Merrit College Parking Lot

LOL @ a parking lot getting it’s own Unilocal page but seriously though, most magnanimous sunset I’ve ever seen and I spent the majority of life living in Hawaii…

I have been coming to this community college for a while and I love the view. There’s plenty of parking spaces. The beauty of the view is one of my motivations to come to class. I usually have an evening class, so I get to experience a little bit of the sunset.

I have a night class here beginning at 6pm and I’m late for class every Thursday because I can’t help but to admire the sunset before parking. There’s a beautiful view of the bay from the parking lot and I get caught up in it.
Beautiful campus in a perfect area.
However, Please be mindful of deer whom happen to be taking a stroll across campus while you’re walking to your car or bus stop.

what can I say the criminal justice program is very good!

Always available parking. Whether on campus or on the street you can find somewhere to park. Be aware at night there are deer wondering throughout the campus and if you aren’t paying attention you will come across one or two. After hours you can park in staff parking spots to be closer to the buildings.
Also this campus has fantastic views of the Bay Area. Must see for everyone!

I have to agree with Kalyani Y. that this place is absolutely gorgeous, especially at sunset and sunrise. As a student, the parking spaces get a little cramped however as someone just enjoying the view, this is THE spot to be and it’s also very romantic if you’re trying to impress someone.
Here’s a little secret… spectacular Fourth of July spot. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, make the drive through Ridgemont… even MORE spectacular… however residents might be slightly irked.

The Merrit College Parking Lot has a sprawling panoramic view of the Bay Area from the Oakland hills. While shocking during the day, it is simply magnificent at sunset and after dark. On a clear night you can see every light in the cities below and most of the stars above. Like they say, the best view of San Francisco — is from Oakland. The College has very few buildings nearby, so there is little light pollution to obstruct your view.
I first discovered this parking lot when I began learning how to drive as a student (large open parking lots come in handy, especially if they’re empty). When I go I am surprised that so few people know of this place, even though it is a community college. Getting there can be tricky since the lot is closed and locked after school hours, but if you go during the weekends you can slip in during the afternoon. As tricky as it is, even if you have to walk onto the lot, the view is one you will always remember.
This place makes a very interesting and private place for a date. Or, if you’d rather do something more active during the day, there are several hiking trails near the back of the lot that take you into the undeveloped hills. These trails are friendly to dog walkers who want to let their dogs off their leashes, as very few other people use the trails.