Guidebook for Ojai
Food Scene
Great food, with an Ojai ambiance. Be sure to sit outside on the patio (inside gets noisy when crowded).
21 locals recommend
Sea Fresh Ojai
533 E Ojai AveGreat food, with an Ojai ambiance. Be sure to sit outside on the patio (inside gets noisy when crowded).
Located in the bucolic East End of Ojai; great Italian food. Its' a great spot!
43 locals recommend
Boccali's Pizza & Pasta
3277 E Ojai AveLocated in the bucolic East End of Ojai; great Italian food. Its' a great spot!
Great spot for outdoor dinning. Great Margaritas & full bar.
22 locals recommend
Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
106 S Montgomery StGreat spot for outdoor dinning. Great Margaritas & full bar.
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StI LOVE this place. We are vegetarian.
Rainbow Bridge Natural Food
211 E Matilija StLunch counter - and Natural Food Store.
Local farm to table Organic Food. Casual - very good. Vegetarian/Vegan. Located in Meiners Oaks. We love this place.
111 locals recommend
Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar DrLocal farm to table Organic Food. Casual - very good. Vegetarian/Vegan. Located in Meiners Oaks. We love this place.
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrOne of our favorite casual places to eat dinner.
Centrally located in the Arcade downtown. The best Italian food! Kinda pricey.
54 locals recommend
Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveCentrally located in the Arcade downtown. The best Italian food! Kinda pricey.
Mandala Restaurant
11400 N Ventura AveWithin walking distance.
MaraVia for dinner - $$$$. The Neff Lounge: Bar. Jimmy's: Bar. The Terrace Restaurant is great for Sunday brunch and lunch.
65 locals recommend
Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club RdMaraVia for dinner - $$$$. The Neff Lounge: Bar. Jimmy's: Bar. The Terrace Restaurant is great for Sunday brunch and lunch.
Hakane Sushi
967 E Ojai AveLocal favorite.
Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill
214 W Ojai AveVery Casual. Good Food. Local favorite
Bonnie Lu's
328 E Ojai AveGreat breakfast spot. Old fashioned.
Nocciola
314 El Paseo RdPricey. Nice outdoor balcony seating. Good food.
Ojai Rotie
469 E Ojai AvePopular. Outdoor seating.
Sakura Ojai
219 E Matilija StExotic Thai Restaurant
849 E Ojai AveCa' Marco Ristorante Italiano
1002 E Ojai AveThe Nest
401 E Ojai AveOjai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyOjai Pizza Company
331 E Ojai AveGreat pizza. Casual. Delivers to our house. 🤩
Java & Joe
323 E Matilija StLocals gather here.
Yume Japanese Burger Cafe
254 East Ojai AvenueVery new! Getting great feedback from locals.
A new restaurant that is getting lots of media attention. It's a bakery and sandwich place in the morning, then a Burmese restaurant in the evening.
14 locals recommend
The Dutchess
457 East Ojai AvenueA new restaurant that is getting lots of media attention. It's a bakery and sandwich place in the morning, then a Burmese restaurant in the evening.
Izakaya Full Moon
928 East Ojai AvenueJapanese restaurant. May be closed?
OM Thai Cuisine
710 N Ventura AveLocal favorite. Located in Oak View.
AIR Pizza
11492 North Ventura AvenueLocal. Within walking distance. Sell pizza by the slice or whole pie. Salads too.
Tipple and Ramble
315 N Montgomery StHidden away wine & cheese bar. Montgomery St. May be closed?
Live to Eat
842 East Ojai AvenueOn Ojai Ave.
Rory's Place
139 East Ojai AvenueNew. Trendy. Pricey. Next to the movie theater on Ojai Ave.
The Ranch House
102 Besant RdBeautiful gardens. Need reservations. Set price.
Ojai Ice Cream
210 E Ojai AveLocated in the Arcade. Great Ice Cream!
Topa Topa Brewing Company
Popular spot to people watch. On Ojai Ave.
Ojai Valley Brewery & Side Street Wine
SANDERS & SONS GELATO
They make their own Gelato. Highly recommend.
Revel - Kombucha Bar and Acai
307 E Matilija StShopping
Downtown Ojai is an amazing place to walk, sit in the park, shop, and just enjoy the historic Spanish architecture.
94 locals recommend
Ojai
Downtown Ojai is an amazing place to walk, sit in the park, shop, and just enjoy the historic Spanish architecture.
