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Steven Arnold

Explore Mount Diablo State Park!

🌄 Mount Diablo: - East Bay's highest peak, with up to 200 miles of panoramic views 🏞️ - Summit Trail: great for hiking, running, bird watching 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️🐦 - Beautiful mountain wildflowers along the trail 🌺 - Explore Rock City for wind caves, Native American grinding rocks, and more 🗿 📍 Address: Summit Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 ⏰ Park Hours: - Gates open at 8:00 am, close at sunset 🌅 - Leave before sunset to avoid being locked in 🚗🔒 🚌 Buses: - Pilot car recommended 🚍🚦 🐶 Dogs Allowed: - Dogs allowed only in developed areas of the park 🐕🌳 - Must be on a leash during the day 🐾 - Keep dogs in an enclosed vehicle or tent at night 🌙 ⏳ Plan your visit, enjoy stunning views, and explore Mount Diablo! 🏔️🌼 Hashtags: #MountDiablo #Hiking #ScenicViews #NatureTrail #DogFriendly #RockCity #WalnutCreek #EastBay #California #OutdoorAdventure

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Robin Nichols

Pacific Bay Coffee in Walnut Creek, the Shanghai-style cafe

Big thanks to the buddy who recommended this gem! Finally got to visit this coffee house run by Shanghai folks in Walnut Creek. Been around Walnut Creek for ages so why have I not been here before? The reason: their opening hours; weekdays 6:30 am-3:00 pm, Saturdays 6:30 am-2:00 pm, and closed on Sundays. When I'm free, they're closed, so naturally, our paths didn't cross lol! But today, thanks to taking my pupper to the vet, I managed to grab a coffee during their opening hours! What I ordered: *Caramel Latte, $5.85/16oz! As anticipated, the coffee brewed by Chinese folks doesn't have such a strong Italian taste; it's subtly aromatic, merging with fresh milk and caramel, slightly sweet, really loved it! *Morning Glory Bread, $4.95! A healthy grain bread mixed with raisins, carrots, apples, and sunflower seeds, goes very well with coffee! Had a good look around the cafe and noticed quite a few awards on the wall. Turns out they have their own coffee roasting machine (see image 2, quite impressive), and their coffees have won several awards. If any buddies nearby are interested, you should give it a try, it’s our valley's hidden gem [blushReaction]! 📍Pacific Bay Coffee Co. 1495 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 #PacificBayCoffee #WalnutCreek #ShanghaiStyleCafe #HiddenGem #CoffeeLovers #AwardWinningCoffee #MorningGloryBread #CaramelLatte

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Steven Arnold

Belgian Handmade Chocolates that you don’t wanna miss in Walnut Creek🍫

This classic chocolate store situated on Walnut Creek Pedestrian Street has a well-established and deep-rooted customer base. Despite changes in neighboring shops due to the pandemic these past few years, it stands firm with no one complaining about the $56/lb price! I was drawn to this store due to its specialization in Leonidas, a famous Belgian handmade chocolate. They are air-shipped to assure freshness, with new batches coming in every 14 days. The store sells only this brand year-round, with unsold chocolates resulting in significant waste. Today's visit featured the Truffe truffle series, see picture 4 for the four flavors! Langlaise chocolates lean towards the sweeter side, but the Truffe series has a higher cocoa content, making it less sweet and more suitable for Asian taste buds. Having tried it, it's truly impressive. It has a hardened exterior, a soft core, melts quickly, and the aroma instantly explodes in the mouth. Also noteworthy is the Marzipan, see pictures 5/6. At first, I thought it was liquor-filled, it's so colorful and tempting! The shop explained that it's a special sweet treat from southern Italy, when translated it is called almond paste, a paste-like dessert from almond kernels and sugar which is highly sweet, a great choice for sweet lovers! To sum it up: Food with history and a story always entices people to make the purchase! 🚩Leonidas - Love + Chocolate Shop 1397 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 #BelgianHandmadeChocolates #WalnutCreek #Leonidas #TruffeSeries #Marzipan #LovePlusChocolate #SweetTreats #FoodWithHistory

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Christian Russo

Walnut Creek Trip • Climbing Mount Diablo Beacon

Spent an hour driving through the entire Mount Diablo State Park. This park is something special, it got me so respectful that I'm jotting down my notes eagerly! Below the elevation of 2000ft, I assumed it was just a lush green landscape, offering sceneries no less appealing than the national parks in Bay Area's very own "Little Switzerland". But as I climbed higher towards the peak, the view got progressively grander. The guardrail-free highways became increasingly steep! When I reached 3000ft, I was close to giving up, yet curiosity kept me wondering how high this mountain is. I ended up making it to the peak of Mount Diablo Beacon at 3849ft! There stands a stone fortress, initially built in 1928. During WW2, when communications were less advanced, it served as a watchtower, where soldiers would station and stay vigilant of enemy aircraft. Even though it's long been deserted in this era of peace, every 12/7 they light the fortress to honor the souls lost in the battle of Pearl Harbor. "Left Dark By War, Lighted in Remembrance!" In conclusion, a very educative park that makes you cherish the precious peace we have. Cost: $10 admission fee. Heads up: Don't try hiking! The park's vast, driving is more realistic! 🚩Mount Diablo State Park - North Gate Entrance 1300 N Gate Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 #WalnutCreek #MountDiablo #Beacon #StatePark #LittleSwitzerland #WW2 #PearlHarbor #Remembrance

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Mrs. Andrea Ayala

Happy Hour at the Thai Place - Trying out the Cosmopolitan!

