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Information About Walnut Creek, California

Monday, March 3, 2014

By Madeleine Glazier


The cities and towns in California's scenic East Bay region have much to offer its residents, and this is certainly true for those living in Walnut Creek. Although it's just minutes from San Francisco and Oakland, it truly feels like a world away from the bustle of the city. With more open space per person than any other city in California, Walnut Creek is lush and picturesque. If you and your family are planning a move here, consider the following information.

If you have children, you probably are concerned about the schools in the area. There are five different school districts that serve students who live in Walnut Creek. There are also a dozen or more private schools. These private schools include several kindergarten through sixth or eight grade schools, as well as one K-12 private school and a private high school offering grades 9-12 only. Among the public schools, the Walnut Creek School District has five elementary schools and one intermediate school.

High schoolers either attend Las Lomas High School, which is located in Walnut Creek, but part of the Acalanes Union High School District, or Northgate High School. The latter also is located in Walnut Creek but is part of the Mount Diablo Unified School District, which serves students in this town as well as Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Lafayette and several nearby towns and unincorporated areas. Las Lomas is a National Blue Ribbon School, and Northgate High School is a California Distinguished School.

With all the open space in Walnut Creek, this town offers plenty of places for children to run and play. In addition, there is a wildlife museum to explore, and the City of Walnut Creek offers a myriad of affordable activities through its recreation division. There are aquatics classes, sports training, summer camps, art classes and much more.

Walnut Creek is not just a great place for families with children; it actually has been listed as one of the best places in the country to retire. The town offers a huge assortment of outdoor activities, and the mild climate is perfect for those who love to be outside. With less than 20 inches of rainfall per year, you can enjoy the hiking trails, biking trails and more than 20 parks almost every day of the year. In addition, there are high-end retail shops, many restaurants and cafes and plenty of cultural offerings including the California Symphony, the Festival Opera and the huge Bedford Gallery.

If you are ready to search for and purchase real estate in Walnut Creek or perhaps look for Danville homes for sale, Lafayette homes for sale, Alamo homes for sale or homes in any other East Bay city or town, you will want to find a real estate agent who is an expert in finding and selling homes in this area. Consider contacting the staff at 1st InSite, and they can help you find the ideal home for your family.




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