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Things to see in Walnut Creek (United States): 13 places and when to go
Walnut Creek is a town in United States, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Food and drink (3), History (2). The best known are Mount Diablo, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.9271, -122.0507
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Food and drink (3) · History (2) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 45 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Diablo, at 1,173 m.
What to see in Walnut Creek
The places in and around Walnut Creek, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount DiabloMountain in Contra Costa County, California, United States13 km
- Port Chicago Naval Magazine National MemorialUS Navy memorial to the Port Chicago disaster15 km
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor ConcordWater park in Concord, California5.2 km
- Diablo Foothills Regional ParkProtected area6.5 km
- Don Francisco Galindo HouseHistoric House museum in Concord, CA5.3 km
- Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceAmerican museum and wildlife rehabilitation center2.2 km
- ADT - California - T - Seg 7Hiking10 km
- Calicraft Brewing CompanyBrewery2.2 km
- Del Cielo Brewing CompanyBrewery13 km
- Five Suns BrewingBrewery13 km
- Las Trampas to Mt. Diablo Regional TrailHiking9.8 km
- Leuschner ObservatoryObservatory9.1 km
- ForesterShipwreck of schooner vessel14 km
When to go to Walnut Creek
The best time to visit Walnut Creek is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:23
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 12 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Walnut Creek
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 45 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Berkeley, California38 places20 km
- Oakland, California44 places23 km
- Vallejo, California30 places27 km
- San Francisco64 places37 km
- Livermore13 places39 km
- San Rafael12 places43 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Walnut Creek?
The best known: Mount Diablo, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord, Diablo Foothills Regional Park, Don Francisco Galindo House. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Walnut Creek?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Walnut Creek?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 45 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Walnut Creek as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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