Near 165. Here I5 climbs quite a bit for this area.
I5 in Merced County has a few scenic overlooks south of 152. On a
smoggy day
(like
this one), you probably better keep driving. On a smog free day, or at
sunrise, you will
clearly
see the Sierras. There are more of these north of 152.
Just south of Los
Baños Creek Reservoir (which you can't
access directly from
I5.)
Believe it or not, but this section of I5 is very green in the spring
time.