Where To Go
The valley and surrounding areas are full of shops and activities with their own distinctive Ojai and CA flavor. Many are located downtown, others are hidden away – and are always worth the drive! Use our “Where To Go” guide to discover a few of the things to do while in town, as well as some to check out when you are out in Southern California and beyond.
Quick guide: Shopping & Galleries | Food & Drink | Culture & Performing Arts | Services | Education | Media & Music | Travel & Leisure
Barbara Bowman
125 E. Ojai Ave | 805 646 2970
Fine women’s clothing boutique
Bart’s Books
302 W. Matilija St | 805 646 3755
Ojai’s legendary outdoor used book store
Fig Curated Living
327 E. Ojai Ave | 805 646 6561
Unique, locally-sourced home and garden accessories and gifts
HumanArts Gallery
246 E. Ojai Ave (in Arcade) | 805 646 1525
American handcrafts, jewelry, and furniture
In the Field – Ojai
730 E. Ojai Ave | 310 403 4292
Curated home and clothing store
Jes MaHarry Jewelry
316 E. Ojai Ave | 1 877 728 5537
Custom jewelry & accessories – known the world over, made here in Ojai
Julia Rose & Company
335 E. Ojai Ave | 805 646 8564
Contemporary clothing and accessories
Patagonia
235 W Santa Clara St, Ventura | 805 643 6074
Outdoor clothing and gear
Porch Gallery
310 E. Matilija St | 213 321 3919
Contemporary art gallery housed in the historic Montgomery house
Soul Centered
311 N. Montgomery St | 805 640 8222
Metaphysical shop and events center
Ventura County Potters’ Guild – Ojai Show
June 13-14, 2015 – Libbey Park (near the fountain)
Annual show dedicated to promoting county pottery art and artists
Agave Maria’s Restaurant and Cantina
10:30 am – 9:00 pm
106 S. Montgomery St | 805 646 6353
Mexican food with a fresh twist, featuring several organic and healthy options. Restaurant has a large outdoor patio and a wide selection of drinks. Located downtown. Reservations are recommended.
Bonnie Lu’s Country Cafe
7:00 am – 2:30 pm, closed Wednesday
328 E. Ojai Ave | 805 646 0207
Homestyle breakfast and lunch diner. Features a wide range of traditional American entrees – a local favorite for breakfast. Make sure to arrive early to get a table.
Feast Bistro
Tues – Sat: 11:30 am – close (lunch) | 5:30 pm – close (dinner)
Closed Sundays, except for special events
254 E. Ojai Ave | 805 640 9260
New American bistro-style restaurant with seasonal daily specials and fresh desserts featuring locally grown ingredients. Special seasonal menu items and deals featured on their website. Reservations strongly recommended.
NoSo Vita
205 N. Signal St | 805 646 1540
7:00am – 5:00pm (Espresso Bar)
7:00am – 3:00pm (Breakfast & Lunch, no kitchen on Tuesdays)
See website for detailed hours
Coffeehouse and bistro featuring fresh-brewed coffee, espresso, cold craft coffee on tap, and a fresh, vibrant locally-sourced menu.
Ojai Coffee Roasting Co.
5:30 am – 6:00 pm
337 E. Ojai Ave | 805 646 4478
A local institution and favorite, the Roasting Co. serves coffee, tea, and pastries, as well as a variety of sandwiches and salads. Food can be called in ahead to be picked up.
The Ojai Vineyard
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Sun – Thurs), 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Fri – Sat)
109 S. Montgomery St | 805 798 3947
Owned by Adam and Helen Tolmach, the Ojai Vineyard produces artisan wines using local Ojai and Central Coast grapes
Suzanne’s Cuisine
Wed – Mon: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (lunch), 5:30 pm – close (dinner)
502 W. Ojai Ave | 805 640 1961
Suzanne’s is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. New American cuisine is served in a relaxing atmosphere featuring a beautiful outdoor patio. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Michael Alfera, piano
An Evening of Sonatas – November 14, 2015
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
CAMA (Community Arts Music Association)
2060 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara | 805 996 4324
Presenting the world’s finest classical music in Santa Barbara –
tickets for the 97th season are now on sale.
Carlsbad Music Festival
August 28 – 30, 2015
Annual 3-day festival of adventurous music by the beach
The Hutchins Consort
701 Third St, Encinitas, CA 92024 | 760 632 0554
Live violin music in Orange County
Jacaranda Music
1068 Harvard St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 | 213 483 0216
Intimate concert series of new and rarely-heard music
Laguna Beach Music Festival
February 10-14, 2016
PO Box 9336, Laguna Beach CA 92652 | 949 715 9713
Annual music festival presented by Laguna Beach Live! and the Philharmonic Society of Orange County
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
350 S. Figueroa St Ste 183, Los Angeles, California 90071 | 213 622 7001
LA’s premiere chamber orchestra – 2015-16 subscriptions now available
Music Academy of the West
June 15 – August 8, 2015
1070 Fairway Rd, Santa Barbara | 969-4726
Summer classical music festival and music school to train young musicians for professional careers
Ojai Studio Artists Tour
October 10-12, 2015
Popular annual tour of Ojai’s many local artist studios
Ojai Youth Opera
Summer music camp: August 3 – 16
PO Box 70, Ojai, CA 93024 | 805 444 4444
Workshops, classes, camps, and performances for children to perform and develop a lifelong appreciation for opera.
