
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
L’Occitane en Provence opened at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
L’Occitane en Provence opened at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.

1700 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Fertility clinic Kindbody is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where J. Rockcliff Realtors used to be. I still feel this building would make for a great pizza restaurant. Anyway, check out their services here.
From their website here:
Our goal is to make the process of going to the doctor more intuitive and empowering. Our services range from fertility treatments, including IVF and egg freezing, to gynecology, wellness, and LGBTQ+ care.

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
After a six year absence, Barnes & Noble has triumphantly returned to downtown Walnut Creek with a soft opening over the weekend at Plaza Escuela. Although the the square footage is slightly bigger than the Concord location, it feels cozier thanks to the shorter ceilings. Although there is no café, there is a children’s section, a toys and games section, and quite a big manga section among the more usual genres. This is a welcome downtown addition especially since Amazon Books closed down the block. The official opening is this Wednesday, September 7th. Thanks to a reader for pointing out their only event listing here.


Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the shoe store Allbirds is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where half of Amazon Books used to be. They’ll be located next to Aritzia. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
After years of researching and tinkering, Tim teamed up with Joey Zwillinger, an engineer and renewables expert. Together, they crafted a revolutionary wool fabric made specifically for footwear. The outcome? An entirely new category of shoes inspired by natural materials…

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Dr. Martens would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here.

Orinda Theatre Square
Jen Frase Photography, a dog photography studio, opened recently at Orinda Theatre Square where Square Baby used to be. Check out their studio gallery here, and learn more about the photographer here.

1902 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
For a third year in a row, Spirit Halloween is headed to Walnut Creek where Pier 1 Imports used to be. Check for coupons on their website here.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Dr. Martens would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up. Check out their online selection here.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The jewelry store Gas Bijoux opened recently where Oceane Beauty used to be at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Founded in 1969 on the beaches of Saint-Tropez. Gas Bijoux is a French haute-fantaisie jewelry house that has for eternal purpose the solar chic.
