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
"Internet and phone in the room did not work."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
"Overall, I had a good stay at this hotel. The property was clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly and professional throughout my visit. The main issue was the parking, which was somewhat inconvenient. Also, unfortunately their cook did not show up during my stay, so breakfast was unavailable. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"The hotel rooms were in terrible shape for the price being charged per night. Bathroom needs significant upgrade. Water pressure from shower was poor, barely good temperature hot water. The pillows and bed were in horrible condition that I ended up with a sore right arm from the discomfort. Outside ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"It was a nice stay. Pretty clean and comfy."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Oakland Marriott City Center
"…"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
"The room was just just okay. Unfortunately, the ac"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Walnut Creek
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.
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.
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 Diablo Foothills Regional Park and Broadway Plaza.
