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 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
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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
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
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$144 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$169 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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! (2,931 reviews)
Great location, nice rooms. Yhe pool was closed when we were there due a delay in renovations, which was disappointing. But everything else was good.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$214 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (7,378 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing, lots of choices. Room was clean. Convenient to walk and sightseeing.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$115 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$135 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,536 reviews)
Staff is friendly and helpful. Only thing, I wish the bedding was softer, and more high end

Reviewed on Mar 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, 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.
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! (17 reviews)
The house was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The host was extremely responsive, not that we actually needed anything that wasn't there.We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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