Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Walnut Creek
Popular places to visit
Gardens at Heather Farm
Explore the great outdoors at Gardens at Heather Farm, a lovely green space in Walnut Creek. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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 lively bars.
Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14
You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 during your travels to Walnut Creek.
Ruth Bancroft Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Ruth Bancroft Garden, a lovely green space in Walnut Creek. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Ruth Bancroft Garden General Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown Walnut Creek Hotel Deals
Walnut Creek Marriott
"Rooms are dark and need some kind of brightness. Bathroom needs remodeling. Rooms are small."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
"We needed to stay in the area it was initially recommended by a close friend of ours. It was everything we needed and then some. Room was clean and comfy. Loved the little snack area next to the front desk. Small but clean gym. The coffee they served in the lobby was really good and it was a great ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"Long wait times, rude impatient staff, outdated rooms, stayed for 2 nights and housekeeping never came in to clean room. Had to ask 4 times for towles and sheets. Room didn't have a remote. Bathroom dirty. No toilet tissue. I spoke to the manager and he stated he is going to try and process a refund. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Pros: - The bed was comfortable - breakfast was included - security for the parking lot - location Cons - Front desk lady when we entered did not greet or acknowledge at all until we initiated - found 2 cockroaches in the drawer with the microwave"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Oakland Marriott City Center
"I truly enjoyed my time at Oakland Marriott City Center. Their is nothing like it. The food, professional staff at the front desk, lobby staff, household technician (maids) and the fitness center!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
"I stayed at Hilton Garden Inn and found a used condom/wrapper behind the bed. I contacted the property and they only refunded $30 parking fee due to the fact I booked through Expedia and not them. I tried contacting Expedia and repeatedly got kicked out of the chat as I tried to resolve this matter. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Walnut Creek
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.
Saranap
While Saranap isn't home to many top sights, Cinemark Century Walnut Creek 14 and Broadway Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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 Diablo Foothills Regional Park and Broadway Plaza.
