Sharon's Guidebook
Shopping Center and Restaurants
An area with multiple shops and Restaurants.
Encina Grande
2817 2995 Ygnacio Valley Rd1 mile from us.
The Orchards At Walnut Creek
2800 Ygnacio Valley RoadWalking distance from us 1.1 miles
Walnut Creek
4 miles from us.
Parks & Nature
State Park right on our doorstep! Absolutely amazing view at the summit, and museum to visit.
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Mount Diablo State Park - North Gate Road Entrance
1300 N Gate RdState Park right on our doorstep! Absolutely amazing view at the summit, and museum to visit.
Park and hiking trails, immerse yourself in nature, no cars beyond a certain point. Has a public pool with lifeguard on duty during the summer, and much more. Really worth a visit, so beautiful,
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Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area
1700 Castle Rock RdPark and hiking trails, immerse yourself in nature, no cars beyond a certain point. Has a public pool with lifeguard on duty during the summer, and much more. Really worth a visit, so beautiful,
Beautiful Park. Tennis courts, Swimming pool, Soccer fields, Botanical Gardens.
Also host all sorts of summer activities like Wine and Craft Fair evenings.
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The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks DrBeautiful Park. Tennis courts, Swimming pool, Soccer fields, Botanical Gardens.
Also host all sorts of summer activities like Wine and Craft Fair evenings.
Wonderful Botanical Garden..mostly succulents and drought friendly plants. Very interesting to do a guided tour of the Garden.
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The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
1552 Bancroft RdWonderful Botanical Garden..mostly succulents and drought friendly plants. Very interesting to do a guided tour of the Garden.
Lovely to get up on the hills, 2 minute walk from us.
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Lime Ridge Open Space
Ygnacio Valley RoadLovely to get up on the hills, 2 minute walk from us.
Arts & Culture
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic DrTheatre and Art Gallery
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic DrEntertainment & Activities
Fun to take in a movie after dinner in Walnut Creek
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Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD
1201 Locust StFun to take in a movie after dinner in Walnut Creek
This is a fun Farmers Market with live music, stalls and pop up restaurants. Take a blanket sit on the grass eat and listen to the music. Twice or three times a week in the Summer.
This Plaza is also surrounded by restaurants and has a Half Price Book store on the corner.
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Todos Santos Plaza
2175 Willow Pass RdThis is a fun Farmers Market with live music, stalls and pop up restaurants. Take a blanket sit on the grass eat and listen to the music. Twice or three times a week in the Summer.
This Plaza is also surrounded by restaurants and has a Half Price Book store on the corner.
Getting Around
Our nearest BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) Parking at the Station if you are early enough or on the weekend. Or take Uber from the house. Easy ride into San Francisco or Berkeley.
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Pleasant Hill station
1365 Treat BlvdOur nearest BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) Parking at the Station if you are early enough or on the weekend. Or take Uber from the house. Easy ride into San Francisco or Berkeley.
Food shopping and Takeout
Great place for groceries and produce as well as a quick takeout.
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Trader Joe's
1150 Concord AveGreat place for groceries and produce as well as a quick takeout.
Safeway
600 Patterson BlvdFood shopping and deli.
Has a wonderful selection of take out food, also a place to get pizza cooked right there or buy by the slice, and a café. Places to eat in or outside.
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Whole Foods Market
3502 Mt Diablo BlvdHas a wonderful selection of take out food, also a place to get pizza cooked right there or buy by the slice, and a café. Places to eat in or outside.
Nob Hill Foods
270 Redwood Shores Pkwy