Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek is a town in Contra Costa County, California, USA, situated in San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay area, about 16 miles (26 km) east of Oakland City. Walnut Creek serves as a gateway for its neighboring cities due to its location at the intersection of Sacramento and San Jose (I-680) and San Francisco / Oakland (SR-24) highways and BART accessibility. The vibrant downtown area includes hundred-year-old buildings as well as large shopping, restaurants and entertainment facilities.

There are many wonderful places to visit in Walnut Creek such as the Lesher Center for the Arts, Bedford Gallery, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Shadelands Ranch Museum, Borges Ranch, Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, The Gardens at Heather Farm, as well as the Ruth Bancroft Garden.

As the business and entertainment center for neighboring cities within central Contra Costa County, the city of Walnut Creek provides residents with a rich assortment of amenities that range from shopping centers and farmers markets to great schools and parks. Healthcare and biotechnology lead the economy in Walnut Creek, but the city has a strong collection of small businesses.

If you’re looking for a great place to live in California, but haven’t considered Walnut Creek, it’s time to do just that. Referred to as the “Jewel of the East Bay” for good reason, Walnut Creek is the ideal hidden gem for those who wish to enjoy the great outdoors, and affordable luxury living.