Location: Ojai
Top Things to do in Ojai
8 Hidden Gems Things to do in Ojai That You Shouldn't Miss
Nestled in a picturesque valley just 75 miles north of Los Angeles, Ojai is brimming with small town charm and creativity. Get lost in locally owned boutiques with hand-crafted wares, galleries, and distinctive cafes. Explore the outdoors with opportunities to horseback ride, mountain bike, rock climb, hike, golf or play tennis. Surrounded by scenic hills and aromatic orchards, Ojai is the perfect place for a rejuvenating retreat.
Restaurants in Ojai
1. Trails by Potter
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Stacy Margolin Potter & Ian Potter are experienced guides who offer guided outdoor biking, hiking. rock climbing, and tennis. Private and groups offered. All equipment, snacks, water and complimentary transportation provided. Rentals available upon request.
2. Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
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5.0 based on 97 reviews
Admission is $5. Guided tours are $10. Led by Kevin Wallace, Director of the Center, the guided tour includes the Permanent Collection, Current Exhibitions, and Beatrice Wood’s Studio. Wallace shares insight into Beatrice Wood’s involvement in the New York Dada Movement, the Theosophical Society, the creation of the Happy Valley Foundation, and Beatrice Wood’s unique approach to art and life. The Center is located ten minutes from downtown Ojai. Who was Beatrice Wood? Beatrice Wood was an important contemporary artist, craftsperson and writer. Her life ran the course of the 20th century and included many of the figures that shaped it. Ultimately, her genius was in the marriage of wide-ranging influences in her work. The spirit of Dadaism, impact of Modernism, embrace of Eastern philosophy, influence of folk art and even the ornament of ethnic jewelry were all combined in her ceramics.
Reviewed By julesrichman - Ojai, United States
Beatrice Wood was a unique woman & her Center in Upper Ojai is worth seeing. It’s a fabulous large ranch like property, obviously she had money! You will able to see her famous high gloss ceramics & read a bit about her life —if you are unfamiliar with the “Mother of Dada.”
3. Bart's Books
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By melstrong79 - Long Beach, United States
Tons of used books everywhere, wide variety, and good prices. It’s a book lovers paradise! Also cute little spots to curl up with good book and hang out for a while if you have the time.
4. Soule Park Golf Course
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
5. Meditation Mount
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4.5 based on 337 reviews
The mission of Meditation Mount, a nonprofit organization, is to promote the building of an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of creative meditation, inspirational educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of universal spiritual principles. We have an International Garden of Peace, Meditation Room, Reading Room and gift shop to explore. Please observe the quiet of this sacred space. Meditation Mount is supported entirely by visitor donations. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are strictly prohibited on our grounds and food must only be consumed on the terrace tables. Please observe silence throughout the garden, the viewpoint and the Meditation Room. The entire Mount property is CLOSED to the public during our recovery from the Thomas Fire. The office is open Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm for phone inquiries.
Reviewed By joeymooreyogi
Delicious gardens with views to die for! Plenty of quiet places to meditate and commune with nature. Down the street from Krishnamurti Foundation and Pepper Tree Retreat!
6. Ojai Olive Oil
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
Ojai Olive Oil is a fourth generation family owned and operated farm, and the oldest producer of extra virgin olive oil in the region. In addition to award winning olive oils, we also produce an array of delicious balsamic vinegars and wonderful food grade olive oil based skin care products. We are open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm for Free Tastings & Shopping, and are open on most holidays. On Sundays you can also find us at the Ojai Farmers Market in the middle of town from 9am-1pm. We do not require any reservations, and all tastings are free. Come visit our 170 year old heritage olive trees, learn about how olive oil is made, and get all of your questions about selecting, storing, and cooking with olive oil answered. We are certified organic, biodynamic, and also one of the few local examples of a working permaculture farm. Ojai Olive Oil is proud to be one of the Ojai Valley's most unique and well enjoyed destinations, and we look forward to seeing you at our farm :)
Reviewed By AmandaV894 - Orange County, United States
Make sure you get the directions from their website because GPS can be wrong. Due to Covid, you cannot taste the samples in the barn. They give you a tray with samples of oils and balsamic vinegars and you are free to try this at one of their picnic tables. We loved some and didn't like others. We ended up buying several bottles of the Signature Olive oil.
7. Ojai Meadows Preserve
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By DrewDoris
The Ojai Meadows Preserve is managed by the Ojai Land Conservancy and is the wetlands meadow that they are reclaiming for flood protection and returning it to it's original state. Beautiful, easy, casual stroll. No fees. Park on street near local high school. It is like your local nature center hike.
8. Majestic Oak Vineyard
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Adrianaholgate
During a trip to Ojai, a friend and I happened upon Majestic and fell in love. The staff was so welcoming and friendly and the wines were amazing - we had to leave with two bottles because we knew we would be thinking about it the rest of the trip if we didn’t! As we tasted wine we got many insider tips of what to see in the area and a taste of how friendly and genuine everyone is in that little piece of Heaven called Ojai. Our visit to this little gem made our whole trip to California worth it and we don’t know what we would have done without meeting such nice people proud of where they live. It is a Must See!!
