San Francisco, California is across the bay from Walnut Creek. This city is known for its foggy vistas, world-class shopping and spectacular arts scene. It's also steeped in natural beauty. Visit Golden Gate Park and take a break at the Japanese Tea Garden. Head to Ocean Beach to watch a Pacific Coast sunset. Union Square is where you'll find designer shops, and the Haight Ashbury still gives off "Summer of Love" vibes. You can see the major SF sights in about three days, but even if you spend two weeks there, you won't run out of things to do. The City by the Bay is also an excellent place to start a road trip to Yosemite National Park.
Oakland, California is in the East Bay. While you're there, see what's scheduled at the Oakland Arena. It's the home of the Golden State Warriors but also hosts lots of concerts and family shows. Head to Redwood Regional Park to take in the awe-inspiring old-growth redwood trees. For some California history, the Oakland Museum of California is hard to beat, and it also has arts and science exhibits. The non-profit Oakland Zoo houses hundreds of exotic animals, many of them rescues, and is recognized for the outstanding quality of care it provides. Oakland is also a great launching point for a road trip to Los Angeles.
Santa Rosa, California is a popular destination in Sonoma County. One of its top attractions is the Charles M. Schultz Museum and Research Center, which is dedicated to the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You can visit the former home of writer Jack London at the Jack London State Historic Site. To do some shopping and grab a bite to eat, head to Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse Square downtown.
Walnut Creek is just a 30-minute drive from San Francisco. This laid-back city has a population of about 70,120 and is the economic and cultural center of Contra Costa County. It's also a very outdoorsy place — per capita, it has more open spaces than any other city in California.
The first American settler in what is now Walnut Creek arrived in 1849. Farming was the primary industry in the area for many decades. When the railroad arrived in 1891, connecting Walnut Creek with other Bay Area localities, its population exploded. Then, in the 1930s, when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Caldecott Tunnel were built, Walnut Creek turned into the fastest-growing community in California.
Today, Walnut Creek is home to a range of attractions, like the Ruth Bancroft Botanical Garden and the Lesher Center for the Arts. The 16.7-acre Civic Park provides a habitat for more than 25 species of butterflies, and the Shadelands Ranch Museum gives insights into Walnut Creek's agricultural roots.
If you're looking for something to eat, check out the Black Bear Diner's American fare or enjoy some Peruvian ceviche at Limon. Dumpling Hours serves up savory dim sum that keeps customers coming back.
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is a place for solemn remembrance in Martinez, California. It memorializes the 320 lives lost in a deadly stateside World War II disaster.
The John Muir National Historic Site, in Martinez, honors famed naturalist John Muir. You can stop by the visitor center and tour Muir's former home.
The California National Historic Trail commemorates the route that early pioneers traveled in search of a better life and perhaps a fortune in gold in California. You can walk, bike, or ride horseback along sections of this historic trail.
Arts Around August - Every year in Walnut Creek, the entire month of August is dedicated to the arts — visual, performing, and culinary! Enjoy live music, moveable feasts, and more in downtown Walnut Creek.
Mushroom Mardi Gras - Head to Morgan Hill in late May for its annual mushroom festival. Live bands, arts and crafts, delicious food, carnival rides, and more celebrate fungal culture.
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival - Take a ride in a hot air balloon at this two-day festival in late May. You can also stroll among over 200 vendor booths and attend free kite-making classes.
Pinnacles National Park is home to more than 30 miles of hiking trails. It also has a campground open to RV camping. Rock climbing and bird-watching are popular things to do at Pinnacles National Park — you can spot species like California condors and acorn woodpeckers. Two talus caves are open for exploration there too.
Yosemite National Park is famous for its waterfalls, most notably Yosemite Falls, which plummets 2,425 feet from top to bottom. Drive your RV along Glacier Road for spectacular views of the Yosemite Valley. The iconic Half Dome granite rock formation is a bucket-list challenge for rock climbers. Primitive RV camping is available in the park.
Lassen Volcanic National Park lives up to its name. It has more than 150 miles of trails that wind past volcanic features like boiling spring lakes, lava beds, and steam vents. The park's namesake peak is one of the world's biggest plug-dome volcanos. Five campgrounds in Lassen Volcanic National Park have primitive sites for RV camping.
Mount Diablo State Park is just 16 miles from Walnut Creek. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding area from groomed hiking, biking, and horseback-riding trails. Enjoy picnic areas and ranger-led tours there.
Brannan Island State Recreation Area is one of the top destinations in the world for fishing and boating. The park is filled with maze-like waterways snaking around islands and marshes. Anglers catch striped bass, sturgeon, bluegill, and perch among many other fish species.
Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area is near Livermore, California. People flock to this area for hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. You can bring your own boat or rent one at the park. This recreation area has RV camping sites with hookups as well as a dump station.
Tradewinds RV Park in Vallejo is right off I-80. This family-run RV park is notable for its excellent customer service and clean grounds. It has 78 RV sites with full hookups.
The Contra Costa County Fair RV Park in Antioch has 18 RV sites with full hookups. This park is on the small side but has 50-foot-long camping spaces and a great location next to the fairgrounds.
Pleasanton's Fairpark RV Campground is a large gated park with 176 full-hookup sites. Guests have access to an on-site laundry facility, covered picnic areas, two restaurants, and an RV store.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Walnut Creek, CA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Walnut Creek?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Walnut Creek from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Walnut Creek?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
