Glorietta Travel Guide
Orinda
Popular places to visit
Briones Park
Explore the great outdoors at Briones Park, a lovely green space in Orinda. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Orinda Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Orinda Theater on your trip to Orinda. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
California Shakespeare Theater
You can make plans for a show at California Shakespeare Theater on your trip to Orinda. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Glorietta
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
EXCELLECT SERVICE, WONDERFUL VIEW
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I have been waiting for this pool to open for nearly a year. Keep bringing a bath suit bc they say it’s either open or will be open by the 3/6. Didn’t happen. No snacks and restaurants close early in the area. Also restaurants are extremely expensive.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
We had 2 rooms. Parking was convenient since it was connected to the hotel. Great morning breakfast, The lobby bar and cafe were nice as well. We parked and walked to Fisherman's Warf and the Powell-Hyde Trolley.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Yotel is an idea spot, especially if you are going to shows at Bill Graham Civic center! Suvch a quick walk! We also loved that Bay Wheels was right up front. We used the bikes to get all around the city and had a blast!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
Just far enough from the rougher parts of town but ideal location to see most of what you’d want for walking around. The staff were great, very personable and friendly. Not haunted either.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Embassy Hotel
I’m hoping someone reads this review because I wish I had read reviews before booking. First, this hotel is not affiliated with Embassy Suites. That’s what I assumed when I booked, but it’s actually a completely separate hotel called The Embassy. It’s located in the Tenderloin District, one of the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glorietta
Monterey Ter
Though Monterey Ter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Orinda Theater and Lafayette Reservoir.
Lost Valley
While Lost Valley isn't home to many top sights, Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve and Orinda Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northwood - Tara
While Northwood - Tara may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Orinda Theater and Lafayette Reservoir.
Knickerbocker
Even though there aren't top sights in Knickerbocker, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Orinda Theater. Jump on the metro at Orinda Station to see more of the city.
Del Rey
While Del Rey isn't home to many top sights, Chabot Space and Science Center and Redwood Regional Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
