Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA
Places to go in Walnut Creek
24 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
1515 Restaurant
Comfortable dining options include outdoor seating for drinks, seafood & Californian small plates.
1515 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Shopping
Anthropologie
Chain selling boho-chic womenswear, shoes, accessories & home decor (some feature wedding attire).
1149 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Outdoors
Arbolado Park
Park with sports fields, tennis courts & open grassy areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.
Arbolado Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Brioche de Paris
Rustic-chic bakery serving French croissants, crepes & light French cafe fare, plus tea & coffee.
1421 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Shopping
Broadway Plaza
High-end outdoor mall with department stores, chain & specialty shops, services & restaurants.
1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Broderick
Spacious neighborhood bar & grill with hearty American comfort food, beer & boozy shakes.
1548 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Outdoors
Civic Park
10-acre park with gardens, picturesque views & a community center & gazebo used for weddings.
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Arts & Culture
Color Me Mine
Paint-your-own ceramics chain, with a studio available for walk-ins, workshops & parties.
1950 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Elia
1520 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Il Fornaio
Upmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
1430 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Arts & Culture
Lesher Center for the Arts
Arts center with three separate theaters for theater, ballet, comedy & literary events.
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
LITA
1602 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Nightlife
Main Street Kitchen & Bar
Bistro for Californian fare from local ingredients in a polished cafe space with some outdoor seats.
1358 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Montesacro - Walnut Creek
1686 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Shopping
Nordstrom
1200 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Original Joe's Walnut Creek
1300 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Pacific Catch
1305 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Outdoors
Rudgear Park
This 12-acre park features playgrounds, a picnic area, restrooms & sports facilities.
2261 Dapplegray Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Wellness
Siam Orchid Traditional Thai Massage
1535 Olympic Blvd 2nd floor unit a, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Wellness
SkinSpirit Walnut Creek
1647 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
Telefèric Barcelona Walnut Creek
Buzzy destination for Spanish pintxos, paella, sangria & drinks served in spacious, modern environs.
1500 Mt Diablo Blvd 2nd Floor, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Food & Drink
The Cooperage American Grille
Polished yet casual American joint known for its rotisserie chicken, burgers & steaks.
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Outdoors
The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
Water-conserving, 3.5-acre garden with succulents, cacti & more started in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft.
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA
Food & Drink
Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar
Eclectic eatery offers small plates & wines from around the world in a picturesque setting.
1511 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA