Walnut Creek, California

Downtown Walnut Creek looking towards Mt. Diablo

Walnut Creek Condos

Condominiums and apartments are available throughout Walnut Creek. The majority of the condos are in close proximity to downtown Walnut Creek.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek is a major economic and shopping center in Contra Costa County. Conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 24 and Interstate 680, Walnut Creek offers a great location to live, work, and play.

City of Walnut Creek Website

Walnut Creek’s Economy

Walnut Creek is a major economic hub in the East Bay and in Contra Costa County. Walnut Creek is home to two major hospitals, John Muir Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek. Other major employers in Walnut Creek include Central Pet & Garden, AAA Northern CA Nevada & Utah, & John Muir Clinical Lab.

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce

Shopping in Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek has become a regional shopping destination with major retailers clamoring to be in the downtown market. Walnut Creek is home to Target, Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Nieman Marcus, Apple, Men’s Warehouse, The Container Store, Banana Republic, Crate & Barrel, Tesla, J.Crew, and others.

Broadway Plaza

Schools in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek public elementary schools are covered by both the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Walnut Creek School District. The public highschools are in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District and the Acalanes Union High School District.

Mt. Diablo Unified
Walnut Creek School District
Acalanes Union High School District

Private Schools 

• Northcreek Academy
• Berean Christian High School
• Contra Costa Christian School
• Seven Hills School
• Springfield Montessori
• Fusion Academy
• Palmer School
• Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception School 

Check out Walnut Creek School rankings on GreatSchools.org.

Walnut Creek Real Estate

Walnut Creek is primarily a suburban community. Many homes are single family in a residential setting.

South Walnut Creek, Lakewood, Saranap, & Tice Valley

The areas of South Walnut Creek, Saranap, & Tice Valley are characterized by rolling hills and streets without sidewalks. These areas are closer to downtown and were part of the earlier developments.

Northgate, Rancho San Miguel, Rancho Paraiso, & Foothill

The neighborhoods east of the downtown area via Ygnacio Valley Rd. are generally characterized by more level topography, more sidewalks, and more recent construction.

Rossmoor

Rossmoor is a active adult (55+) housing development in Walnut Creek. There are almost 6,200 residences in Rossmoor with a population of approximately 9,200. At least one of the residents must be 55 years of age or older.

Rossmoor

Walnut Creek Condos

Condominiums and apartments are available throughout Walnut Creek. The majority of the condos are in close proximity to downtown Walnut Creek.

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Walnut Creek Real Estate for Sale

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Walnut Creek Recreation

Parks

Walnut Creek has 16 parks for residents to enjoy. Some of the amenities at the parks include tennis courts, pools, basketball courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer, skate park, & disc golf.

Walnut Creek Parks

Open Spaces

The City of Walnut Creek Open Space division manages over 3000 acres of Open Space in four unique areas and over seven miles of neighborhood trails. The open spaces have been set aside to preserve natural resources, protect wildlife habitat and corridors, and provide recreation opportunities for residents.

Walnut Creek Open Space

Mt. Diablo

Walnut Creek sits in the shadow of Mt. Diablo, a peak that rises some 3,800 ft. above sea level. Many of the open spaces lead into Mt. Diablo with great hiking, walking, climbing, and bicycling opportunities. On a clear day you can see the Golden Gate Bridge to the west and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east.

Mt. Diablo State Park