The 3 bedroom communities of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda are commonly referred to as “Lamorinda”.  

Lamorinda is conveniently located between the Oakland Hills and Walnut Creek.  Orinda is the first city you will reach after traveling through the Caldecott Tunnel on highway 24.  Lafayette is just past Orinda on highway 24 and borders Walnut Creek.  Moraga is tucked between Orinda and Lafayette with no direct freeway access.

Lamorinda is a wonderful place to live with:

• Excellent Schools with Devoted Teachers and Involved Parents
• Short Commute to Oakland, San Francisco, Walnut Creek
• Pleasant Weather Year Round
• Low Crime
• Beautiful Setting with Rolling Hills and Open Space
• Plethora of Parks and Trails
• Small Town Community Feel

Lamorinda Real Estate can be pricey for the above reasons but it has also historically been a great investment.  Buyers often make the move from San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley for the schools, the community feel, warmer summers and to have a backyard.  Buyers often move from Walnut Creek and further east for commute proximity, schools and milder summer weather.

Whether you're buying a home, selling your home or relocating, the following information, resources and tools will help to guide your decision.

 

Find out why it's great to live in:

The City of Lafayette

In addition to the excellent schools, a beautiful setting and a great commute location, Lafayette is known for having the most happening downtown in Lamorinda.  Lafayette has a wide variety of popular restaurants and shops and there is more development in progress.  Thanks to thoughtful planning, downtown Lafayette is charming and fun to explore.  Lafayette’s proximity to the bustling Downtown Walnut Creek is also a plus for shopping and dining options.  Read more...

The Town of Moraga

Moraga is one of the best kept secrets of the East Bay.  Tucked in the hills behind Orinda and Lafayette, Moraga has no direct freeway access.  Yes, it takes a few extra minutes to get to the freeway, but residents are rewarded with slightly lower real estate prices than Orinda and Lafayette, very low crime, no freeway noise and a very strong sense of community.  Moraga is known for outstanding schools, pear orchards and beautiful rolling hills complete with grazing cattle.  Moraga was recently named one of the top 10 towns for families in the Bay Area by San Francisco Magazine. Read more...

The City of Orinda

Residents of Orinda enjoy a friendly small-town atmosphere, with great schools and a low crime rate.  The beautiful rural setting and pleasant weather make Orinda a favorite location for professionals that commute to San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek or other nearby business centers. Read more...

 

Related Links:

Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Lamorinda Weekly

 

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