Walnut Creek travel guide
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You're Going to Love Walnut Creek
With a population of 64.173, Walnut Creek is a must-see destination in California, United States. Walnut Creek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Walnut Creek
If you’re looking for affordable options, Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar (1511 Mt. Diablo Blvd.) and Walnut Creek Yacht Club (1555 Bonanza St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Shadowbrook Winery (1 Meritage Lane) and LITA (1602 Bonanza St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Walnut Creek.
When to visit Walnut Creek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Walnut Creek in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Walnut Creek, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Walnut Creek
Plane
When flying to Walnut Creek, you’ll arrive at Concord Buchanan Fld (CCR), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Walnut Creek departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Walnut Creek. The train journey from Walnut Creek to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Walnut Creek is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 33 km from Walnut Creek. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Walnut Creek, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Walnut Creek takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.
Airlines serving Walnut Creek
Where to stay in Walnut Creek
Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Walnut Creek
Most booked hotels in Walnut Creek
Renting a car in Walnut Creek
Renting a car in Walnut Creek costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Walnut Creek.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Walnut Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Walnut Creek is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.