Guidebook for Ojai
Food Scene
Open for lunch and dinner, Azu is an intimate Mediterranean spot for farm-to-table tapas with an excellent wine menu to match. It also has a lively bar. The menu changes seasonally.
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Azu
457 East Ojai AvenueOpen for lunch and dinner, Azu is an intimate Mediterranean spot for farm-to-table tapas with an excellent wine menu to match. It also has a lively bar. The menu changes seasonally.
One of our favorites...a creative menu emphasizing local ingredients and fresh produce in a warm and inviting setting. Try to snag a table on the popular garden patio.
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Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai Avenue One of our favorites...a creative menu emphasizing local ingredients and fresh produce in a warm and inviting setting. Try to snag a table on the popular garden patio.
In the heart of town, lovely indoor and outdoor dining with a rustic menu of Northern Italian fare and many local, seasonal ingredients.
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Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveIn the heart of town, lovely indoor and outdoor dining with a rustic menu of Northern Italian fare and many local, seasonal ingredients.
Located in a charming historic house with cozy dining room and outdoor deck, Nocciolo offers authentic Italian fare with many locally sourced organic ingredients .
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Nocciola
314 El Paseo RdLocated in a charming historic house with cozy dining room and outdoor deck, Nocciolo offers authentic Italian fare with many locally sourced organic ingredients .
Abundant bowls with plentiful veggies, spring rolls, and sandwiches, along with daily specials, best enjoyed with freshly squeezed lemonade or date shakes on the leafy patio. The giant salads are sized for two.
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Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StAbundant bowls with plentiful veggies, spring rolls, and sandwiches, along with daily specials, best enjoyed with freshly squeezed lemonade or date shakes on the leafy patio. The giant salads are sized for two.
Kick off your vacation with breakfast at this quaint little bakery. The mom-and-daughters team makes some of the most delicious pastries, serving a light breakfast with local ingredients. Try the brioche bun with scrambled eggs and wild arugula.
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Knead Baking Company
469 E Ojai AveKick off your vacation with breakfast at this quaint little bakery. The mom-and-daughters team makes some of the most delicious pastries, serving a light breakfast with local ingredients. Try the brioche bun with scrambled eggs and wild arugula.
Italian home-style food (think pizzas and pastas) meets a folksy setting on the east end of Ojai—the ideal antidote to an exhausting day hiking in the Ojai hills. Top things off with their famous strawberry shortcake.
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Boccali's Pizza & Pasta
3277 E Ojai AveItalian home-style food (think pizzas and pastas) meets a folksy setting on the east end of Ojai—the ideal antidote to an exhausting day hiking in the Ojai hills. Top things off with their famous strawberry shortcake.
Lavish and diverse, the organic Ojai Farmers' Market is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Every Sunday, 9-1, behind the main street.
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Ojai Certified Farmers' Market
300 E Matilija StLavish and diverse, the organic Ojai Farmers' Market is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Every Sunday, 9-1, behind the main street.
What began as an organic farm and market now serves juice, smoothies, salads and Mexican-inspired food daily, and on the weekends, they fire up the oven for homemade pizzas. Don't miss the huevos rancheros and acai bowl.
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Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar DrWhat began as an organic farm and market now serves juice, smoothies, salads and Mexican-inspired food daily, and on the weekends, they fire up the oven for homemade pizzas. Don't miss the huevos rancheros and acai bowl.
Drinks & Nightlife
A unique concept, two places in one: purveyor of fine wine, craft beer and spirits in front, and a lively pub serving tasty casual fare in the rear. A favorite local gathering place.
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The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai Ave A unique concept, two places in one: purveyor of fine wine, craft beer and spirits in front, and a lively pub serving tasty casual fare in the rear. A favorite local gathering place.
The Ojai Vineyard has the most elegant wine tasting room in town. You'll find a broad selection of wines including syrah, grenache, mourvedre, pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and viognier.
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The Ojai Vineyard
109 S Montgomery StThe Ojai Vineyard has the most elegant wine tasting room in town. You'll find a broad selection of wines including syrah, grenache, mourvedre, pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and viognier.
We love the Deer Lodge! Farm-to-table dining and regular live music in a rustic lodge setting with fireplace and outdoor seating. Evenings are great fun but don't miss their brunch either.
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Ojai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyWe love the Deer Lodge! Farm-to-table dining and regular live music in a rustic lodge setting with fireplace and outdoor seating. Evenings are great fun but don't miss their brunch either.
Parks & Nature
A 10-minute drive into the mountains from town, Meditation Mount offers beautiful valley views for quiet contemplation. It is also a setting for classes and retreats. The gardens are open to everyone looking for peaceful relaxation.
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Meditation Mount
10340 Reeves RdA 10-minute drive into the mountains from town, Meditation Mount offers beautiful valley views for quiet contemplation. It is also a setting for classes and retreats. The gardens are open to everyone looking for peaceful relaxation.
Walk up Gridley Road to the entrance of Shelf Road and enjoy a leisurely two-hour hike overlooking the Ojai Valley and its lush orange groves. The hike ends at Signal Road, which walks you through a quiet neighborhood all the way back to downtown.
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Shelf Road
Shelf RoadWalk up Gridley Road to the entrance of Shelf Road and enjoy a leisurely two-hour hike overlooking the Ojai Valley and its lush orange groves. The hike ends at Signal Road, which walks you through a quiet neighborhood all the way back to downtown.
