Looking for the most walkable neighborhoods in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda? Locals have spoken—Moraga takes the top spot! With tree-lined streets, direct access to parks and schools, and the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, these neighborhoods offer safe, pedestrian-friendly routes and a strong sense of community.
While Lamorinda is known for its rolling hills and suburban feel, some areas stand out for their easy walkability and proximity to shops, restaurants, and schools. We asked local residents to share their favorites—here’s how they ranked them and why.
Why Moraga Tops the List
"I live in Moraga, and we walk everywhere! Our street doesn’t have sidewalks, but it’s safe enough that my kids play soccer and basketball outside all the time. Even without sidewalks, the streets are quiet, and kids can walk around easily. We have neighbors with young kids, and they walk everywhere too—it really feels like a tight-knit, family-friendly community."
"I don’t have a sidewalk on my street, but the Lafayette/Moraga Regional Trail makes up for it. I’m just a block away, so we take the dog for walks or go on bike rides with the kids all the time. Along the way, there are a few playgrounds and even a library, which makes it a favorite spot for my kids!"
Corliss, Sonsara & Moraga Country Club – Golf Course Living & Easy Strolls
The Corliss and Moraga Country Club area is one of Moraga’s most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, featuring manicured landscaping, sidewalks, and well-lit streets. Families frequently walk or bike along Camino Ricardo toward Moraga Country Club, enjoying the safe, wide roads and dedicated bike lanes.
✅ Flat terrain & minimal traffic make it easy for kids to walk or bike to Los Perales Elementary and Joaquin Moraga Middle School
✅ School bus access available
✅ Short walk to Moraga Farmers’ Market for fresh local produce
✅ Direct access to the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
"We love weekend bike rides for bubble tea or ice cream, evening strolls, and heading to the trail near School Street. The roads feel safe, and it’s one of the best spots in Moraga!"
Camino Pablo (The Larch) – Flat Streets, Parks & Walkable to K-8
The Camino Pablo neighborhood is one of the most pedestrian- and bike-friendly areas in Moraga. Located near Camino Pablo Elementary and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, this area makes it easy for kids to walk or bike to school.
🚲 Bike-friendly streets with wide lanes to K-8 schools
🌳 Close to Rancho Laguna Park – A beautiful, clean park with shaded picnic areas
🏡 Quiet, family-friendly environment
"Another vote for Moraga if walkability is a priority! In Camino Pablo, kids can walk or bike to school, and we love heading to Rancho Laguna Park—it’s always clean and perfect for little ones."
"Another vote for Moraga if walkability is a priority for you! In Camino Pablo, kids can walk or bike to school, and we love heading to Rancho Laguna Park. It’s always clean, closes early, and is perfect for little ones."
While some streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks, most cyclists prefer riding on the road. The streets are wide enough to accommodate both cars and bikes without feeling cramped, adding to the neighborhood’s reputation as a great place for outdoor activities.
"You can walk and bike everywhere here. Some streets have sidewalks, but bike riders mostly use the road. The wide streets make it feel safe, and we never feel like we’re competing with cars for space."
For families looking for a walkable, bike-friendly neighborhood with great schools and parks, Camino Pablo stands out as a top choice.
Campolindo – Top Schools & Trail Access to Lafayette Reservoir
The Campolindo neighborhood in Moraga is known for its sidewalk-lined streets, top-rated schools, and access to the Lafayette Reservoir. Located near downtown Lafayette and Highway 24, it offers more home for the money while maintaining easy access to amenities.
🏫 Home to Campolindo High School – One of the top public high schools in Contra Costa County
🏊♂️ Campolindo Cabana Club – Private swim club with a strong community feel
🌲 Easy access to the Lafayette Reservoir & Rim Trail
We live in Campolindo! Great family neighborhood with community pool and sidewalks! Great access to the Lafayette rim trail. They have a trick or treating street with Hot cider stations. Great community!
Another resident shares:
We live across from Campolindo High School. We can walk the Natalie Drive, loop out to Moraga Rd and back. Or we can drive to a different area for a walk. There are many neighborhoods with sidewalks and safe for walking with kids in Moraga. We tend to walk over to Campo HS and explore, go to one of the many wonderful playgrounds, or drive and park at one of many trail entrances. Oh, and my kids love going for walks over on the Saint Mary's campus. There's so much to discover.
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Downtown Lafayette – Walk to Everything
Living in Downtown Lafayette means having everything at your doorstep.
