Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Suzette Tawzer
Photo by Suzette Tawzer
Photo by Janet Maldonado
Photo by Janet Maldonado

Popular places to visit

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.

Broadway Plaza

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 top-notch restaurants.

Lesher Center for the Arts

Kaiser Permanente

If Kaiser Permanente is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Walnut Creek.

Kaiser Permanente

Civic Park

You can find out about the history of Walnut Creek with a stop at Civic Park.

Civic Park

Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14

You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 during your travels to Walnut Creek.

Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14

John Muir Health

If John Muir Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Walnut Creek.

John Muir Health

Activities

Ruth Bancroft Garden, protea cynaroides and aloe striatula

Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown Walnut Creek Hotel Deals

Walnut Creek Marriott

Walnut Creek Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2355 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$244
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Valet staff were awesome and accommodating. I give them 5 stars."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Walnut Creek Marriott
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

3 out of 5
490 Lawrence Way, Walnut Creek, CA
The price is NZ$275 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$275
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Lesher Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek

Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek

3 out of 5
2050 North California Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$286
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (644 reviews)
"It’s always a great experience and staff is very polite."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is NZ$236 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$236
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,457 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. The facility is in need of an update. The Tesla Superchargers need to be operational."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,134 reviews)
"I’m a travel nurse and needed a place to stay. I work Nocturnal shift so it was difficult to check in. It’s was ok the bedding was thin but comfortable."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center

4 out of 5
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA
The price is NZ$252 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$252
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Oakland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Front desk was WONDERFUL, however valet said $55 and I was charged $66, just be up front with the charges."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Oakland Marriott City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Walnut Creek

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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.

Overlook
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Saranap

While Saranap isn't home to many top sights, Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Saranap
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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 Castle Rock Park.

Livorna Estates
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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.

Rossmoor

Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide

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