Orinda

 

Ranked the second most friendly town by Forbes, Orinda is a pleasant town that’s nestled up against the east side of the Berkeley Hills and Tilden Regional Park. 

 

THE NEIGHBORS

 

Orinda is a tightknit residential community comprised of affluent, upper-class families and retirees.

 

THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

 

Tucked away in the rolling green hillsides, Orinda’s neighborhoods encompass a mix of Mediterranean and contemporary homes along with custom, multi-million-dollar estates. 

 

THE LIFESTYLE

 

Hiking, biking, and outdoor activities abound, given Orinda’s expansive nature preserve and extensive trails. 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

With less fog than San Francisco, Orinda is a highly sought-after city known for its small downtown shops, vintage Art Deco theater, quaint bookstores, and lively restaurants. 

 

WHAT WE LOVE

 

Along with Orinda's own Oaks Park and Huckleberry Botanic Regional Reserve, the pastoral town is surrounded by an extensive network of trails via Tilden Regional Park, San Pablo Reservoir, Briones Regional Park and the Lafayette Reservoir.