Guidebook for Ojai
Food Scene
This is a local favorite. They specialize in healthy Mexican food and delicious beverages. This is a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They also have a little market with fresh produce and specialty food products.
111 locals recommend
Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar DrThis is a local favorite. They specialize in healthy Mexican food and delicious beverages. This is a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They also have a little market with fresh produce and specialty food products.
This old roadside bar has undergone a reimagining. They offer a thoughtful selection of bar food and BBQ on the weekends. This is also the local bar that often has live music in the evenings. Make sure to pop in whether day or night.
86 locals recommend
Ojai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyThis old roadside bar has undergone a reimagining. They offer a thoughtful selection of bar food and BBQ on the weekends. This is also the local bar that often has live music in the evenings. Make sure to pop in whether day or night.
Pizzeria & Italian spot serving pasta, salads, subs & specials in quaint digs with a courtyard.
Homemade, artisan style pizzeria and Italian spot with pasta, soups, salads, and more, with a beautiful outdoor patio to eat surrounded by heating.
63 locals recommend
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrPizzeria & Italian spot serving pasta, salads, subs & specials in quaint digs with a courtyard.
Homemade, artisan style pizzeria and Italian spot with pasta, soups, salads, and more, with a beautiful outdoor patio to eat surrounded by heating.
The owner and chef turned the bottom floor of an old house into a magical Italian restaurant. Rustic and modern Italian cuisine featuring farm fresh choices and handmade pastas. Good for a special dinner. The back porch makes for a magical dining room and all of the food is thoughtful, delicious and homey.
32 locals recommend
Nocciola
314 El Paseo RdThe owner and chef turned the bottom floor of an old house into a magical Italian restaurant. Rustic and modern Italian cuisine featuring farm fresh choices and handmade pastas. Good for a special dinner. The back porch makes for a magical dining room and all of the food is thoughtful, delicious and homey.
The atmosphere is 100% Ojai, coffee is great, baristas are super nice, food is mostly gluten-free and it's connected to a lovely knitting shop called Cattywampus.
39 locals recommend
Beacon Coffee Company
211 W Ojai AveThe atmosphere is 100% Ojai, coffee is great, baristas are super nice, food is mostly gluten-free and it's connected to a lovely knitting shop called Cattywampus.
Located close to Libbey Park, this is the spot for a delicious cocktail and a selection of elevated bar fare. Grab a sit on the patio or at the bar inside.
22 locals recommend
Ojai Art Center
113 S Montgomery StLocated close to Libbey Park, this is the spot for a delicious cocktail and a selection of elevated bar fare. Grab a sit on the patio or at the bar inside.
Coffee Connection is a great source for organic coffee, tea, pastries and local color.
23 locals recommend
Coffee Connection
311 E El Roblar DrCoffee Connection is a great source for organic coffee, tea, pastries and local color.
Rustic, old fashioned Northern Italian cuisine, featuring handmade pastas and flatbread pizzas. Good food, on the Arcade with outdoor patio, an Ojai standard. Good for a nice yet casual lunch or dinner.
54 locals recommend
Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveRustic, old fashioned Northern Italian cuisine, featuring handmade pastas and flatbread pizzas. Good food, on the Arcade with outdoor patio, an Ojai standard. Good for a nice yet casual lunch or dinner.
Modern cafe and patisserie offering a casual breakfast and lunch plus pastries and bread to go. ** Cash Only **
21 locals recommend
Knead Baking Company
469 E Ojai AveModern cafe and patisserie offering a casual breakfast and lunch plus pastries and bread to go. ** Cash Only **
Don Lalos Mexican Food
585 W El Roblar DrGreat Mexican food and friendly service.
Upscale, local, farm-to-table fast food! Good for casual, quick lunch or dinner.
34 locals recommend
The Nest
401 E Ojai AveUpscale, local, farm-to-table fast food! Good for casual, quick lunch or dinner.
Healthy, modern, eclectic, handmade with love cuisine, lovely staff. Located in the Arcade, outdoor patio. Paleo, Vegan, GF, Raw. Dosas, salads, bone broth, buffalo burgers, cafe - add CBD drops to your drinks! Good for casual lunch or dinner.
