Walnut Creek, CA

Travel Guide

Aerial view of a busy I-680 highway in Walnut Creek, California, USA. Cars and trucks are commuting during the day, showcasing the region's infrastructure and traffic patterns.
Aerial view of a busy I-680 highway in Walnut Creek, California, USA. Cars and trucks are commuting during the day, showcasing the region's infrastructure and traffic patterns.
Shell Ridge Walnut Creek
Description

A relatively short and very steep trail (nearly 30 degrees sustained gradient) to North Peak, an isolated high peak just 2 miles from the tourist-beaten main peak of Mount Diablo.
Beautiful place to hike this time of year. Lots of green and #mushrooms!

Where to stay in Walnut Creek

Dinosaur Hill Park at Sunset

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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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.

Contra Costa Centre
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Saranap

Saranap might not have many top sights, but Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 and Broadway Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saranap
Hiking trails of Mount Diablo State Park, California

Overlook

Though Overlook might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lesher Center for the Arts and Broadway Plaza.

Overlook
A stunning drone photo captures the Rossmoor community's picturesque beauty, showcasing homes, a golf course, green hills, and a clear blue sky.

Rossmoor

Rossmoor might not have many top sights, but Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rossmoor
View from the height of Walnut Creek, California. Scenic view of the mountains against the sky.

Livorna Estates

Livorna Estates might not have many top sights, but Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Livorna Estates
Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

3.5 out of 5
1345 Treat Boulevard Walnut Creek CA
$126 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$143 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,216 reviews)
I love how the staff is very attentive to the guests. Food is very good.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$154 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$181 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,302 reviews)
Clean, excellent location great breakfasts and nice staff ! Not a new hotel

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
$106 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$124 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,320 reviews)
Great clean room, staff was friendly and so helpful. 10/10 service. Would stay here again!

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Studio w/ Kitchenette/Patio. Near Trail, BART & Downtown. Pet Friendly.

Cozy Studio w/ Kitchenette/Patio. Near Trail, BART & Downtown. Pet Friendly.

Walnut Creek CA
Stay at this vacation home in Walnut Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Ruth Bancroft Garden and Gardens at Heather Farm are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Clean, easy to check in. Responsive host. Nice amenities.Good location,

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Cozy Studio w/ Kitchenette/Patio. Near Trail, BART & Downtown. Pet Friendly.
Large home - Sleeps many 4B/2B

Large home - Sleeps many 4B/2B

Walnut Creek CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Walnut Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ruth Bancroft Garden ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Nice place- host wonderful and easy to work with

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Large home - Sleeps many 4B/2B
Charming 2-bedroom house in Downtown Walnut Creek with WiFi and AC

Charming 2-bedroom house in Downtown Walnut Creek with WiFi and AC

Walnut Creek CA
Stay at this vacation home in Walnut Creek. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great communicative host and a very clean place!

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house in Downtown Walnut Creek with WiFi and AC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Walnut Creek

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
96
5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
107
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
31
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Great hotel and location. Your staff clearly hates their jobs though.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great Town but this property is away from the shopping area and in a business park. BART train is across the street but beware you hear the swoosh of the trains.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We are originally from the Walnut Creek area and travel back there a few times each year.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love the shopping at Broadway Plaza, but the traffic through town is horrible.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I hope to be able to return to Walnut Creek when the season gets a lot better.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

More public street parking

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