3597 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549, (925) 310-4529
A great spot to grab a cup of pour-over coffee!
Calicraft Brewing Company
2700 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, (925) 478-8103
A fun place to hang out, sample some regional California beers and relax.
Shadowbrook Winery
1 Meritage Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, (925) 988-9463
Shadowbrook is a family-owned winery in the foothills of Mt. Diablo. They offer a range of exceptional red wines and some whites, as well as dining options. A lovely place to spend a few hours, but reservation only so book in advance!
The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery
1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, (925) 944-9352
A 2.5-acre public dry garden that boasts more than 2,000 cacti, succulents, trees, and shrubs native to California, Mexico, Chile, and South Africa.
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 939-7601
Broadway Plaza is an open-air shopping center with 80 specialty shops including Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, and a wide range of dining options.
Hops & Scotch
7001 Sunne Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, (925) 378-7980
A friendly neighborhood bar conveniently located right across from the Embassy Suites.