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

฿502
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

฿167
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

฿334
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 ฿3,964 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,964
฿4,427 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,379 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿4,379
฿4,882 total
24 Jul - 25 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 ...
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 ฿4,434 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,434
฿5,108 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (4,920 reviews)
"This place should be called the double money hotel"

Reviewed on 17 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
The price is ฿3,812 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,812
฿4,346 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (2,602 reviews)
"This hotel is old and run down. The staff at reception was rude during check in and declined to answer our questions regarding directions to San Francisco. The pool was murky and stagnant water for sure. The hot tub is broken. So close to airport so very very noisy. Limited views out balconies. The ..."

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿4,931 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,931
฿5,532 total
4 Aug - 5 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 ...
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 ฿5,005 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,005
฿5,825 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,023 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 17 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.

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 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.

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