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.
Boundary Oak Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Walnut Creek at Boundary Oak Golf Course. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Walnut Creek Hotel Deals
Walnut Creek Marriott
"Very nice staff and the hotel is very clean"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
"Overall worst hotel stay over….took over 30 minutes to get checked in because hotel staff couldn’t figure it out, had to call Hotels.com customer service so they could call hotel and tell them how to do it. Walls are paper thin, you can hear everything going on in the room next to us. Had to pay ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"Good location; next to the marina, close to the water. Outside of the hotel and lobby look pretty modern. But rooms feel a bit dated, could use a refresh. But stay was very restful. Location is also near Berkeley, lots of places close by."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The staff was helpful. The breakfast was good. The hot tub was down when we were there."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Oakland Marriott City Center
"bathroom outfated, shower not great, they charge you for every possible thing they can. dont even have complementry bottles of water. for the price I will find something much better next time."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
"Staff was very helpful"
Reviewed on 27 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 Broadway Plaza and Lesher Center for the Arts.
