Considered to be one of Contra Costa County's most beautiful cities, Orinda is just thirty minutes from downtown San Francisco. This quiet and family-friendly community features excellent schools, the natural beauty of tree-clad hillsides, a strong arts community and friendly neighborhoods.

Bruns Memorial Amphitheater is the proud host of the internationally renowned California Shakespeare Festival, one of the region's most beloved events. The elegantly restored Art Deco masterpiece of the Historic Orinda Theater serves as the celebrated focal point of Orinda Theater Square, home to a collection of delightful shops and restaurants.

The main campus for John F. Kennedy University is also located in Orinda. Opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and recreation abound in several large parks and regional preserves that include Tilden Park, San Pablo Reservoir and Briones Open Space. Orinda is also ideally located at the crossroads of many national and regional trail systems as well as local walking areas.

In fact, the City of Orinda was designated as "Trail Town USA" by the American Hiking Association.