1372 N Main St. #204, Walnut Creek
A new e-cigarette shop called VapeSmart is opening in downtown Walnut Creek above CREAM. They will also do cell phone and tablet repairs.
1372 N Main St. #204, Walnut Creek
A new e-cigarette shop called VapeSmart is opening in downtown Walnut Creek above CREAM. They will also do cell phone and tablet repairs.
Broadway Plaza
The Tesla Showroom that replaced the Lacoste clothing store in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek had its grand opening this weekend. Having only ever seen a Tesla on the road it was interesting to check it out in more detail. In the back of the showroom they have the bottom frame on display (see photo below). Since the batteries are underneath the car, there is space in front for a second trunk which I found fascinating. There is also an option (which you can see in the red car) to put additional rear facing seats for small kids which would make me very nervous but according to a Tesla representative the back is reinforced better. Even if you’re not in the market for a $70,000 car I still recommend checking out this showroom to see the possibilities.
Corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Many people have been noticing the construction going on in the former Marie Callender’s location at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and S. California Blvd. in Walnut Creek and according to several sources it looks like a bank will opening in this location. One Genova Deli employee mentioned that a cafe may be opening as well in part of the spot although I couldn’t confirm that. Stay tuned…
1329 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in March I pointed out that the jewelry store Davidson & Licht reopened in downtown Walnut Creek in a new building but at the time the construction was still finishing up but now behold the new street facade. Looks great.
1357 N Main St, Walnut Creek
The Beauty Source located on Botelho Dr. in Walnut Creek is moving to a prime downtown Walnut Creek spot where Calypso Twist used to be on N. Main St. It’s been years since this space was occupied.
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
I noticed a For Lease sign by the Dudum Real Estate Group over House of Beads in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. Next door Diane’s Bikini is opening up and is currently getting remodeled. If you look at the post I made about Diane’s you’ll notice a Herman Commercial Real Estate sign was used so something apparently changed hence the lease sign over House of Beads, in downtown Walnut Creek since 1994. Check out the House of Beads site here.
2045 Mt. Diablo St, Concord
As a parent to a young boy I’ve been in my fair share of LEGO stores but this is the first independently owned LEGO store I’ve been to. Located in downtown Concord in the Bacon Block building where Vinnie’s Bar & Grill is, to get to King Bricks head up to the second floor and there will be a small room chock full of LEGO sets, mini figures; they even sell blocks in bulk. They also buy and sell used sets. Note that they are only open on weekends. Check out their website here.
1259 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back last December I posted some scuttlebutt that Uniqlo would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where The Children’s Place used to be and it turns out it’s going to be a big one at over 13,000 square feet, making it the second largest Uniqlo in Northern California after their San Francisco flagship location. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out and based on the renderings it’s going to look great, can’t wait to check it out!
Crossroads Shopping Center, Pleasant Hill
Earlier this week we learned that Dick’s Sporting Goods would be opening on May 9th in the Crossroads Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill where the Dome movie theater used to be. There is an additional building being built right next door which will be home to a DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.
3529 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Upscale jewelry and handbag resale shop Gemlust has opened in downtown Lafayette on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Check out their Ebay store here.
From their Facebook page:
We specialize in hard to find vintage diamond engagement rings, one of a kind custom made jewelry pieces and just about anything else you can think of related to rare gems and jewels.
Save a bundle on our pre-owned designer handbags and estate jewelry or make a bundle selling your own. We are eBay Top Rated Power Sellers and are always seeking consignments for our eBay store – Vintagediamonds. We make it easy for you to sell your stuff.