Guide to Visiting Downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek is a blend of clean, open space, a charming downtown, and an abundance of retail and restaurants. Nestled in the valley of Mount Diablo, the highest peak in the Bay Area, one can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities, culinary thrills, upscale shopping, live music, local beer and California’s oldest award-winning wine country. Explore Walnut Creek’s downtown as you soak in the California sunshine.
Explore the Walnut Creek Farmers Market, open year round on every Sunday from 9am to 1pm on Locust Street. Find the freshest local product, homemade treads, and live music. Just a short walk from BART, it’s the perfect spot to shop, stroll, and savor the best of Walnut Creek.
Broadway Plaza’s open-air shopping center boasts 80 specialty shops and restaurants including Nordstrom, Macy's, and Apple, plus True Food Kitchen, Boudin, and Pinstripes. It’s also home to co-working space Industrious.
This 16.7 acre park in the middle of downtown is open dawn to dusk and includes two playgrounds, picnic area, a Community Center with seniors’ programs, a library, ice rink (seasonal), Civic Arts Studios and connection to the Iron Horse Trail.
The two-story facility, which opened in July 2010, has a large children’s wing and garden, a Teen Zone, a Business and Career Center, a Technology Center, a 16-seat conference room, and four group study rooms. This 42,000 square-foot building includes 600 visitor seats and 94 public computers.
Located in the downtown, The Lesher Center for the Arts is a premier destination offering an exceptional arts and entertainment experience with three separate theatres for ballet, theatre, comedy and literary events. First opened in 1990, the Center now presents more than 900 productions and events each year and is enjoyed by over 350,000 patrons.
Bedford Gallery (BG) is a City of Walnut Creek program located inside the Lesher Center for the Arts (LCA). BG exhibits a wide range of artists and media with an emphasis on contemporary art. Its mission is to provide programming that reflects and engages the diverse audiences of Contra Costa County and the greater Bay Area with fun opportunities to learn about visual arts through varied, accessible, and challenging exhibitions, educational tours, and events.
Discover Walnut Creek Downtown’s landmarks and attractions. Explore our parks, gathering spaces, historic buildings, and other hidden treasures.
Walnut Creek Downtown is home to various art projects. Our mural collection creates positive, memorable images that enhance and define the city’s identity. Public art projects and activations boosts civic pride and engages visitors from all over the Bay Area.
Experience the energy of Walnut Creek Downtown through our vibrant lineup of events happening year-round! From lively street festivals and seasonal celebrations to local markets and live entertainment, there’s always something exciting to discover. Whether you're a local or just visiting, our events showcase the best of Walnut Creek’s culture, dining, and entertainment scene. Check out our event calendar and join us in making unforgettable memories downtown!