Merritt, CA
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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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 enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene 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 scene 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 scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour with Free App Audio Packages
Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour
Merritt Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Helpful staff, amenities, and overall great vibes
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean comfortable rooms and excellent customer servic.e.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The room was clean and location is great. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on Feb 28, 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 Feb 27, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great location. Nice staff. Cool rooms
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merritt
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
Downtown Oakland
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
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
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
West Oakland
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Oakland Floats and Children's Fairyland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
