Where is Walnut Creek?   Walnut Creek, and its picturesque backdrop of Mt. Diablo, is located in Contra Costa County in the East Bay, approximately 25 miles east of San Francisco.  We are within proximity of some of the finest institutions, such as the University of California (U.C.) campuses at Berkeley (15 miles), San Francisco (24 miles) and Davis (56 miles). We are conveniently located 25 miles from the Oakland International Airport and 36 miles from the San Francisco International Airport. Walnut Creek is served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), a high-speed rail system serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including the two airports.  From the Walnut Creek BART station, one could hop on the FREE shuttle service (Route 4) for rides around prime shopping areas in downtown Walnut Creek-- 7 days a week! Walnut Creek is also located within close proximity to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, areas internationally recognized for producing some of the world's finest wines.

With quality of life built into every corner of the community, Walnut Creek offers employment and recreational opportunities, as well as shopping and dining delights.  Walnut Creek is also home to the Joint Genome Institute, Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center, the Broadway Plaza Shopping area and traditional downtown shopping and dining areas.  Walnut Creek is ranked 2nd amongst (San Francisco) Bay Area cities for its vast open space, per capita-- putting outdoor activities at your fingertips.  Mt. Diablo State Park is located about 5 miles from downtown and is one of many playgrounds for Walnut Creek residents.  Check out what others have to say about Walnut Creek: "Foodie Finds: 10 Surprising Food Cities" (Livability.com, April 2010) "Best Healthy Places to Retire" (US News & World Report, Sept. 2008) "1-Day-Getaway-Shopping-in-Walnut-Creek" (Sacramento Magazine, Dec. 2008)