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Why live in Walnut Creek? Why do people choose our local city to call home?
People choose Walnut Creek for lifestyle. “Lifestyle” encompasses all that our city offers including community, neighborhood, housing variety, services, convenience, amenities! The City of Walnut Creek website lists many of these!
Walnut Creek Lifestyle
Walnut Creek has recently been voted “Greenest Place to Retire” in the US News and World Report “The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012.” The greatest part about this report is that it illustrates that what makes it a great place to live for retirees, also makes it an excellent location for many. From the report:
Retirees make up more than a quarter of the population of Walnut Creek, which combines the amenities of a city with abundant access to the wilderness. Downtown is filled with high-end shops, fine dining, and organic eateries, as well as the Lesher Center for the Arts. The city also has 22 city parks and 2,704 acres of open space. “There’s a great amount of open space available,” says Joe Stadum, a resident of Walnut Creek’s large 55-and-older gated community, Rossmoor. He enjoys hiking with the Rossmoor Trails Club, which counts more than 200 members. “You can drive or ride your bicycle or run and hike. It’s a great asset.” Residents may choose to drive up to the summit of 3,849-foot Mount Diablo or travel to nearby San Francisco. But life in the Bay Area doesn’t come cheap. The median home price is $411,000.
And when the report mentions “green,” you’ll see they mean GREEN as in Walnut Creek is full of parks, preserved open space and access to the great outdoors!
As someone who has grown up in the area, we used to go to San Francisco to do our holiday shopping, now, it’s all here! There is something for everyone now and many of the major retailers are here right in our downtown including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Tiffany’s and coming soon, Neiman Marcus. We have Chicos, Tillys, Coldwater Creek, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, H&M and the list goes on and on! Check out the Walnut Creek Downtown Shopping Guide for the list of the 100′s of stores, spas, restaurants and more located right in our own backyard. In fact, the shopping is so good, Diablo Magazine readers just voted it “Best Shopping Neighborhood of the East Bay.” You can read all the local Walnut Creek business “best of” winners for 2011 at “Best of the East Bay 2011″ link.
Combine the GREEN and the shopping and add to that the proximity to BART and freeways for commute, the excellent school scores, and the plethera of activites for everyone, you’ve got a winner! What else is there to love about Walnut Creek? Well here are just a few things:
- Vibrant arts education and regional theater community (Lesher Center for the Arts and Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education)
- Nightlife, dancing, bars, sports bars and pubs – something for everyone!
- Mt. Diablo State Park right in our back yard (Mt. Diablo State Park)
- Golf! Yes there are several golf courses including Boundary Oaks and Diablo Hills
- Kids! So much to do! Too much to list! Good schools. Support groups. Parks and Rec classes.
- Coffee! Yes, we have Peets and Starbucks (several) and several local cafes serving up your favorite cup o’ Joe.
- Pets! Animals! Yes, Walnut Creek is home to ARF (Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation as well as the Lindsay Wildlife Museum)
- Vibrant Equestrian Community. Boarding, miles of trails, lessons and camps.
- New library! Yes, while controversial when built it sure is beautiful! Walnut Creek Library
- Fitness! Walnut Creek is a very active community; trails, biking, hiking, gyms, yoga and more!
- Retirement community! Yes, Rossmoor is a gated senior community, golf and everything you could ever want!
I’m passionate about Walnut Creek as you can see, let me help you call Walnut Creek home!
Walnut Creek Schools are excellent, but keep in mind there are three different school districts that serve Walnut Creek. These districts include Walnut Creek School District (K-8), Acalanes School District (9-12) and Mt. Diablo School District (K-12). For more information, just ask. Or notice our Walnut Creek home search now allows you to search by school district.
High Schools in walnut creek, CA, 3
7 High Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acalanes Center for Independent Study Phone: (925) 280-3980 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 http://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us |
Alt. | 9-12 | 54 | 4 |
| Del Oro High (Continuation) High School Phone: (925) 280-3940 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
Alt. | 9-12 | 68 | 10 |
| Las Lomas High School Phone: (925) 280-3920 1460 South Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
Public | 9-12 | 1454 | 21 |
| Northgate High School Phone: (925) 938-0900 425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Public | 9-12 | 1476 | 24 |
| Berean Christian High School Phone: (925) 945-6464 245 EL Divisadero Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Private | 9-12 | 400 | 13 |
| Contra Costa Christian School Phone: (925) 934-4964 2721 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | PK, K-12 | 369 | 12 |
| Contra Costa Midrasha School Phone: (925) 944-4701 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Private | 8-12 | 148 | 135 |
Elementary Schools in walnut creek, CA, 3
17 Elementary Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Elementary School Phone: (925) 933-3405 2200 Parish Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Public | K-5 | 449 | 26 |
| Valle Verde Elementary School Phone: (925) 939-5700 3275 Peachwillow Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Public | K-5 | 526 | 26 |
| Walnut Acres Elementary School Phone: (925) 939-1333 180 Cerezo Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Public | K-5 | 621 | 28 |
| Eagle Peak Montessori Elementary School Phone: (925) 946-0994 800 Hutchinson Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 http://www.eaglepeakmontessori.org |
Charter | 1-5 | 186 | 19 |
| Buena Vista Elementary School Phone: (925) 944-6822 2355 San Juan Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Public | K-5 | 468 | 20 |
| Indian Valley Elementary School Phone: (925) 944-6828 551 Marshall Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Public | K-5 | 419 | 21 |
| Murwood Elementary School Phone: (925) 943-2462 2050 Vanderslice Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
Public | K-5 | 422 | 20 |
| Parkmead Elementary School Phone: (925) 944-6858 1920 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
Public | K-5 | 492 | 21 |
| Walnut Heights Elementary School Phone: (925) 944-6834 4064 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
Public | K-5 | 391 | 22 |
| St Mary Elementary School Phone: (925) 935-5054 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 299 | 18 |
| Seven Hills School Phone: (925) 933-0666 975 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 www.sevenhillsschool.org |
Private | PK, K-8 | 384 | 13 |
| Walnut Creek Christian Academy Phone: (925) 935-1587 2336 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 292 | 14 |
| Palmer School Phone: (925) 934-4888 2740 Jones Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | K-8 | 340 | 14 |
| The Dorris-Eaton School Phone: (925) 933-5225 1847 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 435 | 12 |
| Contra Costa Christian School Phone: (925) 934-4964 2721 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | PK, K-12 | 369 | 12 |
| Northcreek Academy and Preschool Phone: (925) 954-6322 2303 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 557 | 17 |
| Dorris-Eaton School Phone: (925) 837-7248 1286 Stone Vallley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
Private | K-8 | 320 | 12 |
Middle Schools in walnut creek, CA, 3
11 Middle Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Middle School Phone: (925) 939-8600 2775 Cedro Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Public | 6-8 | 1038 | 27 |
| Walnut Creek Intermediate School Phone: (925) 944-6840 2425 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Public | 6-8 | 1113 | 24 |
| St Mary Elementary School Phone: (925) 935-5054 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 299 | 18 |
| Seven Hills School Phone: (925) 933-0666 975 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 www.sevenhillsschool.org |
Private | PK, K-8 | 384 | 13 |
| Walnut Creek Christian Academy Phone: (925) 935-1587 2336 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 292 | 14 |
| Palmer School Phone: (925) 934-4888 2740 Jones Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | K-8 | 340 | 14 |
| The Dorris-Eaton School Phone: (925) 933-5225 1847 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 435 | 12 |
| Contra Costa Christian School Phone: (925) 934-4964 2721 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 |
Private | PK, K-12 | 369 | 12 |
| Northcreek Academy and Preschool Phone: (925) 954-6322 2303 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 557 | 17 |
| Dorris-Eaton School Phone: (925) 837-7248 1286 Stone Vallley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
Private | K-8 | 320 | 12 |
| Contra Costa Midrasha School Phone: (925) 944-4701 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
Private | 8-12 | 148 | 135 |
