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Lake Merritt, Oakland

#7 among attractions in Oakland

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Lake Merritt

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Maximum depth: 10 ftElevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°48'14"N, 122°15'25"W
Address

568 Bellevue AvenueCentral Oakland (Adams Point)Oakland United States

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Lake Merritt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Fairyland, Camron-Stanford House, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland Museum of California.

  • childrens fairyland oakland~1920 ftNW
  • camron stanford house oakland~1720 ftSW
  • cathedral of christ the light oakland0.5 miNW
  • oakland museum of california0.5 miSW
  • kaiser convention center oakland0.5 miSW
  • grand lake theatre oakland0.8 miNE
  • womens athletic club of alameda county oakland~1560 ftNE
  • rotary nature center and lake merritt wildlife refuge oakland~1020 ftNE
  • splash pad park oakland0.7 miNE
  • the junior center of art and science oakland~880 ftN
  • kaiser center oakland0.6 miNW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Merritt?

Nearby attractions include The Junior Center of Art and Science, Oakland (5 min walk), Rotary Nature Center and Lake Merritt Wildlife Refuge, Oakland (5 min walk), Gondola Servizio at Lake Merritt, Oakland (7 min walk), Oakland Lawn Bowling Club, Oakland (7 min walk).

How to get to Lake Merritt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Merritt:

Bus
  • Lakeshore Avenue & Hanover Avenue • Lines: 29 (5 min walk)
  • Lakeshore Avenue & East 18th Street • Lines: 14, 29, 33 (8 min walk)

Metro
  • Lake Merritt • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange (17 min walk)
  • 19th Street Oakland • Lines: Orange, Red, Yellow (18 min walk)

Train
  • Oakland-Jack London Square (28 min walk)

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