A charming town, Merced, CA is only 27 miles southwest of the Lake Don Pedro Golf Community. The ‘Gateway to Yosemite’, you can only imagine the beauty and history that surround the town.
In Lake Don Pedro, residents are a short drive to the quaint shops, fine restaurants and medical facilities in Merced. Boasting an emerging downtown area and a new hospital, Merced is becoming a favorite haunt for Lake Don Pedro residents who want a taste of civilization.
Enjoy Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market where you can design your menu around the day’s freshest finds. On rainy days, you’ll find cinemas and local shopping to keep cabin fever at bay. If it’s night life you want, Merced offers night clubs and restaurants where you can socialize and play.
One of the last of California’s small towns, Merced’s historic downtown, tree lined streets and friendly residents make day trips from Lake Don Pedro a welcome activity.Also home to the University of California, Merced, many of those who work at the University live in Lake Don Pedro because of its easy proximity to campus.


