Walnut Creek is a city that is known in the area for its upscale shopping. Responsible for much of the growth in the city, the quality shopping areas offer a picturesque shopping experience among majestic shops, fountains and flowers. For charm, luxury and international flavor, the shopping areas in Walnut Creek provide numerous reasons to go out. With Broadway Plaza, Downtown Walnut Creek and the Walnut Creek Farmers’ Market, you will find that this city provides many opportunities for acquiring the best of everything.
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 939-7600
Website: www.broadwayplaza.com
Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek boasts attractive streets, dreamy fountains and lush landscaping among a collection of shops, restaurants and boutiques. As a Mecca of shopping opportunities, residents and visitors flock to the world-class stores, such as Nordstrom and Macy’s, as well as to the many high-end boutiques. You’ll have fun hitting the brick-paved lanes of the plaza and browsing through one of the region’s best shopping centers. Stores include 7 For All Mankind, Aveda, Banana Republic, bareMinerals, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Burberry, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Crate & Barrel, Flare’s Bridal, Gymboree, J. Crew, Juicy Couture, kate spade new York, Lacoste, L'Occitane en Provence, Lucky Brand Jeans, Neiman Marcus, Swarovski, Sephora, True Religion Brand Jeans, The Walking Company, Victoria’s Secret, White House | Black Market and more.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Locust and Main Streets
(925) 933-6778
Website: www.walnutcreekdowntown.com
Besides Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek is home to a lovely downtown shopping area. While Broadway Plaza is high-end, downtown has a small-town feel, with unique restaurants and stores. With sidewalk and patio seating, this part of the city has a Mediterranean, pedestrian atmosphere, even hosting the occasional art festival. From clothes to books to jewelry to gifts and collectibles, downtown has the goods and services you need, including sporting goods, nutrition and home goods. Some stores downtown are Gap, the Apple Store, World Market, the Men’s Warehouse, the Red Box, Walnut Creek Florist, House of Beads, the Paint Palette, Little Tibet Gift Shop, Ann Taylor LOFT, Barnes & Noble, Papyrus, EcoShoppe, the Vitamin Shoppe, Foot Candy, and more.
Walnut Creek Farmers’ Market
North Locus, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 431-8361
Website: www.cccfm.org/pages/wc.htm
Open on Sundays throughout the year, the Walnut Creek Farmers’ Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through October, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. A terrific place for meeting friends on a Sunday for coffee, brunch or music, the farmer’s market in downtown allows visitors to browse through some of the freshest produce in Northern California and downtown’s many shops at the same time. Selected as the best farmers’ market in 2012 by the Local Harvest and Walnut Creek Magazine, this market provides a variety of ingredients and supplies for cooking organic, unique and fresh dishes in your kitchen. The plethora of vendors here ensures that you will always find the best seasonal ingredients around. However, if you are attending, leave your dogs at home, as they are not permitted. Friends and family, however, are welcome to join you.