11 locals recommend
Food Harmonics
254 E Ojai AveHealthy, modern, eclectic, handmade with love cuisine, lovely staff. Located in the Arcade, outdoor patio. Paleo, Vegan, GF, Raw. Dosas, salads, bone broth, buffalo burgers, cafe - add CBD drops to your drinks! Good for casual lunch or dinner.
One of the best restaurants in Ojai, don't let the name fool you! Awesome wraps and rice bowls.
45 locals recommend
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StOne of the best restaurants in Ojai, don't let the name fool you! Awesome wraps and rice bowls.
This walk-up taco spot makes their own tortillas daily and serves a small menu of delicious tacos, burritos and quesadillas. They don't have any seating but you can plop yourself down in the park across the street and enjoy your lunch. ** Cash only **
14 locals recommend
Ojai Tortilla House
104 N Signal StThis walk-up taco spot makes their own tortillas daily and serves a small menu of delicious tacos, burritos and quesadillas. They don't have any seating but you can plop yourself down in the park across the street and enjoy your lunch. ** Cash only **
California cuisine with a Mediterranean & Spanish twist. Ojai Brewery beers and craft cocktails. Good for nice yet casual lunch or dinner & known for their weekend brunch.
35 locals recommend
Azu
457 East Ojai AvenueCalifornia cuisine with a Mediterranean & Spanish twist. Ojai Brewery beers and craft cocktails. Good for nice yet casual lunch or dinner & known for their weekend brunch.
Coffee plus bakery items, a small food menu with a nice outdoor patio.
30 locals recommend
NoSo Social Cafe
205 N Signal StCoffee plus bakery items, a small food menu with a nice outdoor patio.
Rory's Place
Fresh seasonal ingredients with thoughtfully selected wines.
Located inside a charming 1920s building in the center of Ojai. This quirky concept features a bakery/cafe by day and a trendy Burmese restaurant by night.
The Dutchess
Located inside a charming 1920s building in the center of Ojai. This quirky concept features a bakery/cafe by day and a trendy Burmese restaurant by night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chief's Peak is a cozy wine and beer bar located at the Ojai Rancho Inn. Very intimate space but has a lovely fireplace as well as outdoor area, pool area, fire pit and lawn where you can play corn hole. Always a good crowd of locals mixed with tourists.
17 locals recommend
Ojai Rancho Inn
615 W Ojai AveChief's Peak is a cozy wine and beer bar located at the Ojai Rancho Inn. Very intimate space but has a lovely fireplace as well as outdoor area, pool area, fire pit and lawn where you can play corn hole. Always a good crowd of locals mixed with tourists.
Situated in the yard of an old Spanish duplex, this little spot is all about a great glass of wine and yummy small bites. Also, check out their boutique which has a great selection of homewares.
22 locals recommend
Tipple and Ramble
315 N Montgomery StSituated in the yard of an old Spanish duplex, this little spot is all about a great glass of wine and yummy small bites. Also, check out their boutique which has a great selection of homewares.
Beautiful, large winery & tasting room with spectacular Topa Mountain views, right off the bike path.
39 locals recommend
Topa Mountain Winery
821 W Ojai AveBeautiful, large winery & tasting room with spectacular Topa Mountain views, right off the bike path.
Just off the main stretch of downtown, this is a wine shop that offers a curated and expansive selection of wine, beer and ciders. If you are looking for a nice bottle and some info then stop in and have a chat with the owners.
7 locals recommend
Point de Chene Wine & Beer
108B N Signal StJust off the main stretch of downtown, this is a wine shop that offers a curated and expansive selection of wine, beer and ciders. If you are looking for a nice bottle and some info then stop in and have a chat with the owners.
This is a wine, beer and liquor store in the front and a bar and restaurant in the back. Good food, especially the burgers and good cocktails as well.
32 locals recommend
The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai AveThis is a wine, beer and liquor store in the front and a bar and restaurant in the back. Good food, especially the burgers and good cocktails as well.
The Ojai Vineyard
109 S Montgomery StModern tasting room in a restored firehouse.
Majestic Oak Vineyard
321 E Ojai AveTasting room on the Arcade with a small patio.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little yoga studio with good drop-in prices. Lots of classes every day and kind people. Look up the class schedule online here: http://www.arrowheartyoga.com
12 locals recommend
Arrow Heart Yoga
143 W El Roblar DrGreat little yoga studio with good drop-in prices. Lots of classes every day and kind people. Look up the class schedule online here: http://www.arrowheartyoga.com
Parks & Nature
A very easy and beautiful hiking trail that starts at the top of Signal Street and goes all the way to Gridley Ave. Features gorgeous views overlooking the Ojai-proper area.
