Orinda is a small town of 18,342 people located right to the east of Berkeley city.

Many of the residents here are affluent, urban professionals who commute to downtown Oakland, San Francisco and Walnut Creek. The landscape is rustic with many parks and trails, which provides for a ton of Bay Area hikers and nature lovers.

This family oriented community is situated in a semi-rural setting that contrasts to the more urban experience of the surrounding area. Orinda's gorgeous tree-studded hillsides add to the city aesthetics, and with its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and proximity to major San Francisco Bay locations, Orinda is a terrific place to live.

Downtown Orinda offers all thinkable amenities like Starbucks, restaurants, a plethora of stores and all within a mere 20 minute drive to San Francisco!

Visit Table 24 for colorful Mexican food you won't soon forget, or stop by Shelby's for a fine dining experience of French-Californian cuisine. For some high quality entertainment, head down to the California Shakespeare Theater "Cal Shakes" Amphitheater where you can watch classics under a blanket of stars.

If you have little ones, definitely check out the Redwood Valley Railway, a perfect miniature train that takes you and your kiddos on an adventure through trees and tunnels in Tilden Park.