Orinda is a truly distinguished community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located east of Oakland and within 30 minutes of downtown San Francisco, Orinda is situated in southwest Contra Costa County, California. Orinda incorporated as a city in 1985, after more than 100 years of gradual development.

Arguably the most beautiful city in Contra Costa County, Orinda is the proud host of the California Shakes-peare Theater and the Orinda Film Festival. The City of Orinda celebrated its 20th anniversary over the 2005 July 4th weekend.

The City of Orinda is a family-oriented community which offers its 17,000 residents a serene setting in contrast to the more urban existence of the surrounding area. The tree-studded hillsides of the 12.8 square-mile City contribute to Orinda's aesthetic beauty. Natural beauty, excellent schools, safety, history, culture, serenity and its proximity to major San Francisco Bay locations and activities make Orinda a delightful place in which to live, visit, and shop.

Orinda Attractions

Shakespeare Theater - The internationally known California Shakespeare Theater (510 548-3422) has its regular season from June to October at the beautiful Bruns Memorial Amphitheater in Orinda. The Theater's conservatory operates throughout the year, featuring programs for children, teenagers, young actors, teachers and adults.

Theatre Square. The historic Orinda Theatre (925/254-9060), a beautifully refurbished art deco masterwork, is the centerpiece of Orinda's Theatre Square (925/254-1978), a retail, restaurant and office complex with more than 30 unique and wonderful stores.

Independence Day celebration. The Orinda community throws a fantastic Independence Day celebration every year. Be sure not to miss the fun!

Parks and preserves. The Orinda community is surrounded by several large park and regional preserves, including Tilden Park, San Pablo Reservoir, Briones Open Space, and Lafayette Reservoir. Orinda is at the crossroads of many National and Regional Trail systems. These include The American Discovery Trail, The deLaveaga Trail, The East Bay Regional Park Trail System, as well as several local walking areas. The City has received the designation of "Trail Town U.S.A." by the American Hiking Association.

The Orinda Film Festival is an event showcasing films produced and directed by independent filmmakers from around the world. The festival is a 501c(3) non-profit corporation and is completely supported by business and community members. Randy Holleschau serves as the Executive Director and David Goss is the Managing Director. In its fourth year of operation, the Orinda Film Festival has gained a reputation in the industry as "the friendly film festival". 

For more information about the Orinda Film Festival call (924) 258-0758 or email any inquiries to info@orindafilmfestival.org.The festival offices are located at 2 Theatre Square, Suite 216, Orinda. Please check out the website for upcoming schedule and more information. www.orindafilmfestival.org

Orinda Links

Orinda Newcomers Club Hotline (925) 941-4967
 
 

Orinda Statistics


 

Age

• Under 5               5.4%

• 5-17                   20.5%

• 18-64                 55.8%

• 65 and over        18.3%

• The median age is 45.2 years of age.

• White                      86.6%
• African American      0.5%
• Asian                       9.2%
   

• There are 6,596 households in the City of Orinda.

• The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 2.98.

• The total population of Orinda is 17,599.
   
• 12,359 are aged 25 and over.

• 97.8% are high school graduates.

• 73.9% have Bachelor's degrees.

• 34.3% have Graduate or Professional degrees.

• The median household income is $117,637.
• The median family income is $132,531.
• The per capita income is $65,428.

• There are 6,596 homes in Orinda and the average sales price is $1 Million.

Source: 2000 United States Census, and the Contra Costa Association of Realtors.