Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is a typical, medium-sized suburban city on the western edge of Mount Diablo, about 17 miles (25 km) east of Oakland in Contra Costa County. After being part of a Spanish land grant comprising several ranchos, the first Midwestern settlers of European descent in this area planted walnut trees. Some of these trees grew close to a small creek; thus, over time the locals came to call the creek "Walnut Creek," but the town was known as "The Corners." Today, Walnut Creek is mostly known for its retail and restaurant offerings. The city also boasts extensive protected open space for hiking and picnicking, as well as a predominantly sunny and warm climate with a briefly cool and wet wi

On 15 January sunrise is 07:22, golden light starts about 16:33 and sunset is 17:12 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:33, golden light starts about 19:08 and sunset is 19:44 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 05:57, golden light starts about 19:51 and sunset is 20:30 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 07:16, golden light starts about 17:54 and sunset is 18:30 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Golden Hour on the Iron Horse Trail

On 15 July sunrise is 05:58, golden light starts about 19:51 and sunset is 20:30 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

Golden Light at the Lesher

On 15 October sunrise is 07:17, golden light starts about 17:54 and sunset is 18:30 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Golden Light at the Garden

On 15 January sunrise is 07:22, golden light starts about 16:32 and sunset is 17:12 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:32, golden light starts about 19:08 and sunset is 19:44 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

Golden Hour at Ruth Bancroft

On 15 April sunrise is 06:32, golden light starts about 19:08 and sunset is 19:43 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

Golden Hour at Shadelands

On 15 July sunrise is 05:57, golden light starts about 19:51 and sunset is 20:29 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

Golden Hour at Old Borges Ranch

Sunlight and Succulents at Ruth Bancroft Garden

On 15 April sunrise is 06:33, golden light starts about 19:08 and sunset is 19:43 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 05:58, golden light starts about 19:51 and sunset is 20:29 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

Experiences in Walnut Creek