Food Scene
Great sushi! Sakura 2 is just at the end of the street from the house :)
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Sakura Ojai
219 E Matilija StGreat sushi! Sakura 2 is just at the end of the street from the house :)
SMOOTHIE / ACAI BOWL / AND JUICE BAR - My favorites: The Green Colada (Pineapple, Coconut, Spinach, lime and coconut shavings) and the Paradise Pitaya acai bowl, its worth a bike ride over!
535 W El Roblar Dr
535 West El Roblar DriveSMOOTHIE / ACAI BOWL / AND JUICE BAR - My favorites: The Green Colada (Pineapple, Coconut, Spinach, lime and coconut shavings) and the Paradise Pitaya acai bowl, its worth a bike ride over!
Mexican with a more healthful twist. Great patio, wonderful margaritas and their salsas...I can't stop eating them! Good veggie/conscious eating choices.
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Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
106 S Montgomery StMexican with a more healthful twist. Great patio, wonderful margaritas and their salsas...I can't stop eating them! Good veggie/conscious eating choices.
Epic authentic Mexican. Approach the tequila bar (a favorite hang out for wintertime nights) with caution. Ask for the cucumber-chile margie. Beware..EVERYTHING is Soooo good...till tomorrow! ;)
Los Caporales Restaurant
307 E Ojai AveEpic authentic Mexican. Approach the tequila bar (a favorite hang out for wintertime nights) with caution. Ask for the cucumber-chile margie. Beware..EVERYTHING is Soooo good...till tomorrow! ;)
Short walk to a wide selection of yummy American pizzas. Delivery or pick up as well as eat-in.
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Ojai Pizza Company
331 E Ojai AveShort walk to a wide selection of yummy American pizzas. Delivery or pick up as well as eat-in.
Blacked Chicken Roll-Up, The Beetnik Salad and the Thai Chicken or Heat Seeking Pizza are our favorites...and did we mention the fresh gelati? Tell 'em we sent you! :) Great outdoor patio or cozy in.
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Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrBlacked Chicken Roll-Up, The Beetnik Salad and the Thai Chicken or Heat Seeking Pizza are our favorites...and did we mention the fresh gelati? Tell 'em we sent you! :) Great outdoor patio or cozy in.
A tiny drive or a short pleasant bike ride from the house, Boccallis is a third (or is it 4th?) generation family resturant and vineyard. Cash only. Strawberry shortcake in season is not to be missed!
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Boccali's Pizza & Pasta
3277 E Ojai AveA tiny drive or a short pleasant bike ride from the house, Boccallis is a third (or is it 4th?) generation family resturant and vineyard. Cash only. Strawberry shortcake in season is not to be missed!
Guys' very thin pancakes, the omlettes and fresh juice are wonderful - as are the very 50's feel and happy staff. We've seen movie stars and Ojai locals cheek to cheek. Worth the wait. Open early.
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Bonnie Lu's
328 E Ojai AveGuys' very thin pancakes, the omlettes and fresh juice are wonderful - as are the very 50's feel and happy staff. We've seen movie stars and Ojai locals cheek to cheek. Worth the wait. Open early.
Family run amazing bakery - Leah, Rachel and their mom offer orange cake, brioche to die for, fresh jams, granolas and other treats for breakfast and lunch. Cash only. Cookies definitely.
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Knead Baking Company
469 E Ojai AveFamily run amazing bakery - Leah, Rachel and their mom offer orange cake, brioche to die for, fresh jams, granolas and other treats for breakfast and lunch. Cash only. Cookies definitely.
I am not a coffee drinker, but my panel of experts says this is the best (slow drip? in a cone?) special cuppa in town. AMAZING chais and pastries too! Often there are music events here as well.
Bohemia Coffee House
214 West Ojai AvenueI am not a coffee drinker, but my panel of experts says this is the best (slow drip? in a cone?) special cuppa in town. AMAZING chais and pastries too! Often there are music events here as well.
Looking for great cold pressed juice or raw pies/pizza on your way out of town? Look no further than Vegan Marios. Bring your own reusable cup for a discount on juices.
Vegan Mario's
625 N Ventura AveLooking for great cold pressed juice or raw pies/pizza on your way out of town? Look no further than Vegan Marios. Bring your own reusable cup for a discount on juices.
