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 lively bars.
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Things to do

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Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

฿493
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿164
per traveller
Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

฿328
per adult
A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus
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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 ฿4,165 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,165
฿4,652 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)
"Outdated. Old smell in the room. House keeping knocked on our door at 8:45am. Dirty dishes in the hall way and couch area for 3 days. It’s not worth it."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

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 ฿4,614 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,614
฿5,145 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Six Flags Hurricane Harbor ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
The price is ฿4,043 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,043
฿4,657 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (4,908 reviews)
"Que cobran por todo aparte del pésimo servicio"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,239 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,239
฿3,693 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (2,598 reviews)
"Staff was rude and helpful. Amenities was not clean. Room sheets and towels had a lot of hair and dirt."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
1800 Powell Street Emeryville CA
The price is ฿4,887 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿4,887
฿5,483 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emeryville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Great view of the bay from my room!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center

4 out of 5
1001 Broadway Oakland CA
The price is ฿4,794 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,794
฿5,580 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Oakland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Oakland Marriott City Center
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Where to stay in Downtown Walnut Creek

Find the best Downtown Walnut Creek areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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 Gardens at Heather Farm.

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 Broadway Plaza and Castle Rock Park.

Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide