Cassandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Briones Regional Park
2537 Reliez Valley RdGreat hiking area. Dog friendly
Mount Diablo State Park - North Gate Road Entrance
1300 N Gate RdWalk around the water or hike the hills. Pet friendly. Meter parking or pay for the day. Picnic and grass area for games.
9 locals recommend
Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area
3849 Mt Diablo BlvdWalk around the water or hike the hills. Pet friendly. Meter parking or pay for the day. Picnic and grass area for games.
Rodeo Beach
Mitchell RdDog friendly. Great beach for day of relaxation or hiking.
Bodega Bay
Wonderful for day trips, Alfred Hitchcock fans, oysters and more!
Food scene
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza StreetHappy Hour and Lobster month in January
Nation's Giant Hamburgers
201 Westlake CenterPacific Catch
1200 9th AveGreat Happy Hour
Back Forty Texas BBQ
100 Coggins DrGreat food and live music.
Mr Lucky's
1527 Locust StGreat breakfast and lunch. Night time bar scene fun!
La Fogata Mexican Bar & Grill
1315 N Main StHappy hour
Heavenly Bistro
3116 Oak RdGreat brunch and lunch. Very busy on weekends for brunch, arrive early and worth it!
Taqueria Los Gallos Express
1974 Contra Costa BlvdAmazing food!
Just around the corner from the Condo! Great food, service and happy hour. Also has events on weekends with live bands.
8 locals recommend
Back Forty Texas BBQ
100 Coggins DrJust around the corner from the Condo! Great food, service and happy hour. Also has events on weekends with live bands.
Entertainment
Offers adults beverages and lounge seating
14 locals recommend
Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill and XD
125 Crescent DrOffers adults beverages and lounge seating
Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD
1201 Locust StGreat for family or friends. Daily specials on game play, good and drinks
18 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
130 Serramonte CenterGreat for family or friends. Daily specials on game play, good and drinks
Neighborhoods
Cinemark theatre located here as well as many restaurants and shopping. Good walking bar scene at night.
51 locals recommend
Walnut Creek
Cinemark theatre located here as well as many restaurants and shopping. Good walking bar scene at night.
Concord
Martinez
Good antiques
Cinemark theatre located here as well as many restaurants and shopping.
8 locals recommend
Pleasant Hill
Cinemark theatre located here as well as many restaurants and shopping.
Orinda
Visit Casa Orinda for history and great food.
Lafayette
Shopping and grocery. Lots of restaurants
Grocery
Local organic grocery.
Sprouts Farmers Market
1530 Geary RdSafeway
600 S BroadwaySelf check out options.
Whole Foods Market
3502 Mt Diablo BlvdWalgreens
2900 N Main StPharmacy 24 hours
CVS
1123 S California BlvdPharmacy available
Target
560 Contra Costa BlvdTransportation
Contra Costa Centre
City advice
Getting around
B.A.R.T.
Has stops that will lead you through Bay Area.