Merritt Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Merritt
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
We liked evrything about this hotel, check-in was fast and easy, the staff were nice, and we had a great clean room.. I love that they had all the dove essentials like their shampoo, body wash, hand wash and their lotion too. Will stay here again in the future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lack of amenities in room. High cost for room plus parking and resort fee. Will choose a different hotel when we come back next month.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The room was clean and location is great. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The lighting throughout the room was very fluorescent white and not pleasant. The elevator takes a long time and stops at too many floors
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean rooms. Great atmosphere. Rooms were a tad small but overall very comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merritt
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland.
