Venues & Event Spaces in Walnut Creek, CA

“Visited Bancroft Garden on June 25th and was pleasantly surprised. The weather was mild, and I had about an hour to wander through this small neighborhood garden.

The desert plant collection is the highlight — a really interesting variety of cacti and succulents, including several species and flowers I’d never seen before. Some were in bloom, which made the visit especially rewarding. The garden is compact but thoughtfully laid out, making it easy to enjoy without feeling rushed.

The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which added to the experience.”

“I love this place. I’ve been there a couple of times with my girls and we had a great time. When it was time to plan my daughter’s 7th bday I decided to do it at putters. It was easy, low stress, and everyone had fun. Beyond the party area, and even the mini golf- there’s corn hole, ping pong, some basketball,
And more! Sean, the owner is a rally nice guy and just made things easy. I recommend this place if you just want a little fun on a weekend or evening to play some mini golf or for a kids party. Doesn’t get easier than putters!”

“We could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding. Even on the last day of August, the gardens were in full bloom. We received SO many compliments from our guests on how stunning the venue was. Everyone we worked with at The Gardens at Heather Farm was kind, attentive, and an excellent communicator. Jenna and Cathleen were both amazing! Throughout the planning process, they were always available to answer questions and offered many helpful recommendations for vendors, which made our planning much smoother. We dreamed of having an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by an indoor reception, and this venue was absolutely perfect for that. Our wedding day completely exceeded our expectations, and we had so much fun! I cannot recommend The Gardens at Heather Farm enough. It was truly the most magical place to host a wedding.”

“Such a delightful tour with a lovely gentleman and lady as our guides. I learned so much about Walnut Creek’s history and life in the 1890s–1920s. The display of old-time tools and icons was especially captivating, quiet reminders of how people once lived. A truly worthwhile stop”

“Encore in Walnut Creek is THE best place to host a kid's birthday party if you want an stress-free event with an all-hands on crew to assist almost every aspect on the party day. We've hosted multiple parties here for our son as and attended quite a few parties and the kids always leave here having a blast and asleep in the car afterwards. From arrival, the crew helps with unloading and getting kids onto the gym mat. The gym time is well staffed and the kids got to rotate across a variety of fun activities. Bonus for parents - we get to observe from upstairs and get a rare moment to catch up uninterrupted while multiple staff members lead the gym activities. The staff even helped me set up our train decor and when I arrived to help downstairs, all I had to do was add candles to the cake! Coach Eric is the best and his crew really shines and makes our parties memorable and stress free each time. Thank you Encore, we'll be back!”

“I enjoyed every single minute of the gallery artist work.Altho it's in a close space, they did a gr8 job overall. I believe art is about texture n the correct line that the inner of the art, should bring out the artwork from the middle outwards..Jus that's me anyways.I always carry some sugar n honey when I go to places that I never been b4. N in return, I get treated with highly gr8 respect n understanding of the nature.Respect goes a long way.”

“Didn't go inside I only had an overnight stop. I appreciate being an elks member however this time I didn't get to meet the fine folks of walnut creek.”

“Didn't go inside I only had an overnight stop. I appreciate being an elks member however this time I didn't get to meet the fine folks of walnut creek.”

“We had a amazing experience at this place for our wedding such a warming experience.
Angelique was outstanding helpful with such a nice attitude in fact all people who help us along the way we really recommend this place truly amazing and the sunset no words to explain such a beautiful afternoon.”

“Celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary there last night!!! I loved the atmosphere! The staff was super welcoming!! I ordered the Diablo cut with garlic mashed potatoes & creamed corn with a ceasar salad. I swear I could eat that creamed corn everyday!!! Sooo good. All the food was excellent even the bread and 2 kinds of butter was so delicious! The reason for only 4 stars was because I was looking forward to having a martini!! I left my car at work and made arrangements to get a ride home. I had 2 prickly pear blood orange martinis and felt nothing!!! Not one slight buzz what-so-ever!! That was super disappointing especially because its not cheap!!!! I will still go back there though but I think I will stick to the wine list (which is extensive) and stay away from weak martinis!!!”

“The Rossmoor Chamber Music Society performs at the Rossmoor Event Center to full houses. World-class professional string quartets, piano trios, quintets, are the staple events. We love it. Incredible music at great value.”

“I found my new go-to place. This golf course is laid out like a country club, with no streets running through it and not much OB. Fairways were well tended. Greens were well cared for and consistent, and they have a great uphill driving range. I was walking but a lot of people take carts. Pretty slow play on the back nine, but maybe that’s because I like to play on Sunday afternoon.”

“Absolutely love playing here! Diablo Hills Golf Course is easily one of the best 9-hole spots around. The layout is super fun, the fairways and greens are always in fantastic shape, and you genuinely get a ton of value for your money. Plus, the staff is wonderful and grabbing food and drinks at the Greenery Restaurant afterward is the ultimate way to wrap up a round. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great, affordable game without spending 5 hours on an 18-hole course!”

“I had a wonderful experience here! We came in last Friday night to see Super Mario, and the service was absolutely top-notch. I want to give a special shout-out to a staff member named Michael (I believe that was his name).
He went above and beyond to help my family and me, paying close attention to the small details and handling our food order with so much care. It’s rare to find someone so attentive and genuinely helpful in a busy theater environment. His kindness really made our family night special.
The theater itself was great, but the service is what will bring us back. A huge thank you to the team and especially to Michael for the fantastic hospitality!”

“Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice, but a little dated. The pool was good, but the jets in the hot tub didn't work too well. The elevator near our room was out of order. Breakfast was good.”

“I have stayed at this hotel multiple times before, but a few things were in need of an improvement.

The last time I stayed at this hotel, the fitness center sprung a leak while I was working out. Since then, it has been remodeled. That's the good part. Since the remodel, there are no ellipticals in the fitness center. This is standard in any hotel gym anywhere. Why this gym decided to have three treadmills and no ellipticals is beyond me.

Secondly, the fitness center does not open until 7:00 a.m.. that makes literally no sense, early risers and people traveling on business want to get their exercise in early in the day.

They will sometimes let you in early, but only if the maintenance people are on staff. If they are not, you have to wait.

Also, this hotel still does not have all of its floors with TVs that can support apps such as Netflix. That's pretty standard these days.

Additionally, they got rid of the valet parking that was used in 2024. In 2025, they said that the valet parking was coming back. In 2026, and still has not come back. The underground garage is terribly laid out, and many of the spots too small to support SUVs or minivans.

The hotel is literally right next to Pleasant Hill BART station. That part is convenient. The train goes right by some of the rooms. I would say the windows block out 90% of the noise though.

Also, this is a cash-free hotel. There are QR codes around the hotel which will allow you to tip electronically. Unfortunately, if you failed to look at the employee's name tag, you (were they) are out of luck.

If you prefer to tip in cash for housekeeping or drinks, etc. that means they cannot break a bill at the front desk.”

“I had a small issue with my room, but Holis went above and beyond to make things right. He was incredibly kind, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a good experience. The property is very clean, well maintained, and beautiful. Thanks to the outstanding customer service, I left with a very positive impression. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this place to anyone!”