Walnut Creek, CA

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Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
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Where to stay in Walnut Creek

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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.

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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 Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saranap
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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.

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Livorna Estates

Livorna Estates might not have many top sights, but Diablo Foothills Regional Park and Broadway Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Livorna Estates
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
$260 nightly
The price is $306 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$306 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,437 reviews)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Truly Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. But what absolutely stole ...

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$157 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$185 total
Dec 18 - Dec 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,164 reviews)
The room and hotel was clean. The staff was friendly. The hotel was a great location. Couldn’t ask for anything else.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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
$119 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$137 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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! (3,907 reviews)
Staff was courteous

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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.
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! (2 reviews)
A comfortable space with everything needed to rest at the end of the day and prepare a simple breakfast before heading out for the day. Centrally located in a nice neighborhood in Walnut Creek.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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! (10 reviews)
Out host Hector was very easy to work with plus the home was very clean. We had a wonderful family reunion

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Large home - Sleeps many 4B/2B
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St Alameda CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,863 reviews)
Rooms clean but a little outdated but the water views made up for it

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
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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