1380 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that California Closets, which closed in 2019 in downtown Walnut Creek where Warby Parker is currently located, is coming back to downtown Walnut Creek where Main Street Rags used to be. Check out their online design gallery here. Note that Main Street Rags relocated a few blocks away, to Civic Dr, next to Lettuce.
1129 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
It’s been a few years since Apple relocated to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and now, the former Apple spot, located between Tiffany & Co. and Capital One, will eventually be home to LensCrafters. Considering the prime location, I wonder if this is going to be a higher end boutique like the flagship stores that opened in New York?
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last August we learned that Talbots was closing at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and with it, plans to relocate to the old Uniqlo space, but it looks like they’ll be opening in this spot after all. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A year and a half ago we learned that the clothing store Marine Layer would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and the “coming soon” signage is now up next to Amazon and Peloton. Check out their online selection here and find out more about their story here.
Lafayette Clocktower
A couple of years ago, the women’s fashion boutique Luck relocated to the Lafayette Clocktower and their sister shop, appropriately named, Clover, has opened a few stores away, featuring sale items from Luck. Check out the Clover page here and browse Luck’s online selection here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Men’s Wearhouse has temporarily relocated within Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek to a prime spot where where Forever 21 used to be, while they remodel their existing store. Check out their online shop here.
Check out the Makers Market Open Air Artisan Faire at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek this Saturday, April 24th. Shop online here.
MAKERS MARKET – An outdoor Marketplace of the Best Local Makers and Great Vibes 🎵 in Walnut Creek!
Come on out y’all! Soak up the sun ☀️ in the beautiful Broadway Plaza and shop small from your local community!
181 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new, locally owned skateboard shop called Rad Board Shop opened recently in Danville. Check out their online shop here. In addition to carrying various skateboard brands, they also carry boards of their own design as well as clothing, accessories and more.
From their website:
Rad Board Shop is family owned and all about bringing the freedom of skating to the East Bay communities. Growing up in Danville skating was life.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The skincare company Lavelier is coming soon to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.
From their website:
When red coral seaweed was discovered to have skin-beautifying properties, it inspired the birth of Lavelier: a premium skincare brand that harnesses the potential of this one of a kind ingredient.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the Hawaiian goods store Paia Mercantile would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. They used to have several stores in Maui, Hawaii but they have now relocated to Walnut Creek which is great news for those interested in Hawaiian goods. If you’re in the area, definitely check this place out and follow them on Facebook here.