Guidebook for Ojai
Essentials
Starr Market
131 West Ojai AvenueA well stocked local grocery store, friendly/helpful staff and a deli in the back.
Everything Else
Delilah has a friendly staff and reasonable prices for anyone looking to get their hair cut or styled on their vacation.
Delilah
323 E Matilija StDelilah has a friendly staff and reasonable prices for anyone looking to get their hair cut or styled on their vacation.
Shopping
This entire block is visually appealing just to look at, and features a wide variety of shops and even restaurants. Be sure to check out lawn area in the back, as it is generally quiet and beautiful.
9 locals recommend
The Arcade Plaza
256 E Ojai AveThis entire block is visually appealing just to look at, and features a wide variety of shops and even restaurants. Be sure to check out lawn area in the back, as it is generally quiet and beautiful.
Who doesn't love ice cream? A pretty classic shop, with nice outdoor seating. You can enjoy your cone in the shade with a friend and watch the town square buzz by.
8 locals recommend
Ojai Ice Cream
210 E Ojai AveWho doesn't love ice cream? A pretty classic shop, with nice outdoor seating. You can enjoy your cone in the shade with a friend and watch the town square buzz by.
Lovely frozen yogurt place right across from the skatepark and Chaparral Auditorium. Sit inside or outside.
Ojai Bliss & More
451 E Ojai AveLovely frozen yogurt place right across from the skatepark and Chaparral Auditorium. Sit inside or outside.
Rainbow Bridge is the local health food store. They specialize in all manner of organic, all natural foodstuffs and ingredients. They also have a great deli section with a wide variety of options.
66 locals recommend
Rainbow Bridge Natural Food
211 E Matilija StRainbow Bridge is the local health food store. They specialize in all manner of organic, all natural foodstuffs and ingredients. They also have a great deli section with a wide variety of options.
Entertainment & Activities
A wonderful park. Festivals and gatherings are often held here. There is a fun playground right near the front, public tennis courts further back, and the newly rebuilt Libbey Bowl.
30 locals recommend
Libby Park
210 S Signal StA wonderful park. Festivals and gatherings are often held here. There is a fun playground right near the front, public tennis courts further back, and the newly rebuilt Libbey Bowl.
Sightseeing
Get to know some of the history of the area and enjoy the gorgeous artwork/architecture of the building and surrounding grounds.
32 locals recommend
Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art
110 N Signal StGet to know some of the history of the area and enjoy the gorgeous artwork/architecture of the building and surrounding grounds.
A very easy and beautiful hiking trail that starts at the top of Signal Street and goes all the way to Gridley Ave. Features gorgeous views overlooking the Ojai-proper area.
29 locals recommend
Shelf Road
Shelf RoadA very easy and beautiful hiking trail that starts at the top of Signal Street and goes all the way to Gridley Ave. Features gorgeous views overlooking the Ojai-proper area.
Food Scene
Another great setting: large, removed, yet nestled in the heart of downtown. Have a coffee, read for a while, walk into the Arcade and do some shopping, relax in the nearby parks.
9 locals recommend
Java & Joe
323 E Matilija StAnother great setting: large, removed, yet nestled in the heart of downtown. Have a coffee, read for a while, walk into the Arcade and do some shopping, relax in the nearby parks.
Generally hailed as the best coffee in town, the staff is friendly, the space is comfortable and air conditioned indoors on hot days. A great place to sit, socialize, read, people watch, work, etc.
23 locals recommend
Coffee Connection
311 E El Roblar DrGenerally hailed as the best coffee in town, the staff is friendly, the space is comfortable and air conditioned indoors on hot days. A great place to sit, socialize, read, people watch, work, etc.
A world famous biker bar and restaurant. Features live music on most weekend nights. Their number is (805) 646-4256.
86 locals recommend
Ojai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyA world famous biker bar and restaurant. Features live music on most weekend nights. Their number is (805) 646-4256.
A great spot for anyone with a craving for tasty Thai curries, soups, noodle dishes, etc. The large Tom Ka Gai is particularly good to share with a group.
18 locals recommend
Exotic Thai Restaurant
849 E Ojai AveA great spot for anyone with a craving for tasty Thai curries, soups, noodle dishes, etc. The large Tom Ka Gai is particularly good to share with a group.
Features a gorgeous outdoor patio setting and a standard menu of delicious Mexican cuisine.
22 locals recommend
Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
106 S Montgomery StFeatures a gorgeous outdoor patio setting and a standard menu of delicious Mexican cuisine.
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StA tasty all vegan restaurant with a pleasant, beautiful dining area.
Suzanne's is a local favorite and considered one of the finest restaurants in town.
22 locals recommend
Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai AvenueSuzanne's is a local favorite and considered one of the finest restaurants in town.
Papa Lennon's has fantastic sandwiches, brilliant french fries, delicious pizzas with gluten free and vegan options, and a wonderful variety of salads. The the out-door patio setting is gorgeous.
63 locals recommend
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrPapa Lennon's has fantastic sandwiches, brilliant french fries, delicious pizzas with gluten free and vegan options, and a wonderful variety of salads. The the out-door patio setting is gorgeous.
Arts & Culture
The local movie theater: catch a standard flick here, or go most Sundays at 4:30 for a screening from The Ojai Film Society, which specializes in screening foreign, independent and documentary films.
6 locals recommend
Ojai Playhouse
145 E Ojai AveThe local movie theater: catch a standard flick here, or go most Sundays at 4:30 for a screening from The Ojai Film Society, which specializes in screening foreign, independent and documentary films.
Frequently puts on plays, theater work, special shows, etc. See what they're doing during your stay by going to their website at http://www.ojaiartcenter.org/
22 locals recommend
Ojai Art Center
113 S Montgomery StFrequently puts on plays, theater work, special shows, etc. See what they're doing during your stay by going to their website at http://www.ojaiartcenter.org/