Local Info

Things to do:

• Lake Yosemite (walking distance, about a mile from teh conference center)

• Kid’s Discovery Station (about 5 miles from campus)

• Applegate Park Zoo (about 7 miles from campus)

• Castle Air Museum (about 10 miles)

• Merced National Wildlife Refuge (about 25 miles)

• Yosemite National Park  (about 70 miles) Please note that a reservation is required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park on October 12, 13, or 14 between 5 am and 4 pm.

Restaurants: There are many restaurants near the University of California, Merced and the (recommended) hotels, including cafes, international restaurants, and other restaurants:

• Jantz Cafe & Bakery

• Mainzer

• Bella Luna

• Turmeric Indian Cuisine

• Thai Cuisine II

• The Branding Iron