Travel Guide to Joaquin Moraga Adobe (California Historical Landmark No. 509)

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Walnut Creek BART station. Exit the station and head north on N Main St toward Civic Dr. Continue walking straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with Mt. Diablo Blvd. Turn left onto Mt. Diablo Blvd and continue walking for another 0.5 miles. Look for the signs indicating the path to the Iron Horse Regional Trail. Once you reach the trail entrance, turn onto the Iron Horse Trail heading east. Walk along the trail for approximately 1.5 miles, enjoying the scenery as you go. You will eventually reach a junction; continue straight following the signs for the trail toward Orinda. After about 0.5 miles, you will reach the Orinda area. Exit the trail and head towards Moraga Way. Walk along Moraga Way for about 0.3 miles until you reach the intersection with Adobe Ln. Turn right onto Adobe Ln. The Joaquin Moraga Adobe will be located at 24 Adobe Ln on your left.

• Public Transit

  From the Walnut Creek BART station, take the BART train towards San Francisco/Daly City. Get off at the Orinda station. Once you exit the station, head southwest on Orinda Way, then turn left onto Moraga Way. Follow Moraga Way for about 0.5 miles. Then, turn right onto Adobe Ln. Walk approximately 0.2 miles, and you will find the Joaquin Moraga Adobe at 24 Adobe Ln on your left.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bike, start from the Walnut Creek BART station and head north on N Main St. Continue to Mt. Diablo Blvd and take a left onto it. After about 0.5 miles, look for the Iron Horse Trail entrance. Take the trail heading east for about 2 miles. When you arrive in Orinda, exit the trail and navigate towards Moraga Way. Turn right onto Moraga Way and then a right onto Adobe Ln. Bike for about 0.2 miles, and you will reach the Joaquin Moraga Adobe located at 24 Adobe Ln.