Guidebook for Ojai
Food Scene
Papa Lennon's has fantastic sandwiches, brilliant french fries, delicious pizzas with gluten free and vegan options, and a wonderful variety of salads. The the out-door patio setting is gorgeous.
63 locals recommend
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrPapa Lennon's has fantastic sandwiches, brilliant french fries, delicious pizzas with gluten free and vegan options, and a wonderful variety of salads. The the out-door patio setting is gorgeous.
Suzanne's is a local favorite and considered one of the finest restaurants in town.
22 locals recommend
Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai AvenueSuzanne's is a local favorite and considered one of the finest restaurants in town.
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StA tasty all vegan restaurant with a pleasant, beautiful dining area.
Features a gorgeous outdoor patio setting and a standard menu of delicious mexican cuisine.
22 locals recommend
Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
106 S Montgomery StFeatures a gorgeous outdoor patio setting and a standard menu of delicious mexican cuisine.
A great spot for anyone with a craving for tasty Thai curries, soups, noodle dishes, etc. The large Tom Ka Gai is particularly good to share with a group.
18 locals recommend
Exotic Thai Restaurant
849 E Ojai AveA great spot for anyone with a craving for tasty Thai curries, soups, noodle dishes, etc. The large Tom Ka Gai is particularly good to share with a group.
A world famous biker bar and restaurant. Features live music on most weekend nights. Their number is (805) 646-4256.
86 locals recommend
Ojai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyA world famous biker bar and restaurant. Features live music on most weekend nights. Their number is (805) 646-4256.
Generally hailed as the best coffee in town, the staff is friendly, the space is comfortable and air conditioned indoors on hot days. A great place to sit, socialize, read, people watch, work, etc.
23 locals recommend
Coffee Connection
311 E El Roblar DrGenerally hailed as the best coffee in town, the staff is friendly, the space is comfortable and air conditioned indoors on hot days. A great place to sit, socialize, read, people watch, work, etc.
Another great setting: large, removed, yet nestled in the heart of downtown. Have a coffee, read for a while, walk into the Arcade and do some shopping, relax in the nearby parks.
9 locals recommend
Java & Joe
323 E Matilija StAnother great setting: large, removed, yet nestled in the heart of downtown. Have a coffee, read for a while, walk into the Arcade and do some shopping, relax in the nearby parks.
Right next door to Papa Lennon's, this is another fine option for Mexican cuisine.
13 locals recommend
Don Lalos Mexican Food
585 W El Roblar DrRight next door to Papa Lennon's, this is another fine option for Mexican cuisine.
Delicious tamales. Probably the best in town. It's in the same parking lot as Jersey Mike's, across the street from Chevron.
La Fuente Restaurant
423 E Ojai AveDelicious tamales. Probably the best in town. It's in the same parking lot as Jersey Mike's, across the street from Chevron.
Great Italian food, pastas, pizzas, etc, and quality service. A nice place to take a date.
54 locals recommend
Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveGreat Italian food, pastas, pizzas, etc, and quality service. A nice place to take a date.
Probably the only place in Ojai that sells curly fries. A good spot for those seeking an American-style restaurant and menu.
Bad Wolf BBQ
100 E El Roblar DrProbably the only place in Ojai that sells curly fries. A good spot for those seeking an American-style restaurant and menu.
Lovely outdoor seating. An ideal restaurant for a casual breakfast or lunch with friends and family.
17 locals recommend
Ojai Cafe Emporium
337 E Ojai AveLovely outdoor seating. An ideal restaurant for a casual breakfast or lunch with friends and family.
Great margaritas; a bar next-door owned by the same family. Features delicious Mexican cuisine, and located right next to Libbey Park.
Los Caporales Restaurant
307 E Ojai AveGreat margaritas; a bar next-door owned by the same family. Features delicious Mexican cuisine, and located right next to Libbey Park.
Arts & Culture
The local movie theater: catch a standard flick here, or go most Sundays at 4:30 for a screening from The Ojai Film Society, which specializes in screening foreign, independent and documentary films.
6 locals recommend
Ojai Playhouse
145 E Ojai AveThe local movie theater: catch a standard flick here, or go most Sundays at 4:30 for a screening from The Ojai Film Society, which specializes in screening foreign, independent and documentary films.
Shopping
Lovely frozen yogurt place right across from the skatepark and Chaparral Auditorium. Sit inside or outside.
8 locals recommend
Ojai Ice Cream
210 E Ojai AveLovely frozen yogurt place right across from the skatepark and Chaparral Auditorium. Sit inside or outside.
This entire block is visually appealing just to look at, and features a wide variety of shops and even restaurants. Be sure to check out lawn area in the back, as it is generally quiet and beautiful.
9 locals recommend
The Arcade Plaza
256 E Ojai AveThis entire block is visually appealing just to look at, and features a wide variety of shops and even restaurants. Be sure to check out lawn area in the back, as it is generally quiet and beautiful.
Rainbow Bridge is the local health food store. They specialize in all manner of organic, all natural foodstuffs and ingredients. They also have a great deli section with a wide variety of options.
66 locals recommend
Rainbow Bridge Natural Food
211 E Matilija StRainbow Bridge is the local health food store. They specialize in all manner of organic, all natural foodstuffs and ingredients. They also have a great deli section with a wide variety of options.
Sightseeing
Get to know some of the history of the area and enjoy the gorgeous artwork/architecture of the building and surrounding grounds.
32 locals recommend
Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
110 N Signal StGet to know some of the history of the area and enjoy the gorgeous artwork/architecture of the building and surrounding grounds.
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.
29 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.
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful park. Festivals and gatherings are often held here. There is a fun playground right near the front, public tennis courts further back, and the newly rebuilt Libbey Bowl.
30 locals recommend
Libby Park
210 S Signal StA wonderful park. Festivals and gatherings are often held here. There is a fun playground right near the front, public tennis courts further back, and the newly rebuilt Libbey Bowl.
Everything Else
Delilah has a friendly staff and reasonable prices for anyone looking to get their hair cut or styled on their vacation. Their number is (805) 646-5355.
Delilah
323 E Matilija StDelilah has a friendly staff and reasonable prices for anyone looking to get their hair cut or styled on their vacation. Their number is (805) 646-5355.
The largest park in the area, open during daylight hours. Walk around, check out the playground, or have a picnic. There is plenty of room for sports of all kinds, as well.
Soule Park
1033 E Ojai AveThe largest park in the area, open during daylight hours. Walk around, check out the playground, or have a picnic. There is plenty of room for sports of all kinds, as well.
Essentials
Starr Market
131 West Ojai AvenueA well stocked local grocery store, friendly/helpful staff and a deli in the back.