Walnut Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Suzette Tawzer
Photo by Suzette Tawzer
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Photo by Janet Maldonado

Where to stay in Walnut Creek

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Downtown Walnut Creek

While you're in Downtown Walnut Creek, take in top sights like Lesher Center for the Arts and jump on the metro at Walnut Creek Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Walnut Creek
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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.

Rossmoor
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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.

Saranap
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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 Broadway Plaza.

Overlook
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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.

Livorna Estates
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,848 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,848
฿4,529 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,605 reviews)
"lots of chinese food. parking was expensive but convenient. coffee bar in lobby in morning was convenient."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,451 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,451
฿6,571 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,643 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel Excellent free buffet breakfast Very comfortable bed Location was wonderful, walking distance to the wharf."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,376
฿5,041 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,189 reviews)
"The staff was excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,779 reviews)
"It was old and could use some fresh paint and carpets"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
New 2BR Home w Parking Laundry in 580-80

New 2BR Home w Parking Laundry in 580-80

2 out of 5
5523 Colusa Ave, Richmond, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Berkeley Marina and Greek Theater are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"This was a great stay over all. Great communication and very fast response. Place was exactly how the online photos looked. Only minor thing was the couch had miscellaneous food and trash debris in the cracks. Will definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2023

New 2BR Home w Parking Laundry in 580-80
8 Mi to Bay Bridge: Couple's Getaway w/ Mtn Views!

8 Mi to Bay Bridge: Couple's Getaway w/ Mtn Views!

3 out of 5
Alameda, CA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Alameda. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Wonderful Stay
"Well appointed, comfortable and located just right for us. Perfect for a couple in a quiet, nice neighborhood. Parking was easy. I recommend this property.--Rick"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

8 Mi to Bay Bridge: Couple's Getaway w/ Mtn Views!
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Popular places to visit

Broadway Plaza

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.

Broadway Plaza

John Muir Health

If John Muir Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Walnut Creek.

John Muir Health

Gardens at Heather Farm

Explore the great outdoors at Gardens at Heather Farm, a lovely green space in Walnut Creek. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Gardens at Heather Farm

Lesher Center for the Arts

You can get tickets for a performance at Lesher Center for the Arts during your trip to Walnut Creek. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Lesher Center for the Arts

Kaiser Permanente

If Kaiser Permanente is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Walnut Creek.

Kaiser Permanente

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Ruth Bancroft Garden, a lovely green space in Walnut Creek. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Things to do

Ruth Bancroft Garden, protea cynaroides and aloe striatula

Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

฿491
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
UC Santa Cruz

6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California

฿1,310
per adult
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

฿655
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley
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