Guidebook for Ojai
Food Scene
Bocalli’s: 3277 Ojai Santa Paula Road, 3 minute drive from Sweet 1 (pull out and make a left and head East/away from downtown). Local, family owned pizza & pasta restaurant, with outdoor seating. Very casual, the frown many of their own veggies and the strawberry shortcake is amazing (seasonal)!
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Boccali's Pizza & Pasta
3277 E Ojai AveBocalli’s: 3277 Ojai Santa Paula Road, 3 minute drive from Sweet 1 (pull out and make a left and head East/away from downtown). Local, family owned pizza & pasta restaurant, with outdoor seating. Very casual, the frown many of their own veggies and the strawberry shortcake is amazing (seasonal)!
Osteria Monte Grappa: Located in the middle of Ojai’s arcade a block West of Sweet 1, just walk toward the Arcade downtown). Authentic Italian with outdoor patio seating (lovely during the day), wood fired pizzas and fresh salads- many topped with fresh fish. They also serve spaghetti squash in place of pasta if you’d like.
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Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveOsteria Monte Grappa: Located in the middle of Ojai’s arcade a block West of Sweet 1, just walk toward the Arcade downtown). Authentic Italian with outdoor patio seating (lovely during the day), wood fired pizzas and fresh salads- many topped with fresh fish. They also serve spaghetti squash in place of pasta if you’d like.
Seafresh: Across the street from Sweet 1. They have seafood, sushi, as well as steaks, salads and more. They also have breakfast and a full bar.
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Sea Fresh Ojai
533 E Ojai AveSeafresh: Across the street from Sweet 1. They have seafood, sushi, as well as steaks, salads and more. They also have breakfast and a full bar.
Burrito stand: Tortilla House 104 N Signal just up from the post office tower. Walk through the line as you tell them what you want in your burrito and then take it to go! Homemade tortillas.
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Ojai Tortilla House
104 N Signal StBurrito stand: Tortilla House 104 N Signal just up from the post office tower. Walk through the line as you tell them what you want in your burrito and then take it to go! Homemade tortillas.
Mexican Food: If you want a pixie margarita or to sit on the patio then go to Agave Marias on South Montgomery.
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Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
106 S Montgomery StMexican Food: If you want a pixie margarita or to sit on the patio then go to Agave Marias on South Montgomery.
If you want a casual family friendly fresh mex + cantina then go to Jim & Robs Fresh Grill, a local favorite! Great "Watkins"Burger.
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Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill
214 W Ojai AveIf you want a casual family friendly fresh mex + cantina then go to Jim & Robs Fresh Grill, a local favorite! Great "Watkins"Burger.
Vegan: HIP is fantastic, vegan food on the corner on N Montgomery & Matilija Street
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Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StVegan: HIP is fantastic, vegan food on the corner on N Montgomery & Matilija Street
A really cool menu and good people watching, try the calamari tacos
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The Nest
401 E Ojai AveA really cool menu and good people watching, try the calamari tacos
Stylish and tasty! Outdoor deck for seating, right on Ojai Ave...beer on tap and a variety of food.
Rory's Place
Stylish and tasty! Outdoor deck for seating, right on Ojai Ave...beer on tap and a variety of food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ojai Beverage Company one block East of Sweet 1. You can buy bottles of wine, spirits or beer here or there is a restaurant and bar. The fish tacos are good and they have beer tasting.
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The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai AveOjai Beverage Company one block East of Sweet 1. You can buy bottles of wine, spirits or beer here or there is a restaurant and bar. The fish tacos are good and they have beer tasting.
Ojai Rancho Inn/Chiefs Peak Bar, a 10-15 minute walk West of Sweet 1. Chief’s Peak bar is small but has lots of style and a patio looking out onto the pool. They also have daytime pool parties on some Sundays with live music. A hip crowd.
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Ojai Rancho Inn
615 W Ojai AveOjai Rancho Inn/Chiefs Peak Bar, a 10-15 minute walk West of Sweet 1. Chief’s Peak bar is small but has lots of style and a patio looking out onto the pool. They also have daytime pool parties on some Sundays with live music. A hip crowd.
The Vine: Located in Ojai’s arcade, a wine bar (+ full bar) with a smallish menu and live music on many weekend nights. A locals hang out.
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The Vine
308 E Ojai AveThe Vine: Located in Ojai’s arcade, a wine bar (+ full bar) with a smallish menu and live music on many weekend nights. A locals hang out.
I love their Apricots wine, on the "special" tasting menu, ask for it
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The Ojai Vineyard
109 S Montgomery StI love their Apricots wine, on the "special" tasting menu, ask for it
The food is unique and delicious, fresh! Thursday nights they have live music in the far back and the breakfast pastries, bread and sandwiches are grab and go.
The Dutchess
The food is unique and delicious, fresh! Thursday nights they have live music in the far back and the breakfast pastries, bread and sandwiches are grab and go.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful drive and breathtaking views once you get there. A 10 minute drive and well worth it! They have a full schedule including: morning meditation, yoga, walks~ or walk on the path that leads to a bench overlooking the Ojai Valley. As of Feb 2018 they are closed due to completing fire restoration, check their web site for updates.
