Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A panoramic view of a city with mountains in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A suburban neighborhood with houses, a stop sign, and a rainbow in the sky.

Stay near popular Downtown Walnut Creek attractions

Broadway Plaza

8.4/10 (146 reviews)
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.
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Activities

A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus

AU$14
per adult
A Self Guided Audio Tour of UC Berkeley Campus
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
Private Walking Berkeley: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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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 AU$190 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$190
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)
"Outdated. Old smell in the room. House keeping knocked on our door at 8:45am. Dirty dishes in the hall way and couch area for 3 days. It’s not worth it."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

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 AU$222 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$222
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Six Flags Hurricane Harbor ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn 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 AU$201 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$201
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,907 reviews)
"Pillows is horrible woke up with a sore neck and the balcony’s need some cleaning and wipe down"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

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

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
The price is AU$160 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$160
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,597 reviews)
"Everything and staff was great and helpful We will definitely come back to stay"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
1800 Powell Street Emeryville CA
The price is AU$237 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$237
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emeryville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Great view of the bay from my room!"

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center

4 out of 5
1001 Broadway Oakland CA
The price is AU$226 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$226
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Oakland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Oakland Marriott City Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Walnut Creek

Find the best Downtown Walnut Creek areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

A suburban area with residential neighborhoods, green hills, and a large body of water.

Rossmoor

While there might not be top attractions in Rossmoor, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Broadway Plaza and Gardens at Heather Farm.

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.

A large tree on a grassy hill with yellow flowers.

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 Civic Park.

A sunset over a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a small house in the foreground.

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.

Downtown Walnut Creek Travel Guide

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