Find unique gifts for kids at Walnut Creek's Five Little Monkeys. A modern twist on the old fashioned toy store, Five Little Monkeys has three Bay Area locations, including one just a short trip from Town Center Apartments in downtown Walnut Creek. Packed with fun and educational toys for kids all ages from infants to […]
The slow decline of the independent bookstore is one of the saddest stories in the new American economy – as big retailers like Barnes & Noble and Amazon take larger and larger pieces of the market, they can offer larger discounts. That’s why a place like Friends Corner is so inspiring. The entire inventory is […]
The folks at The Sewing Machine Shop in Walnut Creek are experts when it comes to choosing the very best brands to sell in their store. They know their sewing machines inside and out, which means they can advise you about the most appropriate one for your individual needs. Their brands are always ‘best in […]
Get in touch with your artistic side at Canvas and Cabernet, an art studio not far from Town Center Apartments in downtown Walnut Creek. Groups love coming to their one night painting classes to mix up their friends night out routine. Each class is centered around a specific piece of art – whether your take […]
Decors de France features beautiful wares in a friendly, cozy Walnut Creek setting. From the time the owners greet you with a friendly ‘bounjour,' you might feel as if you’ve entered a special space. It’s a Mom & Pop shop, whose owners excel when it comes to finding the loveliest items from France. Whether you’re […]
Indulge in a sundae just a short trip from Town Center Apartments at The Olde San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek. This classic ice cream parlor has a reputation for generous portions of high quality ice cream. All their flavors are made on site, and some favorites include the Coffee Caramel Crunch and Mint Cookie. […]
Do-it-yourself pottery shops have become a popular destination for budding artists. The equipment necessary to fire ceramic and clay at home is way too expensive, so places like All in the Kiln are great options. This family-owned business is dedicated to giving artists of all ages an opportunity to explore ceramic painting on a wide […]
Take a trip to nearby Concord, and see a great production at the Willow Theatre. Located near Diablo Valley College, the Willows Theatre began as a small company in 1974, and now produces quality musicals and plays throughout the year. This season includes Tony Award winning plays like A Light in the Piazza and Anything […]
Locals have been flocking to the Lesher Center for the Arts since its opening in 1990, and for good reason. First established in 1967 as the Nuthouse, a performance space in the old Walnut Growers Warehouse, it drew significant support from the community and outgrew the space rapidly. This is a top-flight arts center that […]
One of the oldest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the United States, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum has been restoring injured animals to health since 1955. Treating nearly six thousand injured or orphaned wild animals each year, the vast majority of the Museum’s patients are able to be released back into their native habitats. Some, however, need […]