Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt was originally the United States' first wildlife refuge, and today is an Oakland landmark, around which many smaller areas are centered. The Lake Merritt neighborhood includes Grand Avenue, best known for the historic Grand Lake Theater and its Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, as well as Lakeshore Avenue which is packed full of great restaurants and shopping, and Adams Point, a mostly residential area. The lake also serves as a popular walking or hiking route, totaling 3.5 miles around. The lake is also surrounded by various parks as well as Laney College, and the Oakland Museum of California. If you're with the young ones, check out Children's Fairyland, America's oldest fairy-tale theme park. And don't miss Lake Merritt at night, when you can see its necklace of lights reflecting on the water.Nightlife
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Oakland Grand Lake Certified Farmer's Market
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