Walnut Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Suzette Tawzer
Photo by Suzette Tawzer
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Photo by Candy Candy Dayal
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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
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 Rp2.133.505 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.133.505
Rp3.177.191 total
25 Aug - 26 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! (6,689 reviews)
"Very clean!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp2.894.251 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp2.894.251
Rp4.166.332 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,804 reviews)
"I have been coming to the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero for many many years and I have yet to be disappointed."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp1.927.562 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.927.562
Rp2.268.644 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! (1,633 reviews)
"Great experience all around."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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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 (2,790 reviews)
"We had a very large room. Wonderful view of the water and ducks to greet us each morning. The hotel could use some upgrades; furnishings showed age, chips and holes. Staff was friendly and location was very good."

Reviewed on 15 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
Comfy 2BR 1Bath Apartment near HWY580-80

Comfy 2BR 1Bath Apartment near HWY580-80

3 out of 5
5529 Colusa Ave, Richmond, CA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Berkeley Marina and Greek Theater ...
Unpleasant stay
"The parking is horrible unless your driving a fiat my truck didn’t fit in the provided parking so I had to park on the street and my side mirror was taken out by a passing car. The rooms are small. The tv doesn’t pick up any channels and the internet wouldn’t connect. The kitchen and fridge looked ..."

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024

Comfy 2BR 1Bath Apartment near HWY580-80
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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

Rp247.695
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
UC Santa Cruz

6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California

Rp660.520
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

Rp330.260
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley
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