Orinda

Orinda, tucked into the rolling hillsides, offers a delightful blend of “town and country” living. It was ranked the second most friendly town in America by Forbes in 2012, and we aren’t surprised!

Orinda residents enjoy the benefits having access to the Orinda Union School District – one of the highest performing school districts in California. Their mission is to provide educational excellence by inspiring and challenging students through strong academics, and to develop the character and abilities needed to shape an ever-changing world.

Oakland and Berkeley are both about 15 minutes away by car. Walnut Creek is a 17-minute drive. Via the Orinda Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, you can be in San Francisco in under 30 minutes.

You’ll find a range of eateries all along Camino Pablo road—from Chinese and Thai to Italian and burgers. See what Trip Advisor calls the ten best restaurants in town.

You’ll find the Taste of the World Market’s Food Truck Thursdays, 5pm-8pm each week outside of the Orinda Community Center, featuring a varied mix of food trucks and entertainment.

Like with the rest of Bay Area cities, the warmest time here is late summer (September) with an average high-temperature of 82.9°F. The driest time here is mid-summer (July). The coldest month here is January, with an average low-temperature of 34°F.

There are at least 30 great hiking trails, trail running trails, and mountain biking trails around Orinda. From Tilden and Briones Regional Parks to the Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve and the Siesta Valley Recreation Area, if you like outdoor adventure you’re in the right place!

From the large residential lots to the amazing trails, your dogs are going to love Orinda. Make sure to check out the best dog-friendly trails in Orinda, curated by AllTrails.

Whether you’re looking to cycle two miles or twelves miles, you are surrounded by bike trails here! Check out Map My Ride for some inspirational paths.