🚶 5-minute walk to:
Schools (K-8)
BART & public transit
Theaters, gyms, banks, & over 50 restaurants
Grocery stores (Diablo Foods, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Safeway)
"In downtown Lafayette, we all walk everywhere. I know some people who don't even have a car. You can walk to K-8 schools, restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, the theater, kids’ activities, banks, BART, and more."
Sidewalks line busier streets, making it easy to get around on foot. In the residential trail neighborhoods, there aren’t always sidewalks, but kids use the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail to bike or walk to school safely.
"Halloween on Moraga Blvd., Monroe Ave., and Victoria Ave. is magical—the streets are blocked off to cars, and families come together for an amazing trick-or-treating experience."
Not every home has perfect walkability, though. Some streets are steep and winding with no sidewalks or streetlights, making walking more challenging.
"I live close to Downtown Lafayette because walkability was my main criterion. The street connecting my neighborhood to downtown is steep and curved with no sidewalks or streetlights, and walking can be stressful—cars drive like bats out of hell around there! But once you get past that, walkability is fabulous, and we can walk easily to BART, restaurants, shopping, banks, and the post office."
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Burton Valley – The Best Streets for Biking in Lafayette
Burton Valley is one of Lafayette’s most kid-friendly neighborhoods.
🚴 Flat streets & dedicated bike lanes
🏡 Home to Burton Valley Elementary
🏊 Burton Valley Swim Club & Lafayette Community Center nearby
"Every morning, we see a parade of little cyclists heading to Burton Valley Elementary—it’s like a neighborhood tradition."
At first, the lack of sidewalks can feel unusual, but residents quickly adapt.
"No sidewalks was weird to us at first, as well as no streetlights. But even so, my kids are always biking, skating, and walking around the neighborhood. There are bits of sidewalks here and there, but it’s not consistent. The bike lanes are great, though!"
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The "Trails" Neighborhood – Lafayette
The "Trails" neighborhood in Lafayette is a favorite for those who love outdoor living and easy access to town. The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail runs through the neighborhood, making it simple to walk or bike into Downtown Lafayette, Stanley Middle School, and Lafayette Elementary.
🚲 Direct access to Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
🏫 Walkable to Stanley Middle & Lafayette Elementary
🎃 Popular for Halloween trick-or-treating on Moraga Blvd
"We live in the 'Trails' neighborhood of Lafayette. LOVE it so much that I have told my entire family I am never moving."
While some homes in the area have sidewalks, others do not—but residents appreciate the trade-off for the direct access to the Lafayette-Moraga Trail.
"I have two young kids and was adamant about getting a house with sidewalks; however, we fell in love with our home on a slight hill with no sidewalks. It can be stressful keeping an eye on the kids, but being so close to the trail makes it all worth it."
The neighborhood is also known for Halloween celebrations, with Moraga Blvd. closing down for families to trick-or-treat safely.
"Down the street from us is a popular trick-or-treating area (Moraga Blvd) that closes during Halloween. Tons of families walk around—it’s amazing! One year, it didn’t close, and while it stressed my siblings out, it was still totally fine."
Fun fact: The neighborhood is also home to the famous Lafayette-Moraga trail chickens, which have become a local icon!
Del Rey – Walkable to K-12 Schools
The Del Rey neighborhood in Orinda is a top choice for families due to its proximity to highly rated schools and safe, walkable streets. With Del Rey Elementary and Miramonte High School just minutes away, many students walk or bike to school daily, making it one of Orinda’s most convenient locations for families with school-aged children.
🏫 Walkable to Del Rey Elementary & Miramonte High School
🚲 Safe routes for biking & walking to school
🌳 Surrounded by nature & close to hiking trails
"We live in the Del Rey neighborhood of Orinda and love it. My kids walk and ride bikes to school, and it’s awesome. I’ve even walked with them all the way to Moraga’s Rheem area!"
While most residential streets don’t have sidewalks, traffic is light, and families still feel safe walking and biking. The wide streets and gentle terrain make it easier to navigate compared to Orinda’s hillier neighborhoods.
"Something to consider is your proximity to K-12 schools. There are neighborhoods in Orinda (Del Rey, Ivy, etc.) within walking distance to elementary, middle, and high schools—that's a huge benefit!"
The area is surrounded by nature, with nearby trails and open spaces providing families with plenty of outdoor activities.
"We live in Del Rey—no sidewalks, but it’s easy to take my 2.5- and 5-year-old out for walks with the dog. We used to live up over OCC, but the hills were too dangerous. The valley is beautiful."
