About the Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, California
Downtown Walnut Creek is located in the southern portion of Walnut Creek, California. Its name comes from the first name of one of the original land-grant owners, Rancho Arroyo de Las Nueces y Bolbones, Arroyo de las Nueces (Walnut Creek), as well as for the local group of indigenous Americans (Bolbones). The Arroyo de las Nueces was named for the evidence of the native species of a walnut tree, the California Walnut. The zip code of Downtown Walnut Creek is 94596, and the main streets of the neighborhood are Civic Drive, N Main Street, and Giammona Drive.
Things to Do in Downtown Walnut Creek
Downtown Walnut Creek is blessed with an abundance of fun attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. Here’s a shortlist of our favorites:
Broadway Plaza, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Broadway Plaza is an open-air shopping center located in Walnut Creek, CA, which is home to many great retailers and restaurants. There are 80 specialty stores in this upscale center, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Apple, and Lululemon. A variety of restaurants are also available, such as True Food Kitchen, Boudin, and P.F. Chang's. It is also home to the Industrious Coworking Room. Come and check out why Broadway Plaza has been voted “Best Shopping Center” in Diablo Magazine’s “Best of the East Bay” issue.
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Swan's Fine Books, 2070 N Broadway STE 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In a wide variety of matters of general interest, Swan's Fine Books offers rare and collectible books. Although some of these books are listed online, many are not and they encourage you to contact their branch with any unique requirements you might have. Fine Press, Illustrated, and Artist Books are their specialties, and they are most likely to be found on their website and at book fairs. The early British fine presses, such as the Kelmscott Press, the Ashendene Press, the Cresset Press, and the Golden Cockerel Press, are particularly loved. Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Eric Gill are among the illustrators that Swan’s are especially fond of, but there are so many that it is difficult to list them all.
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
A leading example of the art of garden design with drought-tolerant plants, the Ruth Bancroft Garden is recognized as one of the world's finest dry gardens. The Garden shows an extensive collection of plants from the desert and Mediterranean climates of the world, collected for over 60 years by Ruth Bancroft. Each season in the Garden offers something different and visitors can find themselves in awe of the boldness and elegance of the work of Ruth.
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Canvas and Cabernet, 1444 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Unleash your inner creative genius in Canvas and Cabernet while enjoying some wine. Canvas and Cabernet are all about having fun, with no artistic skill required. Each evening, classes concentrate on a different theme. While enjoying a glass of wine or beer, you can learn simple acrylic painting techniques.
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Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
The Bedford Gallery displays the work of historical, new, and contemporary artists, a program of the City of Walnut Creek. The Gallery is committed to providing the public with opportunities through public initiatives that are diverse, open, challenging, and informative to learn about visual arts. Its aim is to provide exhibitions and other programs that both represent the diverse audiences of the whole region of Contra Costa and engage them.
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Living in Downtown Walnut Creek
Residents of Downtown Walnut Creek are blessed to live in an area full of nature while also being quite close to city life. There is never a shortage of coffee shops, parks, or shopping centers to enjoy within a five-minute drive of Downtown Walnut Creek. Residents are also able to enjoy a rich spiritual life at the following houses of worship:
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
St. Paul's is a Christian church group that is transparent and affirming. They welcome anyone who seeks a place at the table of God. They are a community of faith that calls for a life of love, not for blind faith, not for unthinking obedience, but for reflective, responsible dedication. In joint practice, they find harmony, not in coerced compromise. They don't have all the answers, but questions are welcome. This is a place of love and hope, not fear and judgment. In Jesus' practice, faith is a journey, not an occurrence or activity; a way of life, not merely a declaration of belief.
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Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church is a religious group united in Christ worshipping and serving together. They live in Christ as evidenced by their reliance on prayer and scripture. Their members grow deeper in their faith. The church aims to be a strong community reaching the unchurched with the Gospel, and in doing so, seeing God transform their lives, the neighbors, and the world.