12 locals recommend
Shelf Road
Shelf RoadA very easy and beautiful hiking trail that starts at the top of Signal Street and goes all the way to Gridley Ave. Features gorgeous views overlooking the Ojai-proper area.
Breathtaking views of the mountains and great light nature hike.
19 locals recommend
Ventura River Preserve - Meyer Rd Trailhead
1290 Meyer RdBreathtaking views of the mountains and great light nature hike.
Meditation Mount
10340 Reeves RdWonderful views and a peaceful place to view nature.
Visit their website at: http://ovlc.org/ to explore the many preserves available for walking and hiking.
Ojai Valley Land Conservancy - Office
370 Baldwin RdVisit their website at: http://ovlc.org/ to explore the many preserves available for walking and hiking.
Beautiful clothing optional hot springs in Matilija Canyon. It is a very special place. Go to the website to make a reservation.
24 locals recommend
Ecotopia
2566 Matilija Canyon RdBeautiful clothing optional hot springs in Matilija Canyon. It is a very special place. Go to the website to make a reservation.
Essentials
Westridge Midtown Market IGA
131 W Ojai AveA nice local market.
Westridge Market IGA Ojai CA
802 E Ojai AveA nice local market.
Vons
1125 Maricopa HwyOjai Farmers Market ar 300 E Matilija is quintessential Ojai.
So many locally grown and made items.
46 locals recommend
Ojai Certified Farmers' Market
300 E Matilija StOjai Farmers Market ar 300 E Matilija is quintessential Ojai.
So many locally grown and made items.
Shopping
The owners of this magical valley boutique stock items for men, women, children and home from high end, local and global artisans. They restored the old spanish building three years ago and the vibe is friendly and lovely.
13 locals recommend
In the Field
730 E Ojai AveThe owners of this magical valley boutique stock items for men, women, children and home from high end, local and global artisans. They restored the old spanish building three years ago and the vibe is friendly and lovely.
Airstream Adventure Hotel with a fantastic General Store to equip your Ojai Stay. An easy walk and visit from downtown
Caravan Outpost
317 Bryant StAirstream Adventure Hotel with a fantastic General Store to equip your Ojai Stay. An easy walk and visit from downtown
This is an open air used bookstore. This shop has been around for decades and has become something of an attraction in Ojai.
55 locals recommend
Bart's Books
302 W Matilija StThis is an open air used bookstore. This shop has been around for decades and has become something of an attraction in Ojai.
Ojai's department store. You can find travel essentials, kitchen wares as well as specialty products from the surrounding areas.
15 locals recommend
Rains Department Store
218 E Ojai AveOjai's department store. You can find travel essentials, kitchen wares as well as specialty products from the surrounding areas.
Modern and rustic lifestyle, decor, skincare, cosmetics, clothing in a historic building.
12 locals recommend
deKor & Co
105 S Montgomery StModern and rustic lifestyle, decor, skincare, cosmetics, clothing in a historic building.
Located down a garden decorated alley this \ shop carries a lot of special items for the garden and home. It is great for lovely Ojai dish rags, hostess gifts and interesting pottery.
22 locals recommend
FiG Curated Living
327 E Ojai AveLocated down a garden decorated alley this \ shop carries a lot of special items for the garden and home. It is great for lovely Ojai dish rags, hostess gifts and interesting pottery.
Fun and stylish textile shop. Everything you would need for sewing, knitting etc They have a wonderful selection of books, jewelry and objects.
8 locals recommend
Cattywampus Crafts
209 W Ojai AveFun and stylish textile shop. Everything you would need for sewing, knitting etc They have a wonderful selection of books, jewelry and objects.
Summer Camp is a custom framing shop and store which carries a variety of vintage collectibles, home decor items and personal accessories.
11 locals recommend
Summer Camp
1020 W Ojai AveSummer Camp is a custom framing shop and store which carries a variety of vintage collectibles, home decor items and personal accessories.