Orinda is the cutest spot in the Bay Area. Located just a few miles east of Berkley, this little town conjures up a whole lot. The locals are what makes Orinda such a great place. With high standards of education and very progressive thinking, the city produced many prominent personalities like the creator of SimsCity, Will Wright, Olympic swimmer Karen Moe, physicist Robert Karplus and author Poul Anderson. Very much like its social structure, an amazing diversity permeates into almost every aspect of the city. Forbes recently positioned this place as the second friendliest town in America.
Location wise, the city could not have been placed better. It is easily accessible from urban nuclei like Oakland, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Even with its proximity to metropolises, it has managed to keep its ruralist charm alive and glowing. If you take offbeat paths, you can encounter rustic countryside with distinct Californian vegetation. Amidst wineries and Joshua trees, there is a whole new world to be discovered through hiking and camping. The Siesta Valley Recreation Area is a family-oriented venue with something for everyone. For boat lovers and fishing addicts, the Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area is the perfect place to spend cozy holidays. For people who love rock climbing, the Indian Rock Park provides varying degrees of challenges. You are also rewarded with panoramic views of the miracle that is the Silicon Valley.
The city gets a lot of its character from the global flux that the University of California, Berkley attracts. Its sprawling campus sets the stage as a harbinger of international influence. Whether it’s the exceptionally good experimental food scene or the raw creativity in form of theater, comedy, dance, etc., Orinda is full of sweet surprises. The Camino Pablo is the unofficial food district with a lineup of avant-garde restaurants like Siam Orchid, Serika, La Piazza, Wild Magnolia, etc.
NewHomeSource welcomes you to check out the best new homes for sale in Orinda from the finest national and local builders. The names include Taylor Morrison, The New Home Company, Signature Homes, etc. We have newly built homes in the price range of the upper 800’s to the upper 2 million. With a lot of customization available in 2-5 bedroom, 2.5-4.5 bath, multiple garage plans and a variety of floor plans to choose from, it’s hard to run out of choice.