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Meditation Mount
10340 Reeves RdA beautiful drive and breathtaking views once you get there. A 10 minute drive and well worth it! They have a full schedule including: morning meditation, yoga, walks~ or walk on the path that leads to a bench overlooking the Ojai Valley. As of Feb 2018 they are closed due to completing fire restoration, check their web site for updates.
Super easy flat trail
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Ojai Meadows Preserve - Hwy 33 Entrance
1601 Maricopa HwySuper easy flat trail
A locals favorite! Also, we have a complete list of hiking trails and locations inside of Sweet 1
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Valley View Preserve - Shelf Rd Trailhead (at N Signal St)
North Signal StreetA locals favorite! Also, we have a complete list of hiking trails and locations inside of Sweet 1
Arts & Culture
Ojai Art Center: Located on South Montgomery~ take a stroll through or check their web site for theatre offerings. Mostly locals in the plays and it is a lot of fun!
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Ojai Art Center
113 S Montgomery StOjai Art Center: Located on South Montgomery~ take a stroll through or check their web site for theatre offerings. Mostly locals in the plays and it is a lot of fun!
Shopping
Arcade Plaza: 256 East Ojai Avenue in the heart of downtown. The “arches” are in the center of town, just adjacent to the post office tower. In the arcade you will find Ojai Ice Cream, Rains department store, many shops and some restaurants, wine tasting and honey tasting!
West Ojai Avenue
West Ojai AvenueArcade Plaza: 256 East Ojai Avenue in the heart of downtown. The “arches” are in the center of town, just adjacent to the post office tower. In the arcade you will find Ojai Ice Cream, Rains department store, many shops and some restaurants, wine tasting and honey tasting!
Artisan jewelry in the Arcade (Jes MaHarry) as well as at Susan Cummings shop next to Azu Bar & Restaurant on Ojai Avenue.
Susan Cummings
453 E Ojai AveArtisan jewelry in the Arcade (Jes MaHarry) as well as at Susan Cummings shop next to Azu Bar & Restaurant on Ojai Avenue.
A super unique store on Ojai Ave, one of my favorites!
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FiG Curated Living
327 E Ojai AveA super unique store on Ojai Ave, one of my favorites!
lots of cool stuff! Ado, Ojai Vineyard just next door
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deKor & Co
105 S Montgomery Stlots of cool stuff! Ado, Ojai Vineyard just next door
Essentials
Westridge Mid Town Market- They have a good selection of local produce (citrus), as well as a lot of prepared foods (pastries, salad bar, cake, sushi, sandwiches, pizza, + hot and cold case). Perfect for picnics or to take back to Sweet 1’s patio. Another good option is Rainbow Bridge the health food store located on Matilija Street, they have smoothies, sandwiches and a hot + cold case of prepared foods.
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Westridge Midtown Market IGA
131 W Ojai AveWestridge Mid Town Market- They have a good selection of local produce (citrus), as well as a lot of prepared foods (pastries, salad bar, cake, sushi, sandwiches, pizza, + hot and cold case). Perfect for picnics or to take back to Sweet 1’s patio. Another good option is Rainbow Bridge the health food store located on Matilija Street, they have smoothies, sandwiches and a hot + cold case of prepared foods.
Everything Else
Pilates: Ojai Pilates & Fitness is right around the corner (behind Chevron): Tell Tara that Tonya sent you, you will just love her. She is so knowledgeable and will adjust the class to your desires/capabilities. 805.640.0030
Yoga: There are SO many yoga studios in Ojai, I recommend you google and read through for one that suits you the best. I like Ingrid at Sacred Space, her restorative yoga is the best. Several studios are right around the corner and Ojai Yoga Shala has a ton of classes.
Ojai Pilates & Fitness
109 North Montgomery StreetPilates: Ojai Pilates & Fitness is right around the corner (behind Chevron): Tell Tara that Tonya sent you, you will just love her. She is so knowledgeable and will adjust the class to your desires/capabilities. 805.640.0030
Yoga: There are SO many yoga studios in Ojai, I recommend you google and read through for one that suits you the best. I like Ingrid at Sacred Space, her restorative yoga is the best. Several studios are right around the corner and Ojai Yoga Shala has a ton of classes.
The Spa at the Ojai Valley Inn is really a treat or go out to have a drink at Jimmys Pub or Sunday brunch
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Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club RdThe Spa at the Ojai Valley Inn is really a treat or go out to have a drink at Jimmys Pub or Sunday brunch
SPA: A little more casual and/or affordable vs The Ojai Valley Inn, I suggest Body Essentials 805.646.7600, the spa is lovely and about a 10 minute walk. OR, if want a “walk-in” foot run then go to AAA Relaxing Station 323 E Matilija (5 minute walk and open until late at night- nice after dinner).
Body Essentials of Ojai
236 W Ojai AveSPA: A little more casual and/or affordable vs The Ojai Valley Inn, I suggest Body Essentials 805.646.7600, the spa is lovely and about a 10 minute walk. OR, if want a “walk-in” foot run then go to AAA Relaxing Station 323 E Matilija (5 minute walk and open until late at night- nice after dinner).
GYM: Ojai Valley Athletic Club located at the end of Fox Street which is ½ block West of Sweet 1. Swimming pool, tennis weights, classes + more!
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Ojai Valley Athletic Club
409 Fox StGYM: Ojai Valley Athletic Club located at the end of Fox Street which is ½ block West of Sweet 1. Swimming pool, tennis weights, classes + more!