Ivy Drive – A Safe, Bike-Friendly Neighborhood Near Top Schools
The Ivy Drive neighborhood in Orinda is a top choice for families, offering wide streets, bike lanes, and easy access to top-rated schools.
🏫 Near Del Rey Elementary, Orinda Intermediate, & Miramonte High School
🚲 Bike-friendly with wide streets & safe routes to school
🎃 Known for its amazing Halloween & holiday lights!
While sidewalks are limited, kids regularly walk or bike to school, and the low-traffic residential streets make it a safe and active neighborhood.
"Not many sidewalks in the Ivy Drive area, but kids walk on the streets regularly—especially on their way to the schools in the area. We haven’t found it too difficult to move over for traffic, because unless you’re walking on Moraga Way, there’s just not much of it."
The neighborhood is also bike-friendly, with designated bike lanes that make it safer for families to ride to school or around town.
"Come to Ivy Drive in Orinda! I just got back from a scooter ride with my kids. We safely go every day. Wide streets with bike lanes. Ivy Drive is crazy fun for Halloween, and everyone participates with holiday lights!"
One of the biggest draws of Ivy Drive is its strong sense of community. Residents love the neighborhood events, especially during Halloween, when families gather, and the streets come alive with festive decorations.
That said, traffic safety remains a priority, and many families take precautions when walking or biking.
"Still wear bike lights, and if walking, we have a flashlight and/or reflective band. People like to speed on Ivy Drive and everywhere else in Lamorinda—that’s why there’s the slogan ‘Slow Down Lamorinda.’ And yes, my family bikes to school and to work."
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Orinda Woods & Orinda Grove – A Hidden Gem Near BART
The Orinda Grove neighborhood, built in 2013, consists of 73 homes designed for modern living with walkability to downtown Orinda and BART. This newer development offers a mix of townhomes and single-family homes, making it a sought-after option for buyers who want a walkable suburban feel with commuting convenience.
🚶 Walkable to downtown Orinda & Orinda BART
🚌 Van shuttle service for middle & high school students
🎾 Orindawoods Tennis Club – Courts are walkable from every house
We love Orindawoods. It's walkable to BART and downtown Orinda. Plus, the van shuttle also picks up and drops off at BART in morning and afternoon/evening. As the kids get older, the van picks up the middle school kids & high school kids at the bus stop at BART and brings them right home to your door.
There are lots of options here from townhouses to single family homes. The tennis program is fabulous for kids. And the courts are walkable from every house. I really feel like Orindawoods is an unknown gem to many who look in the area.
Saranap – A Unique Blend of Lafayette & Walnut Creek
The Saranap neighborhood, located between Lafayette and Walnut Creek, offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of older character homes and newer builds.
🏡 Kid-friendly neighborhood with a strong sense of community
🏊 Optional neighborhood pool memberships available
🚶 Lots of families & adults out walking daily
"We live in Saranap, and kids are outside all the time! Adults are always out walking too. It’s such a wonderful and kid-friendly area, plus we have a neighborhood pool you can join."
Since Saranap lacks sidewalks and streetlights in some areas, homebuyers are encouraged to visit at different times of day to get a feel for neighborhood activity.
"Our long court in Saranap has no sidewalks or streetlights—something that was originally on my ‘must-have’ list. But after touring the area in the late afternoon, we saw so many neighbors outside—kids biking, skating, and playing basketball in the street. Now, I love it!"
Alamo – Trail Access & Spacious Homes
Located just east of Lamorinda, Alamo offers larger lots, scenic surroundings, and great access to outdoor recreation. While some areas lack sidewalks, the neighborhood’s wide streets and trail systems provide an active and connected lifestyle.
🚴 Direct access to the Iron Horse Trail – Bike to downtown Danville or Walnut Creek
🏡 Spacious homes with larger yards compared to Lamorinda
🌳 Flat streets make biking and walking easy
"We were considering neighborhoods in Lamorinda, but in some areas, I felt like if my kid went over the edge of the street, we wouldn’t find them for months! Alamo gave us the space we wanted, with a more suburban feel."
"Another vote for west side Alamo! The Iron Horse Trail is incredible—we can ride our bikes into downtown Danville or Walnut Creek. Kids can bike to school completely using the trail system, and the streets are flat with no hills."
For families looking for larger properties, trail access, and a slightly quieter suburban feel, Alamo is a great alternative to Lamorinda.
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From tree-lined streets to top-rated schools and easy trail access, Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda offer some of the most walkable and family-friendly neighborhoods in the East Bay. Whether you’re drawn to golf course living, top-ranked schools, or direct access to parks and trails, there’s a community here that fits your lifestyle.
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