Arts & Culture
The Porch Gallery is located just off the main drag, in a beautiful historic building. The gallery represents emerging and established contemporary artists and hosts artistic events throughout the Ojai Valley. Browse some truly unique art or join gallery managers Heather and Lisa on Sunday mornings for a cup of coffee on the porch with friendly locals (and, if you're lucky, some live piano music by Dave Palmer).
Porch Gallery Ojai
310 E Matilija StThe Porch Gallery is located just off the main drag, in a beautiful historic building. The gallery represents emerging and established contemporary artists and hosts artistic events throughout the Ojai Valley. Browse some truly unique art or join gallery managers Heather and Lisa on Sunday mornings for a cup of coffee on the porch with friendly locals (and, if you're lucky, some live piano music by Dave Palmer).
Shopping
Since chain stores are prohibited in Ojai, small, local businesses like Tripple & Ramble prevail, making the shopping experience all the sweeter. Find unique home goods, entertaining supplies and small batch specialty food items. It's also a charming place to enjoy a drink or a small plate in the leafy patio out back.
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Tipple and Ramble
315 N Montgomery StSince chain stores are prohibited in Ojai, small, local businesses like Tripple & Ramble prevail, making the shopping experience all the sweeter. Find unique home goods, entertaining supplies and small batch specialty food items. It's also a charming place to enjoy a drink or a small plate in the leafy patio out back.
Fig Curated Living is tucked away off the main street with a whimsical garden entry that lures you into a home wares wonderland. Discover decor for the home and garden featuring local, handmade, and fair trade goods. If you love potted plants, gorgeous textiles, ceramics, glassware, bags, jewelry, candles, and natural body products, this place will sweep you off your feet! It's the perfect place to buy a little trinket to take home or get a special gift for a loved one.
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FiG Curated Living
327 E Ojai AveFig Curated Living is tucked away off the main street with a whimsical garden entry that lures you into a home wares wonderland. Discover decor for the home and garden featuring local, handmade, and fair trade goods. If you love potted plants, gorgeous textiles, ceramics, glassware, bags, jewelry, candles, and natural body products, this place will sweep you off your feet! It's the perfect place to buy a little trinket to take home or get a special gift for a loved one.
What once was an old gas station is now Summer Camp—a one-stop-shop for unique flea market finds, artisan gifts and jewelry, lumberjack fashion, and camping supplies.
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Summer Camp
1020 W Ojai AveWhat once was an old gas station is now Summer Camp—a one-stop-shop for unique flea market finds, artisan gifts and jewelry, lumberjack fashion, and camping supplies.
This vintage-y, one-of-a-kind outdoor bookstore, with cozy reading nooks, is an Ojai original—it's a must to visit even if you're not a bookworm.
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Bart's Books
302 W Matilija StThis vintage-y, one-of-a-kind outdoor bookstore, with cozy reading nooks, is an Ojai original—it's a must to visit even if you're not a bookworm.
Co-owners Isabelle and Rachel make the perfect stylish duo to curate this stunning boutique. Isabelle specializes in interior design and Rachel is an expert when it comes to all things beauty and wellness. Discover an eclectic selection of vintage and custom-made furniture, home accessories, beauty and wellness brands, fashion, jewelry, art and books.
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deKor & Co
105 S Montgomery StCo-owners Isabelle and Rachel make the perfect stylish duo to curate this stunning boutique. Isabelle specializes in interior design and Rachel is an expert when it comes to all things beauty and wellness. Discover an eclectic selection of vintage and custom-made furniture, home accessories, beauty and wellness brands, fashion, jewelry, art and books.
In The Field is a one-stop shop for all things tasteful, bohemian and bold. Created by husband-and-wife duo Channon and Bianca Roe, who have a deep-rooted passion for fashion, travel and art, In The Field has something stylish for everyone. Picture spectacular moose antlers mounted in the entrance and a gallery-like interior with Moroccan and Turkish rugs adorning the floor and you'll get an idea of this trendy shop that sells everything from stunning clothing to unique jewelry and gorgeous home wares.
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In the Field
730 E Ojai AveIn The Field is a one-stop shop for all things tasteful, bohemian and bold. Created by husband-and-wife duo Channon and Bianca Roe, who have a deep-rooted passion for fashion, travel and art, In The Field has something stylish for everyone. Picture spectacular moose antlers mounted in the entrance and a gallery-like interior with Moroccan and Turkish rugs adorning the floor and you'll get an idea of this trendy shop that sells everything from stunning clothing to unique jewelry and gorgeous home wares.
Essentials
Westridge Market IGA Ojai CA
802 E Ojai AveThis upscale market has all the staples in addition to gourmet and specialty items. The Midtown market has the larger selection but both locations offer a wide array of produce and other food items, an excellent butcher, and made-to-order sandwiches and burgers.
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Westridge Midtown Market IGA
131 W Ojai Ave This upscale market has all the staples in addition to gourmet and specialty items. The Midtown market has the larger selection but both locations offer a wide array of produce and other food items, an excellent butcher, and made-to-order sandwiches and burgers.
Traditional grocery store for stocking up on your essentials.
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Vons
1125 Maricopa HwyTraditional grocery store for stocking up on your essentials.
Getting Around
Rent a bike and explore town on the Ojai bike path. If you're feeling ambitious you can ride the path 17 miles to the beach in Ventura.
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The Mob Shop
110 W Ojai AveRent a bike and explore town on the Ojai bike path. If you're feeling ambitious you can ride the path 17 miles to the beach in Ventura.