Exploring Ojai: Arts, hiking, funky shopping and travel tips for this hip California town
From Los Angeles, Ojai, Calif., is an easy road trip of 80 miles, but it feels like an eternity away from the hustle and bustle. Nestled among the mountains and orange groves, the peaceful mountain town of Ojai is a true melting pot for artists, musicians and outdoor enthusiasts.
Things to Do
Grab some coffee from Ojai Coffee Roasting Company to get the pep for your day, and stroll the town to check out the local art culture. Ojai is an arts town; there's even space in the city hall where a rotating art exhibit features the work of local artists. Over at The Ojai Art Center, which holds the distinction of being the longest continuously operated multi-disciplinary art center in the United States, you'll find exhibitions, art workshops and theater performances. Wander down Ojai's side sreets to explore the studios of working artists; many of them will open their studios upon request. The Ojai Studio Artists non-profit organization hosts a studio tour in the fall, but can also be a wonderful source for getting closer to the town's art scene.
Besides the arts scene, Ojai is known for its many beautiful parks, and in the middle of it all is Libbey Park. Located in the center of town, Libbey Park is host to many of the city's cultural events, including the Ojai Music Festival, an event with a unique approach that rotates musical directors and a mix of classic and contemporary music.
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Ojai's valley location, surrounded by mountains, means amazing hiking trails with gorgeous mountain views and ample opportunities to encounter wildlife. Some of the trails start right in downtown, and there are trails of all difficulty, whether you're seeking a family hike or a quad-burning mountain climb. For a relatively quick excursion that offers easy access to great overlook views of the city, head to the Shelf Road Trail.
All of the hiking is sure to build an appetite, though, so renew your energy with tapas at Azu or a meal at The Garden Terrace. Unsure where to eat? Take an Ojai food tour and you'll find yourself in the kitchens and talking to local chefs and culinary masters.
After lunch, browse the downtown shopping for a bit of Ojai to take home. Most of Ojai's shops and boutiques are located in and around the main shopping arcade right in the center of town. Inside these boutiques, like jewelry maker Love Heals, the focus is on artisan-style quality and uniqueness. You'll find that same sense of curated, quality goods at Rains of Ojai. A fixture in the town since 1914, Rains is filled with kitchen, home and garden accessories, clothing and gifts.
After a day of exploring, shopping and hiking, the luxurious four-hand massages and relaxing yoga classes at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa are a much-deserved treat. Ojai is an active town, and there are plenty of recreational options on this 220-acre luxury resort, including golf and tennis, Pilates workouts, swimming, horseback riding and hiking, art classes and even a camp for any children in the party.
Lodging and Accommodations
Besides the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, which has a number of luxury penthouses in addition to its 308 rooms and suites, Ojai's hotels and lodging options tend to favor smaller, boutique and independently-owned inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments. You'll find even more options if you are willing to spend the night in the nearby (and larger) towns of Ventura and Oxnard, Calif., both of which are on the Pacific coast.
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Matilija Canyon Ranch - Carly Lucking Ford - Historic Ranching Families of the Ojai Valley
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Residential for sale - 888 Baldwin Road, Ojai, CA 93023
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Welcome to the Oak Dale Ranch Located in The Majestic Ojai Valley! This Secluded 80-Acre Compound Awaits You Behind The Private Gates Opening into The Luscious Greenery Fields and Expansive Vistas. There's Multiple Trails for Hiking, Horse Back Riding, ATV's, or Fitness Retreat. Walk-along The Flowing Creek to Secret Ponds Underneath The Oak Studded Tree Lines. The Flat Lookout Bluffs Offer 360 Degree Views of The Top Topa Mountains, Chief's Peak, Lake Casitas, The Channel Islands and Coastal Pacific Ocean! Ideally Located Within 45 Minutes to Los Angeles & Malibu, 30 Minutes to Santa Barbara and 15 Minutes to Ventura. This Amazing Property Boasts Two Separate Residences Which Includes a Main Residence Offering 3 Spacious Bedrooms & 2 Baths With 2,514 Square Feet of Living Space. The Detached Guest House Offers 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,189 Square Feet of Living Space. Additional Property Features Include: Horse Corral, Arena and Tack Room, Paved Driveway, and Orchards.
Bedrooms: 5
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Square Feet: 3703
Price: $2,695,000
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9905 Ojai Santa Paula Rd, Ojai CA 93023, (USA) Listed & SOLD By Nate Minkel
9905 Ojai Santa Paula Road, Ojai CA 93023, (USA). For Sale By Nate Minkel, Troop Real Estate Ventura County & Ojai Valley. Listed & SOLD ALL CASH for $525,000.
