Orinda

Orinda, California is located in Contra Costa County, approximately 17-18 miles east of San Francisco. This family-oriented community has a semi-rural setting, and a population of 19,514, as of the 2020 census. Orinda is located in a hilly area, surrounded by Lafayette, Moraga, and Berkeley, offering a vast array of opportunities in every direction. This delightful city is known for its abundance of culture, excellent schools, history, natural beauty, and safety.

Orinda’s offers top-rated, award-winning schools. There are four elementary schools in this city: Sleepy Hollow Elementary, Wagner Ranch Elementary, Glorietta Elementary, and Del Ray Elementary. The middle school is Orinda Intermediate School. Orinda is also home of Miramonte High School, which is ranked in the top 100 high schools in the nation. Orinda also offers three private educational establishments, which are Orinda Academy, Holden High School, and Fountainhead Montessori School. Students have the convenience of free access to the Orinda Public Library.

In the center of Orinda’s town, is the remarkable Orinda Theater, the California Shakespeare Theater, the Community Center, and the Public Library. This city also contains numerous shops, unique dining experiences, outdoor activities, and inside recreation and games for the whole family to enjoy. Residents and visitors continue to have unforgettable experiences at both Orinda Community Park and Briones Regional Park, enjoying scenic hikes, picnics, bikes rides, and breath-taking sunsets. This inviting city will continue to surprise you with all that it has in store!