"The Almond-Shuey"

Laid out in the 1870s by early merchant and landowner Homer Shuey, Almond-Shuey holds the distinction of being Walnut Creek’s first official subdivision. Those original plats fixed many of the downtown street grids still in use today, and the neighborhood has carried that legacy forward for nearly 150 years. Over time, the area filled with bungalows, cottages, and early ranch homes, giving the streets a charming, small-scale feel. Tucked just behind the city’s commercial core, Almond-Shuey has always been where Walnut Creek’s past and present meet — history underfoot, with downtown energy right outside the door. Today, 'The Almond-Shuey' is celebrated as one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. With a Walk Score of 91 ('Walkers Paradise'), guests and residents can leave the car parked and stroll to Broadway Plaza, Locust Street restaurants, the Lesher Center for the Arts, or the Walnut Creek BART station in under ten minutes. City planners have even written preservation of Almond-Shuey into their West Downtown Specific Plan, ensuring its historic character remains intact while the city around it evolves. For visitors, that means staying in a neighborhood that feels authentic and rooted, yet also modern, vibrant, and convenient — the perfect blend for a Creekbnb stay.