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Foster Park Campground in Ventura California offers full hookup RV and primitive tent camping mid-way between Ventura and Ojai. A series of beautiful green hill ranges serve as the backdrop for this picturesque park. The Ventura River flows through the park, which lends to the beautiful landscape of lush green vegetation that thrives among the adult shade trees. There is a separate Day Use area and two different campgrounds to choose from, Residence Campground and Red Mountain Campground. The Ojai Valley Trail (equestrian, bike, and walking) runs through the park; the multi-use path is paved its entire length and provides access to the beach from this campground. Bicycle campsites were recently added for users riding the Ojai Valley Trail.
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This is one of our favorite day rides. We ride through Ojai,Santa Paula, Frazier and have an awesome BBQ. Its about 325 miles round trip.
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BELIEVE the Hype!! | Rivernook Campground
We went to Rivernook Campground in Kernville, CA over Memorial Day and it might just be our new favorite campground! We haven’t been everywhere, but so far this is one of the best campgrounds in California! If you are looking to do some camping in Southern California, you will definitely want to check this place out.
The spots are very deep and you will have no problem no matter how big your rig is—lots of large 5th wheels and Class As around. They also have a good amount of living space and we didn’t feel as packed in as we have at many of the other RV Resorts.
The best of all is that can back right up for some camping on the Kern River, which was swift flowing when we were there, or if you are camping with kids you can get a spot right on the creek. That was a lot of fun and the kids had a blast playing and splashing around on the hot days and mama bear didn’t need to have a panic attack from them getting swept away in the main river.
The spots along the creek and the river were partial hookup, but they have a very convenient dump station with plenty of room to maneuver. They do have some full hookup spots, they just aren’t the ones by the creek or the river.
They had all of the usual stuff that you would expect including a decent store, bathrooms, a fish cleaning station (and lots of good fishing along the bank), grassy park areas, volleyball, horse shoes, etc. They also had a bunch of cool looking trails, so bring your golf cart to cruise around the camp. The Kern River is obviously a mecca for whitewater rafting—we saw launch points the whole way up and there were a ton of rafters floating by all day over the weekend. This would be a great place to set up shop if you’re in the area for that.
It did rain one day, so we went into town to check out Kernville and it was a cute little town. We got pizza at the local pizza place to bring back for dinner and stopped and had a few adult beverages at the Kern River Brewing Company. Good food and a lot of different beers.
Overall, we really liked this place and will definitely try to get back there at least a few times a year. We’ve really been shipping Sequoia RV Ranch, but this one might have just slid into our DMs! We made some of the best memories in our Rockwood 2706ws yet and had a ton of fun, and that’s #WhyWeWork!
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Broke Buck Mountain, Devil's Punchbowl Mountain biking in the Mojave Desert California in July
Devil's Punchbowl Mountain biking in the Mojave Desert California in July
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Rancho Latigo
Rancho Latigo is sprawling ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, surrounded by an unusually large parcel of approximately 4,700 acres of land.
The Rancho Latigo house itself is about 12,000 square feet, with six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. There is a separate three- bedroom, two-bathroom guest house on the property and a caretaker's building of about 6,500 square feet.
The house, designed by renowned ranch architect David L. Leavengood, took four years to construct at great expense.
The floors and beams use reclaimed wood. There are large outdoor entertaining areas with an outdoor fireplace in hand-cut Oklahoma stone to entertain guests and throw parties, while the gourmet kitchen can serve many people, with restaurant-grade appliances. This includes a Lacanche French range cooker, Miele dishwashers, copper sinks, SubZero fridge and freezer, a butler’s pantry and pizza oven.
The master suite has his-and-hers closets, as well as bathrooms. The house also has a media room, gym, and wine cellar for 10,000 bottles. Outside is a pool with a 25-yard lap lane, tennis courts and extensive equestrian facilities. A covered arena is 23,000 square feet, there are seven acres of paddocks and pastures and a 10,000-square-foot state-of-the-art, 11-stall barn.
For guests who would rather not drive, there’s a helipad that fits three helicopters.
Santa Ynez Valley is one of only two east-west running valleys in California, so here you get particularly beautiful weather, the cool breeze at night without the fog during the day.
Walking trails for hiking or riding surround the home, which is only 40 minutes from the beaches of Santa Barbara, two hours from Los Angeles and four hours from San Francisco.
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March Bike Tour: San Clemente to San Elijo - Milestone Rides
On March 26, 2016, thirteen of us from the Los Angeles Self-Supported Bicycle Touring Meetup Group met at San Clemente and rode down to San Elijo State Beach for a quick overnight. This is what happend!
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