Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Marriott
"The property was located downtown. Convenient to restraunts and bars. Our room was ok, it was a little old and a little worn down. It was a non smoking room but smelt like smoke. For me personally I like to park my car and have access to it. Here you had no other option but to Valet and that not ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
"Room was clean except the ac or something is very very loud! Our unit wasn't even turned on! Disrupt our sleep for both nights"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"The room was clean and staff were very helpful. Access to the marina was also nice!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The hotel felt quite outdated overall. There was a strong smell of marijuana throughout the first floor and common areas, which made the environment unpleasant. The furniture inside the room looked old and worn, and there was also a noticeable amount of dust. Unfortunately, cleanliness and maintenance ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Oakland Marriott City Center
"Centrally located in Oakland, this Marriott must have renovated from the last time I visited. They’re going for a more chic urban vibe in the decor. Front desk was super helpful in getting checked in and I appreciated we got to tell them up front we wouldn’t need housekeeping. Unfortunately the room ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
"Good location and good food."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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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 Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts.
