Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek’s central location and proximity to multiple Bay Area freeways and BART make it ideal for commuters, while simultaneously its top-rated school systems and quiet neighborhoods make it perfect for raising a family. Access to San Francisco, Oakland, Silicon Valley, and more, as well as many companies with offices right in Walnut Creek mean an abundance of career opportunities for Walnut Creek residents.

An up and coming city, Walnut Creek offers a surplus of activities by being host to Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek’s main shopping district and a central hub of Contra Costa County, the Lesher Center for the Arts, which host a variety of art, theatre, music, and dance performances every year, a multitude of parks including Heather Farms and Civic park, and over 3000 acres of Open Space set aside for the public to enjoy as well as to protect the local flora and fauna.

When asked what they like about living in Walnut Creek, residents point to a safe, “small-town” feel even as they enjoy its bustling downtown energy and amenities. Walnut Creek is one of those rare cities that offers the best of both worlds.