Glorietta & Sleepy Hollow
Established neighborhoods on wooded lots around their neighborhood elementary schools, close to the village and Highway 24.
Part of Lamorinda
Orinda homes
Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow, Orindawoods and the Lamorinda hills closest to San Francisco.
In short
What is it like to live in Orinda?
Orinda is a wooded, hillside Lamorinda city on Highway 24 just east of the Caldecott Tunnel, with its own BART station, the Orinda Union School District (K–8) and Miramonte High School in the Acalanes Union High School District.
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Neighborhoods
Where buyers look in Orinda
Orindawoods & the Country Club area
Hillside homes and townhomes near Orinda Country Club and Lake Cascade.
Orinda Downs & the hills
Larger lots and private roads with ridge and canyon views.
Schools
Schools overview
The Orinda Union School District (K–8) runs Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow and Wagner Ranch elementary schools and Orinda Intermediate School. High school is in the Acalanes Union High School District, mainly Miramonte High in Orinda.
School assignment depends on the exact address and can change. Always confirm with the district before you buy.
Sources: City of Orinda · Orinda Union School District · Acalanes Union High School District · BART stations
Commute
Getting around
Orinda BART is on the Antioch–San Francisco line. Highway 24 runs west through the Caldecott Tunnel to Oakland and east to Lafayette, Walnut Creek and I-680.
Lifestyle
Everyday life
The Orinda Theatre and village shops and restaurants on both sides of Highway 24, with Briones Regional Park, the EBMUD trails and Tilden Regional Park nearby.
FAQ
Orinda questions, answered
Last updated October 27, 2026
Does Orinda have BART?
Yes. Orinda BART is on the Antioch–San Francisco line, in the median of Highway 24 next to the village.
Which schools serve Orinda?
Orinda Union School District (K–8), with four elementary schools and Orinda Intermediate, and the Acalanes Union High School District, mainly Miramonte High. Confirm assignment by address.
What should I check when buying a hillside home in Orinda?
Drainage, retaining walls, foundation and slope stability, defensible space, sewer or septic, and access. We walk homes with a builder's eye and help you decide what needs a specialist.
Why work with Ryan and Denise in Orinda?
Ryan and Denise are Bay Area real estate experts and licensed California REALTORS® with Keller Williams Elevate. They add hands-on construction and renovation expertise and personally guided service, from the first conversation to closing.
How do I get a valuation for my Orinda home?
Use the request form on this page. Ryan or Denise will prepare a personal pricing opinion, with no obligation.
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