Orinda Country Club

What Orinda Country Club does

Orinda Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1924 and located on a 160-acre property at 315 Camino Sobrante in Orinda, California, in the San Pablo Valley foothills east of San Francisco. The club operates as a non-profit recreational and social institution serving families across the East Bay (Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Walnut Creek), with a core offering centered on an 18-hole William Watson-designed golf course (par 71, approximately 6,400 yards, renovated in 2015 by Todd Eckenrode) housed within a historic six-story Spanish Mediterranean-style Clubhouse. Its amenity portfolio spans five lit tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a year-round aquatics facility with competitive and learn-to-swim programs, a fitness center and studio, and multiple dining venues including the Grand Ballroom, Centennial Bar & Grill, and Fairway Lounge, supported by an Executive Chef and a dedicated Event & Catering Manager.

The business model is a recurring membership subscription (dues) supplemented by on-site dining, private event hosting, and catering services. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and referral-driven: prospective members inquire through the orindacc.org website (built on the Clubessential platform) or by phone, with growth reliant on word-of-mouth from existing multi-generational member families rather than paid acquisition. The club employs between 101 and 250 staff delivering in-person hospitality and recreational services, with no software product, API, or external technology offering; member-facing technology is limited to the Clubessential website and login portal. Strategic positioning emphasizes tradition, family continuity, and community connection—anchored by 100+ years of brand equity and competitive programming such as the Sharks Swim Team's 20+ year OMPA dominance—rather than technology differentiation or market expansion.

Name

Orinda Country Club

Legal name

Orinda Country Club

Website

https://orindacc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Orinda Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1924 in Orinda, California, offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball, aquatics, fitness, and dining and event services to East Bay families across multiple generations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Recreation & Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course memberships
• Racquet sports facilities
• Aquatics and fitness
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orinda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private country club membership fees providing access to golf, tennis, pickleball, aquatics, fitness, and dining facilities. Membership is the primary revenue stream for the club.
2. Dining Services: On-site dining at the Centennial Bar & Grill, Grand Ballroom, and other venues. The club features an Executive Chef creating custom menus and wine pairings for members and events.
3. Event Hosting and Catering: Private events including weddings, anniversaries, corporate retreats, and special celebrations hosted at the historic Spanish Mediterranean-style Clubhouse. Event and Catering Manager coordinates bookings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Orinda Country Club is a private, member-owned family country club that sells memberships granting access to a 1924 William Watson-designed 18-hole golf course, 5 lit tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, a year-round aquatics facility, a fitness center and studio, multiple dining venues, and event hosting spaces within its historic Spanish Mediterranean Clubhouse set on a 160-acre East Bay property. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues, with secondary income from on-site dining, catering, and private events hosted by members and their guests.