Piano Spheres
PO Box 1106, Los Angeles, CA 90078
Concert series dedicated to advancing contemporary piano and new works
UCSB Arts and Lectures
2015-16 subscriptions on sale June 12
Presents innovative and diverse programs of performances, film, and lectures
bITvision
305 W. Ojai Ave | 805 640 3300
Mac and PC technology solutions and repairs
Sheila Cohn, Festival Concierge and Travel Advisor
Travel advisor specializing in the arts
Coldwell Banker – Patty Waltcher
727 W. Ojai Ave | 805 646 5967
Ojai Valley real estate
Custom Printing
2001 Cabot Pl, Oxnard, CA 93030 | 805 485 3700
Full-service, environmentally friendly printing house
Frederick Fisher & Partners Architects
12248 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 | 310 820 6680
Architects for clients in art, education, business, and culture
The Gables of Ojai
701 N. Montgomery St | 805 646 1446
Elegant senior living community
Heritage Financial
403 W. Ojai Ave | 805 640 1717
Locally owned and operated mortgage brokerage
Keller Williams Realty – Sharon MaHarry
109 N Blanche St Suite 102 | 805 766 7889
Ojai Realty
Lorraine Lim Catering
121 E. Yanonali St | 805 646 2200
Catering for Ojai and Santa Barbara venues and events
Prospect Mortgage – Marsha Kaye
307 E. Matilija St | 805 640 0654
Residential mortgage lender
RE/MAX – Cheree & Don Edwards
21 W. Baldwin Rd | 805 798 0516
Ojai Valley real estate
Sotheby’s International Realty – Bill Carter & Michelle Ouellette
971 Westlake Blvd #100, Westlake Village, CA 91361 | (805) 427-1333
Luxury real estate for Ojai and greater Ventura County
Ventura Rentals
1601 Callens Rd, Ventura, CA 93003 | 805 644 4496
Event and equipment rentals for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties
Agora Foundation
29 Maricopa Hwy #156, Ojai, California 93023 | (805) 231-5974
Provides seminars and other educational opportunities to those seeking to further their education without the commitment of a return to school
Besant Hill School
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd | (805) 646-4343)
Arts-focused Ojai boarding school for high school students
The Herb Alpert School of Music (CalArts)
24700 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 | 661 255 1050
School of Music at the California Institute of the Arts
Idyllwild Arts School
52500 Temecula Rd, Idyllwild, California 92549 | 951 659 2171
California arts boarding school and summer academy
Oak Grove School
220 W. Lomita Ave | 805 646 8236
Progressive Ojai K-12 day and boarding school
Oberlin College & Conservatory of Music
39 W. College St, Oberlin, OH 44074 | 440 775 8413
The oldest continuously operating Conservatory of Music in the US
Ojai Valley School
723 El Paseo Rd | 805 646 1423
Independent Ojai boarding and day school, ages K – 12
The Thacher School
5025 Thacher Rd | 805 646 4377
Ojai coeducational boarding high school founded in 1889
Villanova Preparatory School
12096 North Ventura Ave | 805 646 1464
Independent Catholic, preparatory day and boarding school in Ojai
Cantaloupe Music
Record label founded by composers Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julia Wolfe, serving as a home for contemporary classical and post-classical music
KCLU
Local and national public radio serving Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; a services of Cal Lutheran University
KPCC
Southern California public radio station serving Los Angeles and bordering counties
Classical KUSC
The country’s largest public radio classical music station, serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties
Ojai Quarterly
Ojai publication featuring articles on Ojai’s history, characters, and topics of interest
Ojai Valley Directory
Ojai’s directory and ‘local search engine’, now with the free Visit Ojai smartphone app
Ojai Valley News
The Ojai Valley’s community newspaper since 1891
Performing Arts Live
Southern California’s most comprehensive database for theater, dance, and classical music events
Schott Music Publishing Company
International music publisher with focus on 20th and 21st-century works
Q2 Music
Q2 Music is WQXR’s online music station dedicated to contemporary classical composers, innovative ensembles, and vibrant, live webcasts from New York City’s leading new-music venues.
Casa Ojai
1302 E Ojai Ave | 805 646-8175
Ojai hotel with a focus on eco-friendly accommodations and amenities
Crowne Plaza – Ventura
450 E. Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 | 805 648 2100
Hotel on the Ventura beachfront – walking distance to downtown and the pier
Oakridge Inn
780 N Ventura Ave | 805 649 4018
AAA approved Ojai value hotel
The Oaks at Ojai
122 E Ojai Ave | 805 646 5573
All-inclusive destination spa and healthy fitness retreat
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
905 Country Club Rd | 1 855 697 8780
Ojai’s (and Southern California’s) premiere luxury resort
Su Nido Inn
301 North Montgomery St | 805 646 7080
Artful Mission Revival suites located in downtown Ojai