Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide

Walnut Creek

A panoramic view of a city with mountains in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A suburban neighborhood with houses, a stop sign, and a rainbow in the sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Walnut Creek attractions

Broadway Plaza

8.4/10 (146 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Broadway Plaza during your stay in Walnut Creek. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

฿501
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

฿334
per adult
A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿167
per traveller
Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Marriott

Walnut Creek Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2355 N Main St Walnut Creek CA
The price is ฿3,944 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,944
฿4,405 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
Walnut Creek Marriott
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

3 out of 5
490 Lawrence Way Walnut Creek CA
The price is ฿4,221 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,221
฿4,706 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Civic Park and Lesher ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Clean and very helpful. Would recommends"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
The price is ฿3,794 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,794
฿4,325 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,830 reviews)
"The hotel itself is extremely outdated. The room had a sofa chair and computer type chair that’s was very dirty and worn down. The bed was very hard. The bathroom was decent but the shower water was only lukewarm. I was there for less than 24 hours but for the price I guess it served its ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
The price is ฿4,783 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,783
฿5,510 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (5,184 reviews)
"clean room, good staff, No big issues"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

5 out of 5
41 Tunnel Road Berkeley CA
The price is ฿10,498 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿10,498
฿14,294 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Claremont Resort & Club
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
5555 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA
The price is ฿4,219 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,219
฿5,099 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Emeryville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
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Where to stay in Downtown Walnut Creek

Find the best Downtown Walnut Creek areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A suburban area with residential neighborhoods, green hills, and a large body of water.

Rossmoor

While there might not be top attractions in Rossmoor, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts.

Contra Costa Centre

Even though there aren't top sights in Contra Costa Centre, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Gardens at Heather Farm. Jump on the metro at Pleasant Hill-Contra Costa Centre BART Station to see more of the city.

Saranap

While Saranap isn't home to many top sights, Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

A large tree on a grassy hill with yellow flowers.

Overlook

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overlook and surrounding area, you can visit Lesher Center for the Arts and Civic Park.

A sunset over a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a small house in the foreground.

Livorna Estates

While Livorna Estates may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Diablo Foothills Regional Park and Broadway Plaza.

Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide