escape the heat in during these times. I would rate a 10 star if I could but this app only lets me do 5 stars. And after the tour you can buy your photo with them at the gift shop for you and your group which is super awesome. I know on you tube theirs a few videos that show the expedition tour but I myself can't even fit in those tight spaces let alone deal with the claustrophobia and fear of heights this was a good and safe tour for me. Thank you guys for providing this! Also heads up for anyone planning on going to spiral tour the stairs is a long way up and a long way down make sure to have a camera strap for your cameras or phones so you do not drop it or lose it. Thanks to all the tour guides and staff! Great job!

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    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

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    Great Wolf Lodge - Manteca

    Great Wolf Lodge - Manteca

    3.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    54.6 mi

    Our experience at Great Wolf Lodge Manteca was very good and a lot of fun. The water slides and…read moreattractions were exciting, especially for younger kids. Teens and older kids can still have a great time, but I think it's best suited for families with younger children. One thing to keep in mind is that it's expensive. Rooms can range from about $200-$400 per night on weekends and during holidays. If you want to save money, I recommend visiting in August, January, or on weekdays like Tuesday or Wednesday, when it's usually less crowded. Also, be prepared to spend extra on activities and food. Many activities cost an additional $10-$20 unless you purchase a Wolf Pass or Paw Pass, which can provide better value. If you're trying to save money, plan ahead. For example, instead of buying the 12 oz candy cup for around $10, consider purchasing the refillable kids' favorite cup and bringing your own candy from a store like Target. Small choices like that can help reduce the overall cost. Overall, we had a great time, but it's definitely not a budget-friendly vacation. If you plan ahead and budget for the extras, it's a fun experience for the whole family.

    It was a wonderful experience for kiddos! Enjoying the water parks, climbing obsticle park while…read morestaying in the hotel in same location is so much convenient. It saves both time and money if you can find the good deal. All staffs at the parks, front desk, restaurants and retail shops are very enthusiastic and friendly. We loved it and are satisfied.

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    Great Wolf Lodge - Manteca
    Great Wolf Lodge - Manteca
    Great Wolf Lodge - Manteca

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    Merced County Fair - amusementparks - Updated August 2026

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