Fabulous mother-daughter duo makes good on classy, comforting food that changes with the seasons while remaining classic. Thai scallops, fork-tender prime rib and martinis are a must! Great atmosphere
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Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai AvenueFabulous mother-daughter duo makes good on classy, comforting food that changes with the seasons while remaining classic. Thai scallops, fork-tender prime rib and martinis are a must! Great atmosphere
We know lots of people are (happily) vegan or vegetarian - that doesn't mean sacrificing taste or even giving up delicious (tempeh) burgers! The chocolate date shakes are to die for! :)
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StWe know lots of people are (happily) vegan or vegetarian - that doesn't mean sacrificing taste or even giving up delicious (tempeh) burgers! The chocolate date shakes are to die for! :)
Two words: Garlic Roll. (Everyone has to have some :) Great bar, wonderful happy hour and fresh fish to go (for sashimi or bbq/paella) as well as breakfast. Bottomless mimosas...need I say more?
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Sea Fresh Ojai
533 E Ojai AveTwo words: Garlic Roll. (Everyone has to have some :) Great bar, wonderful happy hour and fresh fish to go (for sashimi or bbq/paella) as well as breakfast. Bottomless mimosas...need I say more?
Wine Wednesdays! Amazing food, cozy inside and great back patio are a one minute walk from the house and the menu changes all the time. Veggie or Paleo? No problem. Delicious either way! Desserts too!
Feast Bistro
254 E Ojai AveWine Wednesdays! Amazing food, cozy inside and great back patio are a one minute walk from the house and the menu changes all the time. Veggie or Paleo? No problem. Delicious either way! Desserts too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly owners and fresh made pizzas, burgers (the blue cheese burger with Watson beef...soo good!) and salads. Quiz night on Wednesdays, good fun any day of the week. Casual /relaxed "Cheers" bar.
914 E Ojai Ave
914 East Ojai AvenueFriendly owners and fresh made pizzas, burgers (the blue cheese burger with Watson beef...soo good!) and salads. Quiz night on Wednesdays, good fun any day of the week. Casual /relaxed "Cheers" bar.
Arts & Culture
Great golfing, we like to just go and buy a bucket of balls and a cocktail and hit the driving range for fun. Afterwards, the food is good and reasonably priced (salads, veggie burger and bar far)
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Soule Park Golf Course
1033 E Ojai AveGreat golfing, we like to just go and buy a bucket of balls and a cocktail and hit the driving range for fun. Afterwards, the food is good and reasonably priced (salads, veggie burger and bar far)
Shopping
Fun shopping, even on a budget I have found great mens' and womens' labels here, as well as kids stuff and home items.
The Lennon Closet
Fun shopping, even on a budget I have found great mens' and womens' labels here, as well as kids stuff and home items.
The oldest store in Ojai at over 100 years and going strong! There is something for everyone here and a great staff!
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Rains Department Store
218 E Ojai AveThe oldest store in Ojai at over 100 years and going strong! There is something for everyone here and a great staff!
Look for the knight in shining armor. Camping supplies, bikinis, shoes/clothes...you'll find it all here! Great for inexpensive Ojai gear for the kids as well.
Ojai Valley Surplus & Discount
952 E Ojai AveLook for the knight in shining armor. Camping supplies, bikinis, shoes/clothes...you'll find it all here! Great for inexpensive Ojai gear for the kids as well.
Beautiful hand-made upscale jewelry, responsibly sourced and curated...lovely staff- well worth a trip down the street!
Love Heals LLC
260 E Ojai AveBeautiful hand-made upscale jewelry, responsibly sourced and curated...lovely staff- well worth a trip down the street!
All quirky; home, garden, picnic, adventuring, candles, paper goods. Look for the vintage Airstream outside! Tres jolie!
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Summer Camp
1020 W Ojai AveAll quirky; home, garden, picnic, adventuring, candles, paper goods. Look for the vintage Airstream outside! Tres jolie!
White Sparrow
305 E Matilija StHome and womens' clothing. Great sales, different, bespoke choices.
Entertainment & Activities
Books! Love em, look at 'em, buy them by the pound. This amazing location has been going strong for over 40 years and they are still happy and friendly. Open till sunset.
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Bart's Books
302 W Matilija StBooks! Love em, look at 'em, buy them by the pound. This amazing location has been going strong for over 40 years and they are still happy and friendly. Open till sunset.
Sightseeing
Rent bikes, trikes, electric bikes, you name it! from these friendly folks! Sweet!
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The Mob Shop
110 W Ojai AveRent bikes, trikes, electric bikes, you name it! from these friendly folks! Sweet!