Walnut Creek · Contra Costa County, CA
Outdoors in Walnut Creek
Scout analyzed 27 Walnut Creek places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
27
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots

Food & Drink
Brioche de Paris
Rustic-chic bakery serving French croissants, crepes & light French cafe fare, plus tea & coffee.

Food & Drink
Rooted Coffee Co

Food & Drink
Pacific Catch

Food & Drink
Montesacro - Walnut Creek

Arts & Culture
Color Me Mine
Paint-your-own ceramics chain, with a studio available for walk-ins, workshops & parties.

Food & Drink
Broderick
Spacious neighborhood bar & grill with hearty American comfort food, beer & boozy shakes.

Food & Drink
LITA

Food & Drink
Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
Eclectic eatery offers small plates & wines from around the world in a picturesque setting.

Ygnacio Valley
The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
Water-conserving, 3.5-acre garden with succulents, cacti & more started in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft.

Food & Drink
The Cooperage American Grille
Polished yet casual American joint known for its rotisserie chicken, burgers & steaks.

Food & Drink
Lafayette Public House
Contemporary coffee stop & cafe with American pastries, sandwiches beer & wine, plus free Wi-Fi.

Outdoors
Arbolado Park
Park with sports fields, tennis courts & open grassy areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.

Food & Drink
1515 Restaurant
Comfortable dining options include outdoor seating for drinks, seafood & Californian small plates.

Food & Drink
Telefèric Barcelona Walnut Creek
Buzzy destination for Spanish pintxos, paella, sangria & drinks served in spacious, modern environs.

Food & Drink
Original Joe's Walnut Creek

Outdoors
Civic Park
10-acre park with gardens, picturesque views & a community center & gazebo used for weddings.

Food & Drink
The Hangout

Food & Drink
Il Fornaio
Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.

Arts & Culture
Lesher Center for the Arts
Arts center with three separate theaters for theater, ballet, comedy & literary events.

Nightlife
Main Street Kitchen & Bar
Bistro for Californian fare from local ingredients in a polished cafe space with some outdoor seats.

Food & Drink
Elia

Wellness
SkinSpirit Walnut Creek

Shopping
Nordstrom

Shopping
Broadway Plaza
High-end outdoor mall with department stores, chain & specialty shops, services & restaurants.
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