Merritt Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Merritt
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Merritt
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean room, staff made checkin feel rushed, parking too expensive"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was “fine” Things that bothered us - there’s no counter space in the bathroom - there’s tables but other hotel toiletries are on them already leaving little room for your stuff. The sink faucet pressure was sad - you needed to fill a glass of water up in order to brush your teeth. The shower ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"The carpet in our room was dirty.,could have a face lift. Lo action was great. Coffee service was extra ordinary. I was expecting more from the restaurant. Not very clean, ie. sticky tables. Overhaul needed for a great space.,concierge was okay"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The room was way too hot air conditioning. If you wanna call it air conditioning not working very well. Just the fan was on 24 seven."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Merritt
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
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.
