Guidebook for Ojai
Food Scene
This is a great Italian restaurant right in the heart of downtown. It has pasta, pizza, fish, meat options along with salads and appetizers. Our favorite dish is the mushroom risotto. They have a lovely outdoor patio. omgojai.com
54 locals recommend
Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveThis is a great Italian restaurant right in the heart of downtown. It has pasta, pizza, fish, meat options along with salads and appetizers. Our favorite dish is the mushroom risotto. They have a lovely outdoor patio. omgojai.com
This is a local family run restaurant with great food. Casual, order at the counter and food will be delivered to your table. It has a beautiful patio space and many flavors of yummy gelato. papalennons.com
63 locals recommend
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrThis is a local family run restaurant with great food. Casual, order at the counter and food will be delivered to your table. It has a beautiful patio space and many flavors of yummy gelato. papalennons.com
This is a casual vegetarian farm to table restaurant. It has become a destination for people near and far. My favorite dish is the raw tacos or the nut loaf (served only on Wednesdays). They also have live music on Sundays.
111 locals recommend
Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar DrThis is a casual vegetarian farm to table restaurant. It has become a destination for people near and far. My favorite dish is the raw tacos or the nut loaf (served only on Wednesdays). They also have live music on Sundays.
Tipple & Ramble is part picnic shop, part wine bar in Ojai, California. Thursday--Sunday for wine, beer, cheese, charcuterie boards and accoutrements!.
22 locals recommend
Tipple and Ramble
315 N Montgomery StTipple & Ramble is part picnic shop, part wine bar in Ojai, California. Thursday--Sunday for wine, beer, cheese, charcuterie boards and accoutrements!.
Visit this beautiful working olive oil farm and taste all that Ojai Olive Oil has to offer!
18 locals recommend
Ojai Olive Oil
1811 Ladera RdVisit this beautiful working olive oil farm and taste all that Ojai Olive Oil has to offer!
Beacon Coffee Company
211 W Ojai AveCoffee house with a beautiful gluten free bakery inside!
Ojai Rotie
469 E Ojai AveGreat food in downtown.
Rory's Place
Very good food, hip atmosphere. Make reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jimmys is located at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.
You will find creative cocktails, beer, wine and pub food in a beautiful setting.
ojairesort.com/jimmys-pub.php
8 locals recommend
Jimmy's Pub
905 Country Club RdJimmys is located at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa.
You will find creative cocktails, beer, wine and pub food in a beautiful setting.
ojairesort.com/jimmys-pub.php
This Deer Lodge is an Ojai legend in many ways and has a long history here. It recently has had a change in ownership and now is not only a bar with live music but has a nice menu as well.
86 locals recommend
Ojai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyThis Deer Lodge is an Ojai legend in many ways and has a long history here. It recently has had a change in ownership and now is not only a bar with live music but has a nice menu as well.
Arts & Culture
Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
110 N Signal Stojaivalleymuseum.org
Sightseeing
Meditation Mount is an incredible place of peace and beauty overlooking the Ojai Valley.
meditationmount.org
65 locals recommend
Meditation Mount
10340 Reeves RdMeditation Mount is an incredible place of peace and beauty overlooking the Ojai Valley.
meditationmount.org
Shopping
This is a beautiful little store in downtown Ojai where goods are curated by the owner from local sources and artisans around the world.
22 locals recommend
FiG Curated Living
327 E Ojai AveThis is a beautiful little store in downtown Ojai where goods are curated by the owner from local sources and artisans around the world.
This IS downtown Ojai. Shopping, restaurants wine tasting, Libby park, massage, nails and more.
9 locals recommend
The Arcade Plaza
256 E Ojai AveThis IS downtown Ojai. Shopping, restaurants wine tasting, Libby park, massage, nails and more.
Bart’s is a bookstore unlike any other, attracting people from all over the world and gaining recognition for being the largest independently owned and operated outdoor bookstore in the U.S.A.. Bart's offers a wide variety of rare and captivating books, many being sold outside on the honor system. It is a great place to spend some time!
55 locals recommend
Bart's Books
302 W Matilija St Bart’s is a bookstore unlike any other, attracting people from all over the world and gaining recognition for being the largest independently owned and operated outdoor bookstore in the U.S.A.. Bart's offers a wide variety of rare and captivating books, many being sold outside on the honor system. It is a great place to spend some time!
Essentials
Rainbow Bridge Natural Food
211 E Matilija StHealth food store and deli.
Westridge Midtown Market IGA
131 W Ojai AveParks & Nature
Libby park is home to our beautiful Libby Bowl for shows and concerts. You will also find a lively playground for children there.
30 locals recommend
Libby Park
210 S Signal StLibby park is home to our beautiful Libby Bowl for shows and concerts. You will also find a lively playground for children there.
This trail (or fire road) is an easy hike that will give you beautiful views of the entire valley. There are resting benches about 1/2 way along to sit and enjoy the view.
29 locals recommend
Shelf Road
Shelf RoadThis trail (or fire road) is an easy hike that will give you beautiful views of the entire valley. There are resting benches about 1/2 way along to sit and enjoy the view.