Ojai Certified Farmers' Market
300 E Matilija StSundays until 1:00pm
Rains is one of Ojai’s oldest stores. It’s in the Ojai Arcade. Great spot.
15 locals recommend
Rains Department Store
218 E Ojai AveRains is one of Ojai’s oldest stores. It’s in the Ojai Arcade. Great spot.
FiG Curated Living
327 E Ojai AveGetting Around
The trolley stop is very close to our home. It is located on the corner of Woodland and Rice Rd. We have a schedule in our house manual.
Catch the Ojai Trolley every half hour a block away at the corner of Woodland and Rice Road. The Trolley makes a large loop to downtown Ojai and back through Meiners Oaks and Mira Monte.
We have a brochure and schedule in our House Manual.
20 locals recommend
Ojai Trolley Services
408 S Signal StCatch the Ojai Trolley every half hour a block away at the corner of Woodland and Rice Road. The Trolley makes a large loop to downtown Ojai and back through Meiners Oaks and Mira Monte.
We have a brochure and schedule in our House Manual.
Arts & Culture
Located in a former chapel designed by Mead & Sequa, the museum building is itself on the National Register of Historic Places.
32 locals recommend
Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
110 N Signal StLocated in a former chapel designed by Mead & Sequa, the museum building is itself on the National Register of Historic Places.
Recommended. Beatrice Wood is a world renowned ceramic artist.
12 locals recommend
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
8585 Ojai RdRecommended. Beatrice Wood is a world renowned ceramic artist.
Ojai's Art Center has a gallery and a theater where local theater productions are staged.
22 locals recommend
Ojai Art Center
113 S Montgomery StOjai's Art Center has a gallery and a theater where local theater productions are staged.
Need reservations. Best spot in town to see the sunset. Free. Walk down to the grassy area.
65 locals recommend
Meditation Mount
10340 Reeves RdNeed reservations. Best spot in town to see the sunset. Free. Walk down to the grassy area.
The home where Krishnamurti lived.
Krishnamurti Library is open:
Tues, Wed, Thurs. 1-5pm
Sat & Sun 10-5pm. It's free.
9 locals recommend
Krishnamurti Foundation America
1070 McAndrew RdThe home where Krishnamurti lived.
Krishnamurti Library is open:
Tues, Wed, Thurs. 1-5pm
Sat & Sun 10-5pm. It's free.
Bart's Books
302 W Matilija StMUST SEE if you like books! A local favorite. Outdoor patio reading.
Krotona Institute of Theosophy
2 Krotona StParks - Nature - Hiking
Ventura River Preserve - Meyer Rd Trailhead
1290 Meyer RdGreat hiking trail. Close to us.
Oso Hiking Trail Head
1290 Meyer RdOjai Meadows Preserve - Hwy 33 Entrance
1601 Maricopa HwyLake Casitas Recreation Area
11311 Santa Ana RoadLos Padres National Forest Trailhead
Ecotopia
2566 Matilija Canyon RdThis may be closed.
It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the beach. The Pier is a nice walk on a hot day. Food available on pier.
99 locals recommend
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdIt takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the beach. The Pier is a nice walk on a hot day. Food available on pier.
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrCasitas Water Adventurte
11311 Santa Ana RdWaterpark open! Newly renovated. All ages.
15-mile trail from Ojai to Ventura. Walk or ride a bike. You can walk or ride back or catch the SCAT bus.
Ojai Valley Trail
Ojai Valley Trail15-mile trail from Ojai to Ventura. Walk or ride a bike. You can walk or ride back or catch the SCAT bus.
Shelf Road
Shelf RoadMeditation Mount
10340 Reeves RdBeautiful and peaceful place. Need reservations.
Lake Casitas, California 93001, USA
Neighborhoods
Meiners Oaks
Quaint neighborhood. Shops, Food, Shopping.
Essentials & Grocery
Nice pleasant atmosphere. Organic & Regular Grocery. Great Deli and Coffee/Smoothies.
42 locals recommend
Westridge Midtown Market IGA
131 W Ojai AveNice pleasant atmosphere. Organic & Regular Grocery. Great Deli and Coffee/Smoothies.
Vons
1125 Maricopa HwyRite Aid
11496 N Ventura AveWithin walking distance. It has a little bit of everything.
Ben Franklin
1201 Maricopa HwyLocally owned. A little bit of everything.
Royal Cleaners
1205-B Maricopa Hwy