Guidebook for Lafayette
Parks & Nature
The local resevoir offers a number of trails through the hillsides and brush, as well as, very manageable, easy to walk main trail that offers a great tour of the entire circumference of the resevoir. Also, great for kid activities like paddle boating, canoing, and kayaking.
An electronic car is in the binder in the house for free parking.
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Lafayette Reservoir
The local resevoir offers a number of trails through the hillsides and brush, as well as, very manageable, easy to walk main trail that offers a great tour of the entire circumference of the resevoir. Also, great for kid activities like paddle boating, canoing, and kayaking.
An electronic car is in the binder in the house for free parking.
Food Scene
We are Peruvian, so you can imagine how excited we were to see a Peruvian restaruant pop up in Lafayette. I love seafood, and highly recommend Barranco's "pescado a lo macho"
Barranco Cocina Peruana
3596 Mt Diablo BlvdWe are Peruvian, so you can imagine how excited we were to see a Peruvian restaruant pop up in Lafayette. I love seafood, and highly recommend Barranco's "pescado a lo macho"
Millie's Kitchen
1018 Oak Hill Rd Fries and omelettes
Tutu's Food and Drink
53 Lafayette CirGinger cake
“Favorites on the menu are warm brussels salad, slow roasted chicken and the brown derby.”
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The Cooperage American Grille
1342 Lafayette Cir“Favorites on the menu are warm brussels salad, slow roasted chicken and the brown derby.”
Oyama Sushi
3651 Mt Diablo BlvdBeef teriyaki and Lafayette Roll
Postino
3565 Mt Diablo BlvdThe duck
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3502 Mt Diablo BlvdSafeway
3540 Mt Diablo BlvdCVS
3625 Mt Diablo BlvdPharmacy
Trader Joe's
3649 Mt Diablo BlvdGetting Around
30 minute ride to the first San Francisco stop, Embarcadero, where you can access famous sights like Fisherman's Wharf or Pier 39 to see Alcatraz (make sure to buy tickets in advance online). Stop at Powell street station to ride the trolley. Montgomerey station to visit the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
About a 1-hour ride to the San Francisco International Airport
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Bart Lafayette station
3601 Deer Hill Rd30 minute ride to the first San Francisco stop, Embarcadero, where you can access famous sights like Fisherman's Wharf or Pier 39 to see Alcatraz (make sure to buy tickets in advance online). Stop at Powell street station to ride the trolley. Montgomerey station to visit the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
About a 1-hour ride to the San Francisco International Airport
At 1.2 mile away from 1091 Orchard Rd. Ask for Coleen Lillig, branch manager, and mention you are with Airbnb (Wilson's home) for a potential discount.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3330 Mt Diablo BlvdAt 1.2 mile away from 1091 Orchard Rd. Ask for Coleen Lillig, branch manager, and mention you are with Airbnb (Wilson's home) for a potential discount.
Shopping
Walnut Creek is a short 5 minute drive from Lafayette or a 2 minute BART ride, and you can ride the free bus from the Walnut Creek BART station into downtown (look for the green bus).
My favorite stores include:
- Anthropologie
- Nordstrom's
- Neiman Marcus
*there are 90 shops and restaurants in Broadway Plaza ranging from mid to high end*
There you can also enjoy a movie at the Century Theater, which offers fully reclinable chairs.
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Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway PlazaWalnut Creek is a short 5 minute drive from Lafayette or a 2 minute BART ride, and you can ride the free bus from the Walnut Creek BART station into downtown (look for the green bus).
My favorite stores include:
- Anthropologie
- Nordstrom's
- Neiman Marcus
*there are 90 shops and restaurants in Broadway Plaza ranging from mid to high end*
There you can also enjoy a movie at the Century Theater, which offers fully reclinable chairs.
Entertainment & Activities
Free music concerts every first Wednesday of the month from May through September.
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Walnut Creek
Free music concerts every first Wednesday of the month from May through September.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rancho Cantina
3616 Mt Diablo BlvdMexican Restaurant and drinks; great Margaritas