Walnut Creek is an urban oasis in the San Francisco East Bay Area surrounded by lush nature in the shadow of Mount Diablo. At its heart is the vibrant, busy, and charming downtown, managed by the Walnut Creek Downtown Association, consisting of 650 owners of businesses and properties within the downtown core. They goal is to make sure that the Walnut Creek downtown continues to thrive and welcome visitors and residents with its upscale stores, charming sidewalk cafes, gourmet restaurants, and endless festivals and activities. Visit The Ruth Bancroft Garden, The Lesher Center for the Arts, The Gardens at Heather Farm and The Shadelands Ranch Museum.

Walnut Creek is a 1 hr 16 min (25.0 miles via I-80 E and CA-24 E) day trip from San Francisco.


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