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St Mary's Church, 2039 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
St. Mary is a vibrant Christian culture brought together and nurtured by the Word of God and the Eucharistic celebration and receptive to the call of Christ to service. They are committed to helping you to grow spiritually as Christ's disciples and to providing those in need of caring service. In the Catholic tradition, they offer many opportunities for schooling, enrichment, and fellowship. To meet the many needs of our nation, they have a number of ministries.
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St John Vianney Catholic Church, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
St John Vianney Catholic Church was established in 1965. Their founding priest was Monsignor William Mullen. 345 families helped him establish this parish. This Church is a Catholic community of faith, hope, and love. They strive to foster your spiritual growth and share the gifts God has given to us all. Fr. William Rosario is the current parish priest.
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NorthCreek Church, 2303 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
NorthCreek is a teaching church and they are devoted to the Word of God's proclamation and application. You will find, for this reason, that everything from the songs they sing, the classes they give, to the art they hang on the walls, is based on scripture. Explore this section's data to learn more about the beliefs, plans, and systems of NorthCreek. NorthCreek accepts and supports their Statement of Faith as a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America. However, they have also adopted four more in the field of Practical Theology in addition to the ten Papers they espouse, which fall mostly in the field of Systematic Theology.
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Parks, Schools & Other Points of Interest in Downtown Walnut Creek
Downtown Walnut Creek is also home to some amazing parks, schools, public libraries, and schools for its citizens to enjoy. These facilities are all world-class, beautifully maintained, and clean so residents of surrounding communities often visit to enjoy them. Here’s a short list all located in Downtown Walnut Creek:
Walnut Creek School District, 960 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
The Walnut Creek School District is dedicated to developing educational opportunities that connect, encourage, and empower all students. WCSD focuses on developing exceptional educational opportunities in partnership with their community that respects the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students while providing an atmosphere that fosters teamwork, confidence, curiosity, ingenuity, innovation, perseverance, and a passion for learning.
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Berean Christian High School, 245 El Divisadero Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Since 1968, Berean Christian High School has served the East Bay Area of San Francisco, offering a distinctive, Bible-centered, college-preparatory curriculum to grow Christ's lifelong followers. In an educational program characterized by academic and extracurricular success, loving, dedicated, and highly trained teachers foster and challenge ninth through twelfth-grade students to become lifelong learners. Their mission is to serve families who wish their children not only private education but a distinctly Christian education. The school partners with parents and their churches, drawing from a diverse Christian culture, to cultivate the special, God-given talents of students to their highest potential.
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Eagle Peak Montessori School, 800 Hutchinson Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Eagle Peak Montessori School's educational and philosophical perspective deeply respects and supports the unique creation and acquisition of knowledge by each person. In order for innovation, learning, and a sense of community to thrive, their job is to provide an environment of acceptance, reverence, and confidence. In our lifelong learning and personal development process, the school considers itself as a learning environment that acknowledges parents, students, teachers, and administrators as integral parts of the community as they support each other for quality education and a haven for learning.
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Northgate High School, 425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Northgate High School was established in 1974, known for its capacity to celebrate its scholarly, athletic, and artistic accomplishments. Their academic excellence is backed by an excellent faculty whose work and loyalty to their students constantly inspire everyone. This professional dedication extends to their athletic programs, where over two-thirds of their students have discovered how valuable participation can be in the competitive arena. Among those students whose creative expression is continually shared both within and outside of the school’s culture, this same excitement is also seen. It's easy to see how the goal of Northgate to promote the development of happy, balanced, and creative people turns a great child into great adults when you bring these qualities together.
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Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Pleasant Hill Park is a nicely sized community park that has, among other things a gigantic lawn that can be used for baseball and softball games, if the presence of a scoreboard is any indication, and even soccer or other impromptu sports requiring little more than a large, open, rectangular field. There are also well-maintained basketball courts, picnic areas, gardens, and playgrounds. On the other side of the pool, there is even more to the park! There are two playgrounds that are really fun and that kids will surely enjoy. Plus, there is more green space where you can set up a picnic or host a children's birthday party.
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