Residents also have easy access to 3 international airports (San Francisco International Airport-SFO, San Jose International Airport-SJC, and Oakland International Airport-OAK), and 2 BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) stations, making the excitement of San Francisco (including sports venues, coveted dining and retail, theaters, and beaches) just a short ride away. Walnut Creek is also home to some of the best private and public schools in Northern California (boasting a HS graduation rate 21% higher than the CA average), 22 city parks, paved bike trails, and a thriving downtown neighborhood with historic landmarks, restaurants, and high-end retail establishments.