Location: Walnut Creek
Top Things to do in Walnut Creek
What to do and see in Walnut Creek, California (CA): The Best Free 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. 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.
2. 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.
3. Shell Ridge Open Space
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We first went to Borges Ranch, which is part of the Shell Ridge Open Space. From there there are hills and vista views. This is a good area for hiking.
4. Broadway Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Broadway Plaza is an open-air shopping center with more than 35 specialty shops, services, and restaurants, and is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s. Broadway Plaza is acknowledged for its breathtaking exterior, which includes topiaries, sculptures and European-styled fountains, and has been voted "Best Shopping Center" in Diablo Magazine’s "Best of the East Bay" issue.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We very much enjoyed shopping in this upscale outdoor shopping center in Walnut Creek. Its a beautiful place to shop with lots of stores and places to eat. There is also good parking.
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.
