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Call View Inspirato Destinations. Ojai Valley, California. We're here to help. Our expert travel advisors will help you find the perfect trip. Contact Us. Shangri-La of the Golden State Ojai Valley has long served as a spiritual retreat with an emphasis on natural beauty and health.
Yes Population 30, Destination Highlights. Ojai even has its very own specialty department store. Established in , Rains sells everything from clothing, gifts, and kitchenware to outdoor equipment and home decor. Sampling the fruity liquid gold at Ojai Olive Oil's farm is one of the top things to do in Ojai — especially for foodies.
Graced with year-old olive trees, the farm lies about four miles from Ojai, and you can visit for a free tasting and tour almost any day of the year.
Run by three generations of the Asquith family, Ojai Olive Oil's farm is one of the few working permaculture farms in Southern California. Head to the tasting room to sample different varieties of olive oil, as well as balsamic vinegars. The friendly staff are also happy to share information on how the olives are grown, the extraction of the oils, and the blending and bottling process. Budding chefs will also learn some tips and tricks, from selecting the best olive oil to storing and cooking with extra virgin olive oil.
Everyone is welcome here, including kids, and you can even bring your four-legged family member — there's a special enclosure for pups to play in while you taste and tour.
Best of all, you can pick up some goodies to share with your family and friends. In addition to olive oils and balsamic vinegars, you can also buy olive-oil-infused face creams, lip balms, and soaps.
If you can't make it out to the farm, you can stop by their stall at the Sunday Ojai Certified Farmers' Market. Luscious strawberries, farm-fresh organic vegetables, and fragrant essential oils — you'll find all this and more at the Ojai Certified Farmers' Market. Held every Sunday, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm right downtown on Matilija Street, the market reflects the community-centered, eco-conscious vibe of the city. This is a fantastic place to visit to get a feel for this friendly small town, and pick up some locally produced souvenirs and gifts at the same time.
Honey, jewelry, Ojai olive oil, beeswax candles, and bouquets of lavender are ripe for the picking. Feeling peckish? You'll also find fresh-baked breads, gourmet desserts, nuts, and dried fruit, so you can snack while you shop. Live music enhances the convivial ambience. Housed in an old church, which is now a National Historic Register building , this worthwhile little tourist attraction is an eye-catching landmark along the main street. Once inside, you can explore two rooms of exhibits that unveil the valley's history, from the Chumash Indians to present-day stories from the descendents of Ojai's first settlers.
Insider's Tip: A corner of the building hosts a tourist information office. Head in here to get the most out of your visit to Ojai and sign up for a am Saturday historic walking tour of downtown, which includes admission to the museum. If you're looking for romantic things to do in Ojai, you can't beat snuggling up in a plush suite at the Ojai Valley Inn.
Set on picturesque acres, peppered with oaks, this sprawling oasis is one of California's top resorts. Hide away in one of the comfy contemporary Spanish-style suites or splurge on a penthouse suite. Then amp up the romance even more with a couples' spa treatment at the luxe 31,foot spa village.
Prefer to keep active? Hit a few games of golf or tennis. Hike or horseback ride in the surrounding hills, reserve a private cabana at one of the sprawling pools, or book a picnic and sightseeing bike tour. And if you're a foodie, you'll also find plenty to love here with a choice of seven restaurants. You can even indulge in a honey tasting and beekeeping experience at the resort's hives.
All in all, you can choose from a romantic weekend packed with activities, or you can completely unwind and let the tranquility of this picturesque valley wash over you at this grande dame of Ojai hotels.
Accommodation: Ojai Valley Inn. Looking for a family-friendly place to dine, where the kids can also burn off steam? Pack a picnic and head to Libbey Park. Locals and visitors alike gather here under shady trees in the heart of downtown. Best of all, the ice-cream shop is a short stroll away. Walking paths wind through the park, and you'll find plenty of shady places to relax.
Pick a bench near the fountain or spread your picnic blanket under a sprawling oak. A little creek also runs through the rear of the park, with a lovely wooded setting. After your picnic, you can hit some balls on the public tennis courts. Libby Park hosts many of Ojai's fun art and music festivals, including the Ojai Music Festival , and it's also home to the seat Libby Bowl , Ojai's famous live music venue. Established in , Bart's Books is an Ojai institution.
Sitting unassumingly on an Ojai street corner, this much-loved gem is the world's largest outdoor bookstore, brimming with more than , new and used books covering a range of genres — from travel and art to health and happiness. Book-lovers will have a blast here.
Looking for a great pre-loved cookbook? Pop in here, and you'll find plenty of mouthwatering new recipes. Pining to curl up with a juicy novel? Pick your next page-turner. And if you're hunting for a rare specimen, you might even find that, too — just ask the helpful staff. You can browse for hours through the labyrinthine shelves, which spill out onto the street, and the sunny courtyard encourages you to sit in the sunshine and linger awhile.
Even when the store is closed, you can pluck a book from the outdoor shelves and post your money in the box. Ojai's rugged countryside is made for exploring on horseback.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company at Oso Ranch offers private trail rides customized for your ability. Plod through golden grasslands, ride through rocky canyons, trot through the Enchanted Forest, and enjoy gorgeous views of the Topa Topa Mountains on these scenic tours. The ranch offers direct access to the Ojai Land Conservancy, which means you're in the wilderness for your entire ride.
After your horseback adventure, you can wander around Oso Ranch and meet all the resident animals — including rabbits, cows, chickens, pigs, and peacocks. The ranch is only 3. Feeling the need to decompress? Head to the Krishnamurti Educational Center high in the mountains above this deeply spiritual little town. Once the home of philosopher and author J.
Krishnamurti, Pine Cottage houses the study center and library, which hosts conferences, retreats, and study programs. Visitors are also welcome to explore the cottage and grounds.
Here, you can tour Krishnamurti's home, learn more about his teachings in the library, meditate in the Quiet Room, and stroll around the peaceful grounds amid fragrant orange groves and pepper trees. Save time to stop by the healing Medicine Wheel garden and read about the philosophy behind it.
Benches provide peaceful places to sit and reflect and enjoy the mountain views. Visitors are welcome here in the afternoons Thursdays through Sundays. High on a mountaintop about five miles from downtown Ojai, Meditation Mount is another peaceful place to visit. Here, you'll find an International Garden of Peace, as well as a meditation and reading Room, but you may have to make an appointment before you visit. Check the website for details. Want to immerse yourself — literally — in the Ojai Valley wilderness?
Escape to Ecotopia, about 30 minutes from downtown Ojai. Nestled deep in Matilija Canyon on private property, this series of sulfur hot spring pools provides a relaxing and rustic slice of Ojai nature. Strung along the cool Matilija Creek, the pools are all different temperatures, averaging around a toasty degrees Fahrenheit. They are also thought to have special healing powers.
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