mercredi 5 février 2014

Walnut Creek: Some Helpful Information

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.

For families with kids, choosing an area with good schools is important. In Walnut Creek, there are actually five school districts in which your children might be attending schools. Of course, there are many private schools to consider, as well. Some only offer kindergarten through sixth or eighth grade, although some offer private high school instruction. The Walnut Creek School District contains elementary schools and an intermediate school for sixth through eighth graders.

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.

If you are a retiree, Walnut Creek is an ideal spot for you, as well. In fact, this city has been considered as one of the best places to retire by U.S. News and World Report. There are more than 20 parks, as well as hiking trails, walking paths and biking trails. The California Symphony makes its home in Walnut Creek, and you can also attend performances at the Lesher Center for the Arts or enjoy the many exhibits at the Bedford Gallery. Broadway Plaza is a picturesque outdoor mall with plenty of interesting shops and restaurants. In addition, the climate is mild with little rain or extremes in temperature.

For those wishing to relocate to this scenic area, you definitely want to find an experienced realtor who has a great deal of experience in the real estate market of the East Bay and Silicon Valley. The real estate agents at 1st InSite, for instance, easily can help you find fantastic Walnut Creek homes for sale, Moraga homes for sale, Danville homes for sale or perhaps homes in Orinda, Lafayette or any other city in the area.




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