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.
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.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Merritt
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The staff were pretty nice and friendly. The check-in and check-out processes were fast and efficient. The hotel is nice, a bit dated with some remodeling done. But it’s definitely not modern or new. It’s in a good neighborhood and close to a lot of tourist spots. I’m at close to the Moscone so that ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, great bed, good location.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
The room was clean and staff was friendly. There was no fridge or microwave and no water bottles in the room. P
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great hotel. Amazing breakfast, nice staff, great location, specious room and very calm. We had a wonderful stay. Thenk you 😊
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was very rude and slow took them an hour to bring an extra pillow and the room wasn’t the cleanest
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Clean room, staff was great. However, the hotel may be too close to noisy areas in SF to guarantee a restful and quiet night. I had difficulty sleeping without being awoken by police or ambulane sirens and people shouting outside the hotel. As for the complimentary breakfast, there wasn't much. They ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 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 Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach 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 Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
