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

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Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

฿492
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

฿328
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

฿164
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 ฿4,232 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,232
฿4,727 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,193 reviews)
"Good staff"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 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 ฿4,344 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,344
฿4,844 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Lesher Center for the ...
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 ฿4,389 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,389
฿5,056 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (5,152 reviews)
"Great place to entertain your company. Huge property, so pay attention to your surroundings, because it’s five buildings. I had seven family members stay there. They loved it."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 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 ฿9,266 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿9,266
฿12,856 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
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 ฿3,224 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,224
฿3,675 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (2,752 reviews)
"Really chill hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
5555 Shellmound Street Emeryville CA
The price is ฿4,598 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,598
฿5,532 total
2 Oct - 3 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,713 reviews)
"This hotel should be rated a two star. The cleanliness is poor, the rooms smell musty, and the bathroom gives off a damp order. On the plus side, if you are staying in Emeryville, it is in a great location, directly opposite plenty of restaurants and a shopping mall. Easy access to downtown ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 Diablo Foothills Regional Park and Broadway Plaza.

Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide