Think Walnut Creek is just about shopping at Broadway Plaza and dining on Mt. Diablo Blvd? Think again. While those are great, this East Bay city has way more to offer, and if you’re only sticking to the basics, you’re seriously missing out. This guide covers the top 39 things to see and places to eat & drink that go beyond the usual tourist stops. Here’s how to experience Walnut Creek the right way.
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Planning your trip to Walnut Creek? Here are the best tours, hotels, and car rentals:
📸 Best Tours In Walnut Creek:
- Sprinter Wine Tour In Napa Valley (hassle-free transport)
- Black Food Tour – Downtown Oakland
- Best of North Berkeley Food Tour
😴 Best Hotels Near Walnut Creek:
- Diablo Mountain Inn Walnut Creek (💲) (close to Lindsay Wildlife Experience)
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Pleasant Hill Concord (💲💲) (3-star hotel)
- Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa (💲💲💲) (French Chateau architecture)
🚘 Best Car Rental: DiscoverCars (save up to 70%)
1. Watch a live performance at the Lesher Center for the Arts
The Lesher Center for the Arts is an art center with 3 different theaters for events and performances in dance, comedy, improv, music, theater (musicals and plays). The center is located in the heart of the city’s Art District in downtown Walnut Creek. Park at the Lesher Center Garage for free 1-hour parking.
2. Or get a backstage tour at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Curious about how things work behind the scenes? For only $10 per person, sign up for the 1.5-2 hour Backstage Tour where you get to tour all 3 theaters, backstage, the Green Room and more. The tour starts in the first floor lobby.
3. Adore art at the Bedford Art Gallery
The Bedford Gallery has a mix of historic, contemporary and modern art. It’s located inside the Lesher Center for the Arts and on the first floor. The Bedford Gallery is the biggest community-based visual arts facility between the Bay Area and Sacramento with 3500 sq ft. of exhibition space! Apart from holding 4-5 exhibitions annually, the gallery also organizes panel discussions, workshops and lectures; focusing on engaging the public with visual art.
4. Try the self-guided Public Art Audio Tour
One of the best free things to do in Walnut Creek is taking a public art audio tour! Did you know that there are 33 different downtown artwork in Walnut Creek? Try an audio tour and hunt for orange and pink Public Art signs around the area. To hear about the artwork, dial that number on the sign. Install the Public Art Walking Tour web app and guide yourself through the way!
5. Or learn more about Walnut Creek’s public art through its walking tours
Or if you’d like to know more about each public artwork, try the walking tours that happen every third Saturday from June through September. The 1-hour walking tour is $5 for adults and free for children 18 or younger. It’s one of the best free things to do in Walnut Creek with kids!
Make sure to bring cash to pay for the tours. And the $5 fee also includes admission to the Bedford Gallery so definitely take advantage of the tour if you’re here on a third Saturday in the summer! Check out their public art tours page for updated information about their tour dates and time.
6. Enjoy, buy or rent artwork at the Valley Art Gallery
The Valley Art Gallery has been an important art destination in the East Bay for more than 70 years. It holds fine art and crafts from 150 local artists. With their goal being to improve people’s quality of life through art, the Valley Art Gallery is the only one in the East Bay that allows you to rent artwork before purchase!
This allows art lovers an affordable way to experience artwork while also helping to make a careful decision before purchasing it. You will get 3 months (or more) to rent the artwork from rent prices ranging from $46-$540 for artwork ranging from $150-$7999. You can rent it for up to a year (four 3-month rental periods).
7. Say hello to California wildlife at the Lindsay Wildlife Experience
The Lindsay Wildlife Experience is a museum that has more than 50 species of California wildlife. The museum is also an educational center with wildlife experts educating more than 100,000 people. It’s also a wildlife hospital; the first one in the US! Annually, the vets treat more than 5000 animals. It also provides free veterinary care to native California wildlife. But make sure to contact them via their Hospital Hotline or email before bringing them in for advice and more information.
The museum has got a small parking lot but there’s free parking across the street at the Walnut Creek Friends Church parking lot (except Sunday mornings). Or you can park on Buena Vista Avenue.
8. Admire the art of garden design at the Ruth Bancroft Garden
The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery is a globally known garden that has a diverse collection of drought-tolerant plants and succulents. With 3.5 acres, this garden is known to be one of the best dry gardens in the world. Known for drought-tolerant gardening, Ruth Bancroft used the art of garden design to collect and maintain plants for over 60 years!
The garden is open all season round with more than 2,000 trees including cactus, shrubs, palm trees and succulents native to Australia, Chile, Mexico, South Africa and California. There’s a nursery and landscape design services to help you get started in creating your very own California desert.
To bring about awareness in the community, there are tours, events, workshops and certificate programs for adults and children. The garden has limited parking with a 4-hour parking time limit, only 1 vehicle per parking space and absolutely no parking if you’re not visiting the garden or nursery.
9. Go back to the 20th century at the Shadelands Ranch Museum
The Shadelands Ranch Museum is one of the largest farms in the Ygnacio Valley, California. Built in 1856 by Hiram Penniman, one of early settlers in America, the farm was one of the first as well in California. Penniman used to plant fruits and nuts with prunes being the most revenue-producing crop.
The 1903 museum takes you back to Walnut Creek in the 20th century with its Colonial Revival architecture and furniture. It’s also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum also offers tours, educational programs, special events and also rentals for private events.
10. Adopt a pet at Joybound
If you love animals, stop by Joybound People & Pets. This nonprofit adoption center helps rescue pets find loving homes. Even if you’re not looking to adopt, you can visit, meet the animals, and support their mission. It’s a great way to spend some time on the island while making a difference!
11. Check out the highest model railroads at the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society is where you can see the largest HO scale model railroads in the US. ‘HO’ stands for half of O scale and is a railroad modeling scale using the 1:87 scale.
We loved visiting this place! We probably spent an hour observing the trains going around the tracks. You could tell that they added tons of details and I’d say this was one of the best things to do in Walnut Creek!
This society manages the model railroads for the Diablo Valley Lines highlighting different railways and trains. This also is the most mountainous model railroad in the country with the tallest peak at 1350 scale feet above floor level.
It’s got layouts from the 19th century to now; when trains transitioned from steam to diesel in the US. It contains 4300 feet of railroad tracks, 240 turnouts, miles of electrical wire; with the layout totaling 1904 sq. ft.
Their hours of operation are based on their train show schedule which happens from Friday through Sunday with times varying based on the day.
To visit, it’s $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (60+) & children (6-12) and free for children under 6. Make sure to bring cash since they don’t accept credit cards or checks.
12. Golf at Boundary Oak Golf Course
Golf at the Boundary Oak Golf Course to be accompanied with beautiful views of Mount Diablo. This golf course was built in 1969 with a total of 18 holes, a driving range, pro shop and more. Apart from golf tournaments, the golf course also hosts weddings and has a taphouse if you’re looking for a local craft beer with some comfort food.
13. Shop high-end at Broadway Plaza Shopping Center
Broadway Plaza is an outdoor mall located in downtown Walnut Creek. It was the first major retail center in Contra Costa County. If you love shopping at high-end stores and specialty stores, this is the place with more than 85 retailers! Plus, if you’re new to Walnut Creek, text them at (925) 948-8826 for free offers and savings worth $200+.
14. Walk the streets of downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Downtown has more than 650 businesses including shops, restaurants, entertainment options and services. They also organize events and programs. One of their popular events is ‘Downtown Stages’ where local musicians and artists perform music, dance and other forms of art. Plus if you’re here on a Wednesday, there’s free parking after 5 PM at some garages.
15. Enjoy a French tart at Brioche de Paris
Escape to France when you walk into Brioche de Paris. This authentic French bakery carries tarts, pastries, crepes, sandwiches, salads and more! Brioche de Paris is a family owned business and has been sharing their French cuisine through tasty and top quality treats. Looking for a Starbucks alternative to work from? The bakery has fast Wi-Fi and multiple outlets and with the smell of fresh bread, you’ll want to stay here until close.
16. Buy or sell rare books at Swan’s Fine Books
Love the smell of old books? Swan’s Fine Books is a bookstore with rare and vintage books that you can read and also collect. They cover a range of topics for adults and children and some of their specialties include Fine Press and Illustrated books. Prices of these one-of-a-kind books range from $25 to $12,000! (The $12,000 priced book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle).
They also organize book signings and discussions and participate in book fairs, symposiums and other events. If you’ve got a rare book to sell, they accept items from individuals as well.
17. Visit the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is the oldest church in Walnut Creek. Built in 1887, the church building was designed in Carpenter Gothic or Rural Gothic architectural style; a style that became popular in the 19th century with the abundance of timber and popularity of Gothic architecture.
18. Fall in love with chocolate at the Love + Chocolate shop
The Love + Chocolate shop sells more than 70 different kinds of Leonidas Belgian chocolate along with other European sweets including marzipan from Germany, Gianduja from Italy and more! They also have a full espresso bar with California-based Weaver’s Coffee and East Bay’s best hot chocolate. Started in 2000, this family-owned business is located in the center of downtown Walnut Creek. You can shop in-store or order online.
Prices range from $1.50 for Belgian fruit jellies to $105 for Leonidas 2-pound assorted chocolates boxes. One of my favorite things about this store is its beautifully decorated gift boxes. You can customize the gift’s ribbon to match the color theme of your occasion. You can get discounts for bulk purchases of 50+ and can get it shipped anywhere nationally.
19. Take the free Walnut Creek downtown trolley
Ride Walnut Creek’s free trolley around the downtown area. The trolley runs daily with a 15-20 minute interval. The trolley loops around starting at Walnut Creek’s BART station near Ygnacio Center and ending at the Fountain at Broadway Plaza and goes back to the BART station. The trolley makes 15 stops around downtown running mainly on South Main St. and South California Blvd.
Some of the places you’ll see on the trolley include Broadway Plaza, Main Street Plaza, Olympic Place, Plaza Escuela, Lesher Center for the Arts, Bedford Gallery, City Hall, Senior Center, Target and Walnut Creek Superior Court.
20. Immerse yourself with fresh baked goods at A Sweet Affair Bakery
Go back in time at A Sweet Affair Bakery located in Ygnacio Plaza, opposite Heather Farms Park. Started in 1984, this old-time bakery offers gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, hot soups, cakes and baked goods including bread. The bakery also has holiday specialties such as pies, dinner rolls, cinnamon breads and cookie plates.
One of this store’s highlights is that they don’t use preservatives and only use vegetable oil and since most of their items are baked daily, they remain fresh. They also baked all of their products from scratch with an emphasis on high-quality and customer satisfaction.
21. Hike in Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Mount Diablo is located in the 20,000-plus-acre Mount Diablo State Park and with its peak at 3849 ft. Mt. Diablo is unique in its own way as it can look like a double pyramid with North Peak (its peak at 3557 ft) being the other half of the double pyramid. For an up-close view from the ground, visit the Diablo Foothills Regional Park. This 1060-acre park has tons of trails, seasonal wildflowers and animal & birdlife.
Also while you’re at the Diablo Foothills Park, check out the Castle Rock Recreation Area for its Castle Rock formations in Pine Canyon. A heads up, this area is closed from February through July to protect the peregrine falcons.
22. Catch views from the top of Mt. Diablo at Mt. Diablo State Park
You can also go to the top of Mt. Diablo through Mount Diablo State Park. And the best part is that you can also access it by car or bike (you don’t have to hike all the way up, phew!). You can hike to the summit and camp there as well.
To access the summit via road, you can drive in either from North Gate Road or South Gate Road. Both gates ask for a $10 vehicle entrance fee. They accept cash or checks and only credit or debit cards if the kiosk is open. The gates open at 8 AM and close at sunset so plan to be out of the park by then or you might be locked in.
On the way to the top, take in some views at the Diablo Valley Overlook viewpoint near Juniper campground. At this point, you’re at 2900 feet above sea level and can see the Golden Gate Bridge.
On the top, you can access the Summit Visitor Center and observation deck for spectacular views. Located on the highest peak, the visitor center looks like a castle lookout with views in all directions.
- Look north for the Lassen Peak at Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Look south for Mount Loma Prieta in the Santa Cruz Mountains
- Look east for the Sierra Nevada (look for the Sentinel Dome at Yosemite National Park)
- Look west for the Golden Gate Bridge and the Farallon Islands
Make sure to check the weather before heading to the summit for the views. It’s best to go after a winter storm where you can see as far out as 200 miles. But views can be hazy during the summer.
23. Visit Rock City Park
Before heading out of Mt. Diablo State Park, check out Rock City Park located a few miles near the South Gate entrance. The park has small tunnels and caves, naturally carved out of sandstone rocks. Some of its highlights include: Elephant Rock, Sentinel Rock, Wind Caves, Artist Point and Fossil Ridge. You can picnic here and also camp at Live Oak campground.
24. Immerse yourself in nature in downtown Walnut Creek at Civic Park
The Civic Park has so many things to offer! It’s got 2 playgrounds, a gazebo, library, public art, gardens and a community center with art programs. Also look for the ‘Hand of Peace’ monument located near Walnut Creek Library. The monument was created by Beniamino Bufano, an Italian-born artist who had cut off his right index finger and mailed it to President Woodrow Wilson. He did this as a peaceful protest against 1917’s World War I. (He had accidentally cut it off but legend has it that it was on purpose.)
Also ever wondered if there was a ‘Walnut Creek’ in Walnut Creek? Walk along the creek along Creek Walk trail at this park. There’s also a few gardens that inhabit about 130 species of California native plants and more than 25 species of butterflies since 1999. During the summer, enjoy a picnic near 100-year-plus Valley oak trees and during the winter, ice skate at the park’s ice skating rink ‘Walnut Creek on Ice’.
25. Explore The Gardens at Heather Farm
The Gardens at Heather Farm is a 6-acre garden located inside Heather Farm Park. It is free to the public and is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The garden has 27 attractions including different gardens, groves and displays. Attractions include African sumac trees, a bonsai Japanese black pine, Mexican sunflowers and eleven waterfalls. You can also buy plants at their plant shop with pricing ranging from $1 to $30.
They also have an education center with programs and events for children of all ages. You can also hold private events here – weddings, parties and corporate events. We attended an Indian wedding here – it was gorgeous!
26. Tour a 20th century California ranch, Old Borges Ranch
The Old Borges Ranch is a cattle ranch built in 1899 by Frank Borges and his family. It is located inside Shell Ridge, one of Walnut Creek’s open spaces near the Diablo Foothills Regional Park. Other than cows, the ranch also cares for chickens, goats, pigs and sheep. But the Old Borges Ranch is more than a ranch; it’s got the Borges house, barns, corrals, a blacksmith shop, a ranger station and more.
It’s open daily from 7 AM to sunset and offers free monthly ranch tours and open houses to tour the whole ranch. This historic ranch is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
27. Go scavenger hunting for painted pianos
Beginning this year, you’ll find more than 7 painted pianos around downtown Walnut Creek. This was a project started by the City of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association and Steinway Piano Gallery. This cool project brings together local painters to paint these donated pianos and local musicians and the public to play. Plus they’ve got hand sanitizer dispensers near them so all the more temptation to go out and play your music!
Where To Eat In Walnut Creek
There are hundreds of restaurants in Walnut Creek, CA. Some are fine dining places with high end chefs creating unique dishes that take time to prepare. While others are fast casual places you can get in and out with a fresh quesadilla or burrito that tastes like home.
Here are the best places to eat in Walnut Creek:
28. Silk Road Restaurant
Voted the best Mediterranean restaurant in town, Silk Road serve up fresh, high-quality dishes packed with bold flavors. From juicy kebabs to creamy hummus and crispy falafel, every bite transports you straight to the Mediterranean.
29. 1515 Restaurant & Lounge
If you’re looking for a place with a casual lounge vibe-like atmosphere and with fine food and drinks presented to you beautifully, visit 1515 Restaurant & Lounge! This restaurant was started in 2007 and is suitable for all types of gatherings – with your spouse, with your family or with your co-workers.
They serve eclectic California food with daily lunch and dinner and brunches on the weekends. They also have a variety of wines, beers and cocktails to compliment your food. Order their fresh pasta, top-rated burgers or unbeatable fried ravioli.
Plus if you’re here on a Monday, you can get $6 margaritas for Margarita Mondays with unique flavors like jalapeno, pineapple or watermelon mint. Also to go with your margaritas, they provide 2-3 different Mexican plates.
30. Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Dine at the Rooftop Restaurant & Bar for amazing rooftop views of downtown Walnut Creek and Mt. Diablo. They serve new American cuisine with sandwiches, wraps, salads, seafood, ribs and more. The bar also has a variety of drinks with 17 different cocktails including 2 strong ‘Mules on the Roof’ options. They’ve also got beer, all types of wine and fruity mocktails. And if you’re a whisky fan, try the Woodford Whisky flight with 4 1-oz whisky shots.
31. Genova Delicatessen
Genova Delicatessen is the go-to spot for all types of Italian food. Since 1926, this deli has been known for its cheeses, fresh bread, meat and Italian groceries with two locations in Walnut Creek. These fresh and homemade recipes originate from Genova (or Genoa), an important Mediterranean port city in Italy – from where the owner’s family is from.
They also offer catering and have their own factory where they create authentic Italian products: entrees as frozen meals, sauces, homemade raviolis, pastas, wines and other specialty items that you can find at other retailers. Whenever they can, the family shops local and doesn’t use any preservatives with all of their products being FDA approved.
32. Walnut Creek Yacht Club
The Walnut Creek Yacht Club was started in 1997 to bring the freshest seafood to Walnut Creek. They call themselves a ‘Yacht Club’ since they bring a yacht-like atmosphere with their nautical décor. They really mean it when they say that their seafood is fresh with their seafood never having been frozen when shipping or processing.
To compliment your dishes, the club has a full bar with runs, single malt scotches, wines, beers and cocktails. They also have a seafood market to take home their top-quality seafood and homemade sauces.
33. Tacos Walnut Creek
Visit Tacos Walnut Creek for its traditional Mexican food. Located north downtown of Walnut Creek, this taqueria serves nourishing food with fresh ingredients. They serve Carne en Su Jugo (beef broth with bacon and veggies), burritos, tacos, drinks and more.
34. Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar
Craving food and wines from Spain? Dine at Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar for its stylish small plates and international wines. Even though the restaurant is on one of downtown Walnut Creek’s busiest streets, you feel like you’ve been transported elsewhere with its relaxing environment (also very Instagrammable!)
You can order small plates of veggies, pasta, meat, seafood and artisanal cheese. When the phrase ‘Va De Vi’ means ‘It’s all about wine’ in Catalan language, you know that this place has got a LIST of wines! Try sparkling, rosé, white and red wines from wineries as close as Napa Valley or as far as New Zealand.
Or if you’re new to the world of wines or looking to experiment, try their red wine flights or white wine flights from Austria, Portugal, Argentina and more. They also have 8 uniquely flavored cocktails to go with your plates.
35. The Stadium Pub
Check out the Stadium Pub, Walnut Creek’s oldest sports bar if you love sports, drinks and comfort food. Plus this bar has over 47 TVs and 3 projectors that display college football, MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA hoops, soccer and rugby. They’ve got Happy Hour specials for each weekday but definitely stop by for $2 Tuesdays where you can get a beef, fish or shrimp taco, margarita and beer for $2 only!
36. Calicraft Brewing Company
The brewery incorporates sustainability and problem-solving when creating their beer and spritzers. If you’re looking for breweries that do more than serve beer, come to Calicraft Brewing Company. With a taproom and beer garden, this brewery continues to experiment with newer options while creating ethically-conscious solutions.
37. Rotator Taproom
Rotator Taproom is a taproom known for its independent craft beer. They’ve got 21 rotating taps with 1 of them being a nitro tap from local breweries. They’ve also draft beer, hard ciders, hard kombuchas and hard seltzers. This taproom is also a great place to host parties, events and fundraisers.
38. Shadowbrook Winery
Shadowbrook Winery is a local Walnut Creek winery where you can experience a variety of wines – either at the winery or take some home. This winery is located near the north gate entrance of Mt. Diablo State Park. They’ve got a couple of tasting options including the ‘Luxury Mercedes Experience’ where they’ll pick you from home, take you to the winery for a custom wine experience and drop you back home.
39. Buon Vino
If you’re looking for a winery in downtown Walnut Creek, check out Buon Vino. Its wines are imported directly from Italy. Choose 4 types of wines to taste for just $20 that you can either taste in their tasting room for up to 90 minutes or take them home. You can also shop online. Plus Buon Vino also lets you customize your wine labels if you’d like!
Where is Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek is located east of Oakland. Walnut Creek serves as a hub for its neighboring cities because of its location at the junction of the highways from Sacramento and San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area. From the Bay Area’s major cities:
- 16 miles from Oakland
- 25 miles from San Francisco
- 50 miles from San Jose
The downtown area of Walnut Creek can be found at the intersection of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and North Main Street. Here’s the Google Maps link of Walnut Creek, CA.
Where To Stay Near Walnut Creek
Budget-Friendly Option: Diablo Mountain Inn Walnut Creek
Mid-Priced Option: Homewood Suites by Hilton Pleasant Hill Concord
Lux Option: Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Here’s why each of these hotels are great options:
Diablo Mountain Inn
Located in downtown Walnut Creek, Diablo Mountain Inn has 24 guestrooms with modern décor and a list of amenities. Rates range from $129 to $189 per night.
This hotel is pet-friendly and just a 15-minute walk to Broadway Plaza.
Check price and availability at Diablo Mountain Inn today!
Homewood Suites in Pleasant Hill
Homewood Suites by Hilton has locations all around the world. Each property offers suites with full kitchens and separate sleeping and living areas.
In addition to standard amenities like a business center, fitness room, pool, and breakfast buffet, each location varies slightly in its extras.
Check price and availability at Homewood Suites in Pleasant Hill today!
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa has been designed with French Chateau architecture so once you enter, you’ll feel like you’ve entered the French countryside.
Even though the address states that it’s located in Lafayette, it’s just a little farther out with only 3 miles away from Broadway Plaza.
Among their list of amenities, enjoy their spa and dining services.
This 4-star hotel is priced at $250 average a night.
Check price and availability at Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Now that you’ve got a good idea of the many things you can do here, you might have some questions about Walnut Creek, CA. And we’re here to answer them for you! Here are the most frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek, CA:
What is Walnut Creek famous for?
If there was one word to describe Walnut Creek, CA, it would be ‘eclectic’ – a unique composition of all the best things a city could offer: cultural activities, high-end shopping and hiking trails that would keep you coming back every season.
It’s got more open space (undeveloped land that is accessible to the public) than any other city in California with 2800 acres of open space.
What’s the weather in Walnut Creek?
Like most cities in California valleys, the climate is warmer than cities near the Bay. Walnut Creek’s summers are dry and its winters are mild and rainy. Even though the days start out pretty chilly, it warms up soon.
What should you pack when visiting Walnut Creek?
Visiting Walnut Creek for the day? Since it’s inland, you’ll expect sunny weather most of the time. So wear and pack essentials to protect yourself and your vehicle from the sun and heat:
Is Walnut Creek safe to live?
Walnut Creek, CA is one of the safest cities to live in California with low crime rates and petty crimes.
Like any other downtown, be cautious when visiting during weekend nights, especially near bars and nightclubs when crowds can be unpredictable.
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Is Walnut Creek a good place to live?
So glad if this blog post has convinced you to move here! With more than 70,000 people living here, it’s a great place to live in with urban and suburban elements. It’s also got top-rated public & private schools if you’re moving with your family.
Is it expensive to live in Walnut Creek?
As California is known for its expensive houses, you can expect the same in Walnut Creek. The home value and rent for houses in Walnut Creek are higher than the national average. But the median income is twice as much as the national average and most people own their homes in Walnut Creek.
It’s also ranked at #25 out of 816 for best places to retire in California according to Niche’s 2021 list.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Walnut Creek is a neat city to tour around and easily accessible by car or train. Maybe it wasn’t on your list of cities to visit in California but I hope that after checking out this blog post, you’re thinking of checking out a place or two in this small yet plentiful city.
Whether you’re a local looking to explore some new things or a visitor wanting to see what the area is all about, you now know that there’s an exciting list of things to do in Walnut Creek.
Plus, with so many different activities available, you’re sure to find something that interests you! If you’ve used our itinerary to visit Walnut Creek, CA, let us know what you loved to do and if there are any more cool things we need to add to our guide.
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