Location: Walnut Creek
Top Things to do in Walnut Creek
What to do and see in Walnut Creek, California (CA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Walnut Creek is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, about 16 miles (26 kilometres) east of the city of Oakland. With a total estimated population of 67,673, Walnut Creek serves as a hub for its neighboring cities because of its location at the junction of the highways from Sacramento and San Jose (I-680) and San Francisco/Oakland (SR-24) and its accessibility by BART. Its active downtown neighborhood features hundred-year-old buildings and extensive high-end retail establishments, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Restaurants in Walnut Creek
1. Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By andylU9650HR - Allen, United States
Up close and person experience with raptor birds and many other animals. Great staff of animal keepers and staff.
2. The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A world-renowned 3.5-acre garden, housing a collection of unique succulents, cacti and drought-tolerant plants from around the world. The Garden’s founder, Ruth Bancroft, lived to be 109 and was a pioneer in drought-tolerant gardening. Open to the public year-round, the Garden showcases fabulous blooms during every season. The retail nursery carries many varieties of Agaves, Aloes, Sedums, Aeoniums, Echeverias, Cacti, and the largest selection of Proteaceae in Northern California. Visitors may take a self guided tour or on weekends, docent led tours are offered. The Garden offers classes and workshops throughout the year in it's new Visitor and Education Center, which is also available to rent for business meetings, weddings and other private special events.
Reviewed By AliceR787 - Walnut Creek, United States
Ruth was the angel of succulents before we even appreciated them. What was considered ugly and twisted in nature encouraged her to plant, replant and develop a culture of beauty and harmony. This elegant unban garden demonstrates how we can use environmental nerdy to beautify urban landscapes. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about their garden and growth of succulents
3. Borges Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By expat326 - San Francisco, United States
The hills are a most incredible shade of green in the spring. In addition to the historic ranch complex, there are several trails for hiking, biking or horseback riding. The trails are well marked and well maintained, mostly gentle rolling hills not steep inclines. You may run into some livestock along the way and definitely bring binoculars for the birds. There is some quail habitat that is being restored. On a spring day, there is nothing better than getting out and enjoying the fresh air and flowering trees and poppies.
4. Gardens at Heather Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went for a picnic lunch at Gardens at Heather Farms. We had a very good time and there were lots of people there. There is a nice fountain area as well as plants. People were fishing, biking, and just enjoying the great outdoors. Visit is free.
5. Civic Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 180mariao - Oakland, United States
This is a really nice little park where there are areas where you can take a picnic, bring your dog and have a nice peaceful walk. It also has a pathway to the Iron Horse Trail. There are many restaurants in Downtown Walnut Creek where you can get takeout and bring it to the park and enjoy - all in walking distance.
