Ojai Vacation

The Ojai Valley has long been a haven for discerning travelers seeking spa retreats, wellness, outdoor experiences, unique dining, and exceptional wineries.

Located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles and 45 minutes south-west of Santa Barbara, the beautiful Ojai Valley is ideal for a midweek getaway or extended retreat. Suggested shuttle service: Smart Shuttle.

• Agave Maria Mexican Food
• Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta
• Farmer and the Cook Organic
• Hakane Sushi
• Jim & Rob’s Fresh Grill & Lisa’s Cantina
• Three Birds Coffee Shop & Cafe
• Rory's Other Place - Breakfast, Sandwiches & Coffee
• Nociola Fine Italian Dining
• Ojai Beverage Company
• Ojai Deer Lodge
• Little Sama - Southeast Asian Inspired 
• Tres Hermanas - New Mexico Inspired

• Ojai Pizza
• Ojai Rotie Rotisserie Chicken
• Pinyon Pizzaria, Bakery & Natural Wine Shop
• Papa Lennon's Italian Restaurant & Pizzaria
• Rainbow Bridge Natural Food Store
• Rory's Place
• Sakura Ojai Sushi & Tepan
• Seafresh Seafood 
• The Ranch House Ojai
• The Dutchess
• Ojai Roots Market & Wine Garden
• Ojai Tortilla House - Take-out Mexican

Adventure - Ojai and Around

From hiking and camping in the Sespe Wilderness area to boating or kayaking on Lake Casitas, nature recreation is very much a part of the Ojai Valley.  With its many parks, hiking and biking trails and exquisite natural surroundings, Ojai is the ideal destination for the outdoors-oriented visitor. Explore the valley from horseback or go whale-watching. Go for a swim at Casitas Water Adventure with its two water playgrounds, lazy river, and snack bar. Enjoy Ojai's newest hiking, biking & walking map, the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Trailfinder Map Guide: https://ovlc.org/find-without-getting-lost/.

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Things to Do in Ojai

Wine Tastings

Beer Tastings

Ojai Events

Surrounded by the Los Padres Mountains, Ojai offers a perfect climate for festivals and other activities. Some of the signature festivals offered in this beautiful setting are:

Bars, Live Music & Getting Around

Avant Garde Ojai

Schools

The Ojai valley contains some of the country’s best private middle and high schools. Families come from all over the world to enjoy special events and school activities. Many stay on in Ojai for restful vacations.

The Emerald Iguana Inn is a perfect home-away-from-home that allows you to conveniently enjoy the many wonders of Ojai, Southern California’s Shangri-la.

Additional Vacation Options:

Golf at Soule Park—This 18-hole, par 72 course is a pleasure to play from start to finish with 6,475 yards of rolling fairways winding their way through old oak and pine trees set along the base of the Topa Topa Mountains.

Guided Tours by Trails by Potter—

Ojai Angler—Professionally guided freshwater world class trophy bass fishing.

Herb Walks—Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer are interpretive walks and hikes with an emphasis on edible and medicinal plants.

Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours—explore Ojai's backcountry in a 6 or 7 passenger jeep driven by an expert guide

Nanco Helicopter Tours—take a tour of the beautiful scenery from the perspective of a helicopter

Ojai Valley Century—a 100-mile race held yearly in June

Bart's Books—One of a kind, world-renowned bookstore, with a wide variety of books

Ojai Valley Museum History and Art—Sharing the history, art, and culture of the Ojai Valley through museum exhibitions, programs, and events.

Ojai Certified Farmer's Market—Providing locally farmed produce, flowers, & gourmet food directly to the community for over 18 years. Every Sunday