Lake Merritt
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Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is named after Samuel Merritt, Oakland's mayor, who built a dam turning the tidal lagoon into a salt water lake. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
attractions: Children's Fairyland, Snow Park, The Gardens at Lake Merritt, Laney College Flea Market, Level 13 Ultra Lounge, Pine Knoll Park, Lincoln Square Park, Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary, Bonsai Garden, Won Kee Supermarket Inc, restaurants: The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, Portal, Rockin Crawfish, Jong Ga House, Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant, Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine, Biryani Tika Kabab (برياني تكا كباب حلال)Halal Indian & Pakistani Cuisine, Molcajete Cocina Mexicana, Ahn's Quarter Pound Burger, The Kon-Tiki
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Lake Merritt is a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of Downtown. It is named after Samuel Merritt, Oakland's mayor, who built a dam turning the tidal lagoon into a salt water lake. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods.
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The five stars is because the lake is photogenic. The surrounding buildings and condos make the pictures fantastic. The park felt safe. We went on a weekday morning. There were several people jogging and walking for exercise. Parking was 3 dollars. Make sure to keep any valuables out of sight and lock your car doors.
T. FarrisT. Farris
60
This place is full of life. Biodiversity is respected.
Jean-Pierre GANDAF WALLEJean-Pierre GANDAF WALLE
10
I had I good time. Lots of festivities and good food.
Nyree New EntrepreneurNyree New Entrepreneur
10
A pleasant place to bbq or people watch
Michele McgheeMichele Mcghee
00
It's always nice to walk around the park and enjoy the outdoor space. I enjoy all of the culture. The lake is near so many restaurants. Lake Merritt is a good place to get some activity or take a date. 😍💯
Michael WiltMichael Wilt
00
Beautiful lake to walk and bring kids and dogs.
Sandra BenettiSandra Benetti
00
Nearby Attractions Of Lake Merritt
Children's Fairyland
Snow Park
The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Laney College Flea Market
Level 13 Ultra Lounge
Pine Knoll Park
Lincoln Square Park
Dax Lee's Barber & Apothecary
Bonsai Garden
Won Kee Supermarket Inc
Children's Fairyland
4.5
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Snow Park
4.4
(442)Click for details
The Gardens at Lake Merritt
4.6
(443)Click for details
Laney College Flea Market
4.4
(330)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Lake Merritt
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
Portal
Rockin Crawfish
Jong Ga House
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine
Biryani Tika Kabab (برياني تكا كباب حلال)Halal Indian & Pakistani Cuisine
Molcajete Cocina Mexicana
Ahn's Quarter Pound Burger
The Kon-Tiki
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
4.2
(1.4K)$$$
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Portal
4.5
(707)$$
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Rockin Crawfish
4.4
(649)$$
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Jong Ga House
4.4
(588)$$
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Reviews
4.6
(405 reviews)
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