Best points of interest near Orinda
166 points of interest · 166 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Orinda, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 166 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Julia Morgan Hall
3.0 mi away
Julia Morgan Hall is a historic building in the University of California Botanical Garden in Berkeley, California. Built in 1911, the building was designed by prominent California…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#2
Leuschner Observatory
3.2 mi away
Leuschner Observatory, originally called the Students' Observatory, is an observatory jointly operated by the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco State…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Lawrence Hall of Science
3.4 mi away
Lawrence Hall of Science is a museum located in the Berkeley, California area at an elevation of 1,158 feet. The facility operates daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers visitors…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Lafayette Hillside Memorial - The Crosses of Lafayette
3.5 mi away
The Lafayette hillside memorial is a collection of religious symbols, accompanied by a large sign, in Lafayette, California. The memorial commemorates soldiers killed in the Iraq…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
The Big C
3.6 mi away
The Big "C" is a large concrete letter "C" built into Charter Hill in the Berkeley Hills overlooking the University of California, Berkeley. It was constructed on March 23, 1905…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Tightwad Hill
3.6 mi away
Tightwad Hill is the popular name for Charter Hill, the hill rising to the east of California Memorial Stadium at the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Hearst Greek Theatre
3.8 mi away
Hearst Greek Theatre is a historic amphitheater-style venue located in the Berkeley Hills of California at an elevation of 416 feet. Operated by Another Planet Entertainment, the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Hearst Museum of Anthropology
3.9 mi away
The Hearst Museum of Anthropology is located near Berkeley, California, at an elevation of 314 feet. The museum houses anthropological collections and is open Wednesday, Friday…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Bakar BioEnginuity Hub
4.0 mi away
The Bakar BioEnginuity Hub is a historic site located near Berkeley, California, at an elevation of 298 feet. Visitors can learn more about the site through its official website…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Cloyne Court
4.0 mi away
The Cloyne Court Hotel, often referred to simply as Cloyne, is a historical landmark in Berkeley, California, and currently one of the houses of the Berkeley Student Cooperative…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Moss Gallery
4.0 mi away
Moss Gallery is an art gallery located near Berkeley, California. Visitors to the gallery can explore contemporary artwork in this Bay Area venue.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Sather Tower
4.0 mi away
Sather Tower is a 314-foot tower located in Berkeley, California, offering visitors an elevated vantage point with scenic views of the surrounding area. The tower is open to the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Hillside School
4.1 mi away
Hillside School is a historic site located in the hills near Berkeley, California, at an elevation of 551 feet. Visitors to this location will find a piece of local heritage…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Orinda
The Orinda area has 166 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Orinda
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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