New Retailers at Mercer
Walnut Creek Shopping, Amenities & BART
Mike's Bikes
Just down the street from Mercer is Mike’s Bikes, a bike shop with a mission to get more people on bikes! There’s always a great group ride on the horizon. Check the calendar on mikesbikes.com and join a group ride to nearby Shell Ridge. On Thursdays, join Eric Leutzinger for a mellow, no-drop 2+ hour group mountain bike ride. Meet at Mike's Bikes Walnut Creek at 5:30, the ride rolls out at 6pm sharp. The ride will start at the shop and head towards the Shell Ridge open space, which has a mix of rolling fire roads with a bit of single track. Once in Shell Ridge, there are choices of where to go next. Sometimes, we will head towards Mt. Diablo State Park, and down Wall Point Trail to Castle Rock Park. Castle Rock has the Stage Road Trail - fast rolling with a few creek crossings. Every week the ride will be a little different because there are just too many different trails to do the same ride each week.
The Counter
Oprah Winfrey's favorite hamburger place The Counter, is all about having it your way...just with a bit more panache. You choose the ingredients from a clipboard list of mouth-watering possibilities. Established in 2005, The Counter is new twist on the burger joint, where you can order a side cocktail or wine with your fries. Step I, choose a burger (beef, turkey, veggie, chicken). Step 2, choose a cheese (Danish blue, Greek feta, gruyere, Tillamook cheddar), Step 3, choose up to 4 toppings or more premium toppings (red onion, spicy pepperoni, black olives, roasted chilies, avocado, fried onion strings, sun dried tomatoes). Step 4 choose a sauce (like honey mustard, peanut sauce, Dijon mustard, caramelized onion marmalade) and then step 5 add the bun (hamburger, English muffin, honey wheat). Top it off with a milkshake of the month, perhaps the caramel java malt with vanilla ice cream, swirled with caramel, malt, chocolate and coffee, topped with whipped cream. You get the idea. The Counter is in Suite H at the far north end of Mercer.
Metamorphosis Spa
Hitting the sweet spot
Wellness begins with increased circulation as the oxygen rich blood nourishes your cells, flushes out toxins and strengthens your immune system. Plus, there is nothing quite like having a trained professional locate that sweet spot in your stiff shoulder or knee and work it until the tension floats away. Try the Urban Mama Massage or the Meta on the Rocks (hot stone massage). Pure bliss. Metamorphosis Spa just a short walk from Mercer, on North California Blvd. Massage is great for calming your spirits, reducing anxiety, increasing flexibility, producing a sense of wellbeing and it’s just downright fun. Other services at Metamorphosis include Spray Tanning services, Shiatsu massage, Mini Facials and Detox/Slimming Body Wraps.
Galaxy Nail Spa
The Galaxy is a premier nail salon for women and men, offering services in a beautiful serene environment. Enjoy a footbath and exfoliating scrub along with a relaxing foot and calf massage while your nails are being groomed to perfection and finished with eye-popping color polish. Schedule it quick and convenient or long and luxurious, you'll be ready for the day (or night).
Skin Spirit
Expert skincare at Mercer: the perfect blend of skincare clinic and spa. Skin Spirit provides non-surgical cosmetic skincare procedures such as laser hair removal and BOTOX® as well as comforting and therapeutic spa treatments - all just steps away from your home. The clinics skincare system is effective, safe, and backed by medical research and testing. Honest answers and personal attention is their credo. Skin Spirit is located in Suite D (next to the lobby).
Set just steps from gourmet or casual dining, cultural attractions or a delightful day of shopping, Mercer's Walnut Creek communities are ideally located for your carefree lifestyle.
Broadway Plaza
With over 90 specialty shops and restaurants, good taste is abundant.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Indulge in a spa treatment, fine boutiques and restaurants.
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Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts
Attracts local and nationally-acclaimed performing arts.
Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum
This 1903 redwood-framed house showcases a rich archive of historical artifacts.
Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
This semi-annual event features more than 200 talented artists.
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BART & Freeways
The Mercer luxury communities, Walnut Creek are walking distance from BART and ideally located to all the major highways.
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Mt. Diablo State Park
Enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails in a pristine setting.
Boundary Oak Golf Course
This championship 18-hole course features a hilly landscape with a lot of water in play.
Diablo Hills Golf Course
Designed by Robert Graves in 1968, this public nine-hole course has Bent Grass greens and no water hazards.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Internationally recognized as one of the finest private gardens in North America.