Walnut Creek, CA

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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.
Aerial image over downtown Walnut Creek with businesses, houses and a blue sky
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.

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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
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
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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
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
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$176 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,930 reviews)
I have been waiting for this pool to open for nearly a year. Keep bringing a bath suit bc they say it’s either open or will be open by the 3/6. Didn’t happen. No snacks and restaurants close early in the area. Also restaurants are extremely expensive.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$214 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,420 reviews)
Wasn’t the best hotel. Average but close to the wharf and on the f line.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$129 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,362 reviews)
Great service and very peaceful stay

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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.
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 Cinemark ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Incredible location. So private and quaint street but literally 3 min walk to downtown Walnut Creek shopping district. Just perfect. Owners super kind and responsive. House is clean, comfortable and cozy. Would recommend highly. Thank you.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Charming 2-bedroom house in Downtown Walnut Creek with WiFi and AC
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, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ruth Bancroft Garden and Gardens at Heather ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Was a great spot for our party of 8. It was nice to be able to relax in the backyard and the living room. Plenty of dishes, extra bedding, etc. Thank you!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Large home - Sleeps many 4B/2B
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

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