Spotted in Walnut Creek's downtown, there's a Thai place I often visit. They have a Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm, Monday to Friday. The menu choices during this hour are not extensive (see image 9), but it offers both alcohol and meat. The ambiance is serene, making it a suitable spot for catching up with friends! Plus, the prices are super cheap with cocktails for $7, wine for $6, beer for $5, and appetizers for $8! I typically don't drink, but I was curious today and asked for a sweet drink similar to a non-alcoholic beverage. The staff recommended a Cosmopolitan, translated as "Metropolitan". It includes vodka, lime, Cointreau, and cranberry juice. This cocktail got famous from the TV show "Sex and the City", as it's the lead character's favorite! This drink is best enjoyed quickly - it starts out sour-sweet and very refreshing, especially when freshly served, but the alcoholic punch gradually grows stronger! For food, I paired it with Satay (beef skewers), Lady Finger (fried veggie rolls), Ginger Eggplant, and Panang Curry. Including tax, my total damage was $65. Happy Hour indeed keeps one happy! 🚩Kacha Thai Bistro 1665 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. #HappyHour #ThaiPlace #Cosmopolitan #WalnutCreek #KachaThaiBistro

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Mrs. Andrea Ayala

Hasumi Sushi•Walnut Creek's Fresh Japanese Restaurant

It's been a while since I've been back to Walnut Creek. I came today to fix my car and thought, why not grab a bite to eat? I found this local sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurant. It seems to have opened recently and it has high ratings online. I tried a few things: *Entree and Bento Their entrees and bento boxes are the same price. The difference is that the entrees have more meat, and the bentos have more side dishes—a choice depending on personal preference! Pictures 1/2 respectively showcase the Salmon Entree ($22.95) and the Short Rib Entree ($22.95). The serving of meat is adequate, and it comes with a salad and rice! I was particularly impressed by the Short Rib Entree; the beef is well marinated and could rival a Korean restaurant! The third picture is a Salmon Bento ($22.95). It clearly has half the meat of the entree but comes with a generous portion of deep-fried items (shrimp, pumpkin, sweet potato, and cauliflower) and a crab sushi roll! I personally think, as a simple dinner, both are pretty good! *Sushi Rolls I ordered the Salmon Lover ($15.95) and Lion King ($16.95). I especially want to praise the Salmon Lover (picture 4), the salmon slices are thick and the quality of the meat is succulent and juicy, with a special sauce sprinkled at the base of the plate, making it soft and savory with a clear layered taste! In conclusion: Strict quality control, fresh meat and vegetables, moderate pricing, serene environment. As a small restaurant for everyday dining, it's pretty good. The only minor downside is that they don’t serve ramen, only udon! 📍Hasumi Sushi 3116 Oak Rd STE A, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 #HasumiSushi #WalnutCreek #JapaneseRestaurant #FreshCuisine #SushiLover #BentoBoxes #QualityControl #UdonOnly

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Christopher Gilbert

Happy Thursday• Tomatina Italian🍝 & Galaxy 3 Viewing

Come on over to Walnut Creek tonight for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 at Century Walnut Creek 14 and catch a bite at Tomatina on Main St. Notice every Thursday from 4pm till closing, kids eat free from the Kids Menu with an adult entree purchase! Scored a free Mac Cheese and Spaghetti Meatball for my two kiddos! Usually, it would cost $7.75/ea. So, if you're a parent, dining here on Thursday evening definitely saves you some cash! For our main dishes, we ordered: * Carne Combo Pizza, $24.95/medium. It's a thin crust pizza, rich in flavor, filled with lots of meat, sauce, and mushrooms. Though the medium size ain't that large, getting a large if you want to satisfy everyone in the family. * Salmon Rstd, $26.50! Salmon with Italian pasta; a classic Italian dish that tastes pretty good! It takes a while to prepare, dishes like pizza and salad come out faster, while other mains take at least 20 mins. So plan your time wisely! * Free Kids Menu; Free on Thursday nights, normally $5.75~$7.75. Check out the menu in picture 7; our server said kids especially like the Noodles Sauce and Spaghetti Meatball. After dinner, we caught the late night screening of Galaxy 3. As the grand finale of the Galaxy series, it had a mix of laughter and tears. You see the inner struggles of the characters unravel, leading to a new and unregretful life phase, which is quite touching! Although the special effects were not as spectacular as expected and the plot slightly naive, the underpinning themes of familial love and responsibility shone throughout the movie👍. 🚩Tomatina 1325 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 🚩Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD 1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 #HappyThursday #TomatinaItalian #Galaxy3Viewing #KidsEatFree #WalnutCreek #PizzaCombo #SalmonRstd #FamilyMovieNight

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Christian Russo

Bay Area Kiddo Outing • Super Mario Movie Night ❤️ I love Bowser

Any Mario fans have to come see the Mario movie because it's just too good! You could say it's the most satisfying movie in the first four months of 2023! The plot is tight-knit, characters well-rounded, colors vibrant, full of motion, and filled with laughter and cheer for two hours. It's perfect for a fun-filled outing with the kids! Even though the main characters are Mario and the Princess, my favorite is actually the big villain, Bowser: He's devoted to the Princess, He loves to play piano and sing songs, His catchphrase is "Let’s ruin the world together Forever!" I like this multitalented and infatuated character design of the boss [giggles R]! 📍Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD 1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 #BayAreaKiddoOuting #SuperMarioMovieNight #MarioFansUnite #BowserLove #FunFilledOuting #MovieNight #WalnutCreek #California

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