As a suburb of Oakland, Walnut Creek is a family-friendly destination. Book hotels near top attractions like the Lindsay Wildlife Museum or Old Borges Ranch.
Walnut Creek is a quiet city nestled between Napa Valley and the foothills of Mount Diablo. Begin exploring Walnut Creek attractionsby strolling through the tree-lined downtown area and shopping at more than 200 boutiques and small shops. Next, pick your favorite outdoors setting and enjoy an active day hiking, cycling, or just having a picnic outdoors. You can discover the great outdoors around Walnut Creek by meeting the animals at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum that treats over 6,000 animals a year, learning about unique and rare plants at the Ruth Bancroft Garden or driving up to the Mount Diablo summit for stunning views of the surrounding area. Families looking forthings to do in Walnut Creekshould be sure to explore the Diablo Valley Lines with its 1,800-square-foot model train layout. Guests should plan to visit during the Walnut Creek Chamber Art & Wine Festival that is held every June, but you can head to Napa Valley to tour wineries during any season of the year. Food lovers will also enjoy the variety of options and different blends of cuisines available in the city. After some fine-dining, visitors can catch a performance at the Lesher Center for the Arts or unwind at a live jazz bar.