Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide
Walnut Creek
Visit Downtown Walnut Creek
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14
You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 during your travels to Walnut Creek.
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.
Things to do
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Marriott
"did not use either"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
"The staff was friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"Wonderful gem with access to many great sites. Highly recommend the running path around the water. Looking forward to a return visit."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The staff was helpful and friendly, the breakfast was nice and the shuttle to the airport was very convenient. The dinner we had next door at the Executive SUites was very affordable and tasty."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
"*"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
"We just stayed one night but everything was great and we enjoyed the clean room and comfy bed. The view on the Bay side of the hotel was really nice. The San Francisco skyline and the lighting on the Bay Bridge was fabulous! Staff was efficient and friendly. A very pleasant stay!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Walnut Creek
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.
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.
Saranap
While Saranap isn't home to many top sights, Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 and Broadway Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Lesher Center for the Arts.
