Title: Visit Merritt: Best of Merritt, Oakland Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Merritt](https://expedia.ca/Merritt-Oakland-Hotels.0-n712426915520880640-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Merritt Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Merritt.d712426915520880640.Car-Rental-Guide)[Merritt Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Merritt.d712426915520880640.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Merritt ## Oakland ![Kaiser Building, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/712426915520880640/df22edb4-32b0-4b06-a9be-3b67a00c35d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaiser Building, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/712426915520880640/df22edb4-32b0-4b06-a9be-3b67a00c35d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Merritt Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oakland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Oakland.dx601762) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Vacation-Attraction) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Vacation-Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Zoo which includes night scenes, zoo animals and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Alameda-County-Coliseum-Airport-District.d502580.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fox Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640465/2a2e19ff-e200-4ab4-947d-e8358787055e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Fox-Theater-Downtown-Oakland.d553248621532640465.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) CA $66 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) ![Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852618/2d36c05c-4a19-49ee-83c7-78e22378ede0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise CA $190 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alcatraz-visit-with-night-option-and-sf-bay-cruise.a852618.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) CA $79 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![California Academy of Sciences General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission CA $67 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details) ![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Night Tour CA $123 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details) ![Lombard Leap: 90 Minute City Highlight Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49885200/d3a61720-49ea-4cc4-b827-0b7aa299b648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour CA $67 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-francisco-lombard-st-loop-50-min-best-city-highlights-tour.a49885200.activity-details) [See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Merritt Hotel Deals ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA CA $185 CA $217 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,345 reviews) Clean room, nice staff. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=712426915520880640) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA CA $201 CA $293 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,349 reviews) It was central to the local attractions and the daily breakfast was excellent. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=712426915520880640) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/b8dfc462_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA CA $190 CA $224 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,890 reviews) Rooms are perfect and staff is super friendly definitely recommend! Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=712426915520880640) ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA CA $231 CA $272 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,021 reviews) Everything is closed and is to easy to find transportation. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=712426915520880640) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA CA $162 CA $191 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,455 reviews) Windows are dirty: please have them cleaned more often Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=712426915520880640) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/e1a4da25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA CA $98 CA $172 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) Manager was really nice made our stay possible Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=712426915520880640) [See all 4,985 properties in Merritt](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026®ionId=712426915520880640) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_712426915520880640) ## Check Merritt hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=712426915520880640&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Merritt ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Antonio While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-San-Antonio.dx983641331943837696) ![Lake Merritt featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843030/ae1e3d96-036d-4c5f-aa96-b361cbbf6678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Oakland 3/5(9 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Downtown-Oakland.dx553248635074843030) ![One of the famous landmarks of Oakland’s Lake Merritt neighborhood. #Red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/b5f58dff-c0f5-490d-95af-741e4bcd1af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grand Lake If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-Grand-Lake.dx553248635976481688) ![Wooden bridge and cabin landscape, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fremont](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472372/a778233e-041f-47a2-b8a6-d60f472ca41b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Alameda While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-West-Alameda.dx553248635976472372) ![Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470763/14100e99-6014-4479-bebc-744c279b0a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oakland-West-Oakland.dx553248635976470763) ![Aerial boating center on Lake Merritt with Pelican Island in distance with buildings along shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470651/595a9232-b85b-4e65-ad56-85fb0e9681d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piedmont Avenue When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 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