Product overview

Orinda Country Club is a private family country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational amenities centered around its historic 1924 William Watson-designed golf course. The club operates as a single-property country club with interconnected facilities including: championship golf (18-hole course at 6,400 yards, par 71), racquet sports (5 lit tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts), aquatics (year-round pool with competitive swim programs), fitness (cardio/weights center and group fitness studio), and comprehensive dining/events services (Grand Ballroom, Centennial Bar & Grill, Fairway Lounge, and other private event spaces). The six-story Hacienda-style Clubhouse serves as the central hub, with dedicated remote work areas for member use. Youth programs complement adult offerings across all activity areas, creating a year-round family destination in the East Bay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course 18-hole William Watson-designed Golden Age golf course spanning approximately 6,400 yards, par 71 (par 74 for ladies), featuring wide and rolling fairways, relatively small greens with gentle contours, and signature bunkering, renovated in 2015 by Todd Eckenrode.
• Tennis Courts Five lit tennis courts overlooking Lake Cascade, available for night play, hosting tennis leagues, tournaments, and a family-friendly schedule of events.
• Pickleball Courts Four primary pickleball courts adjacent to the 18th green, offering family-friendly tournaments and special events in addition to competitive league play.
• Fitness Center Fitness facility with 15 pieces of cardio equipment, 11 modern weight machines, dumbbells, and a stretching area, located next to lit tennis courts overlooking the lake.
• Fitness Studio Fitness studio adjacent to the pool that hosts a range of group fitness classes for members of all levels.
• Aquatics Facility Year-round pool destination offering recreational swimming, lessons, and competitive programs including the Tiger Sharks Learn-to-Swim (ages 3+), Sharks Swim Team (ages 4-18), and Masters Swim Program (adults 18+).
• Dining & Events Full-service on-site dining and catering operated by an Executive Chef with custom menus and wine pairings, accommodating special dietary requirements and serving venues including the Grand Ballroom, Library, Loggia, Orinda Room, Veranda, Centennial Bar & Grill, and Fairway Lounge for weddings, anniversaries, corporate retreats, and private celebrations.
• Clubhouse Historic six-story Hacienda-style Spanish Mediterranean Clubhouse built in 1924 with hand-carved wood beam ceilings, mahogany balconies, sweeping views of the 18th fairway, housing multiple dining venues and event spaces.
• Remote Work Areas Designated technology-enabled member work spaces, including the 6th Floor Conference Room, Main Floor Library, Boardroom (reservation required), Tennis/Fitness Lounge, and Aquatics Facility, equipped for laptop, tablet, and video call use.
• Youth Programs Family-oriented youth programming designed to foster lifelong learning and friendships, including youth swim lessons, junior golf, and family-friendly events celebrating holidays, traditions, and milestones.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sharks Swim Team has dominated the OMPA league for over 20 years, consistently finishing first in the OMPA championship meet
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, major and core.

• William WatsonfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilliam Watson, a notable Scotsman who was finishing The Olympic Club in San Francisco and Berkeley Country Club in El Cerrito, was hired by E.I. deLaveaga to design the Orinda course. Watson and deLaveaga collaborated on the course design, which remains a classic Watson design following its 2015 renovation by Todd Eckenrode.
• Todd EckenrodemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTodd Eckenrode (of Origin Design) renovated the William Watson golf course in 2015, maintaining the classic Watson design while updating it for modern playability with wide and rolling fairways, relatively small greens with gentle contours, and beautiful bunkering.
• ClubessentialcoreTechnology or IntegrationClubessential provides the website platform for Orinda Country Club. The site (orindacc.org) is built on Clubessential's club management software, featuring member login functionality, dynamic content management, and professional club website design.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Claremont Country Club: Historic private East Bay country club offering golf, tennis, swimming, and dining on a similar membership-dues model serving comparable Bay Area families.
• Diablo Country Club: Private East Bay golf and country club with comparable amenities (golf, tennis, aquatics, dining) competing for the same family membership pool in the Lamorinda area.
• Round Hill Country Club: Private East Bay country club in Alamo offering a similar portfolio of golf, racquet sports, dining, and aquatics to East Bay family households.
• Meadow Club: Private Marin County golf and country club competing for Bay Area family members with golf, dining, racquet, and aquatics amenities.
• Lakewood Country Club: Nearby East Bay private country club offering comparable golf, tennis, and aquatics facilities for overlapping Lamorinda/Contra Costa families.
• Berkeley Country Club: El Cerrito private club originally designed by William Watson in the same era as OCC, sharing architectural lineage and East Bay family membership overlap.
• The Olympic Club: Iconic San Francisco private athletic club with multiple courses, dining, and member sports; highly comparable heritage positioning and Watson-era architectural pedigree (William Watson designed OCC's course while finishing the Olympic Club).
• Sequoyah Country Club: Oakland private club with golf, tennis, aquatics, and dining—directly comparable single-property, membership-only model in the East Bay.

Broad incumbents

• Bay Club: Multi-club private operator across California and the Northwest with golf, fitness, and family programming; broader incumbent competing for the same household-budget share of families considering Orinda CC.

Regional players

• Pacific-Union Club: Private city club in San Francisco with heritage positioning, dining, and lodging—overlaps on the social/event-hosting use case for East Bay members seeking comparable private club amenities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100054447312072
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orinda-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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