The Dutchess is a highly popular, Michelin-recommended bakery, cafe, and Burmese-Californian restaurant in downtown Ojai, California. Housed in a historic 1920s building, it operates as a day-to-night spot featuring fresh pastries, local coffee, Southeast Asian fare, craft cocktails, and an event space.

Izakaya Full Moon is a highly acclaimed, speakeasy-style Japanese restaurant in Ojai, CA. Tucked away behind the Magic Hour tea shop, it is run by husband-and-wife duo Yuya and Asaka Ueno. The intimate, hidden-gem eatery offers authentic small plates, yakitori, and expertly crafted sushi.

A critically acclaimed, sister-owned restaurant founded by Rory and Meave McAuliffe. Known for its California-coastal cooking and raw bar, the restaurant pairs a farm-to-table menu with natural wines in a rustic, community-focused setting.

Rory's Other Place is a charming, all-day cafe and neighborhood market located on Main Street in downtown Ojai, California. Operated by sisters Rory and Meave McAuliffe (the duo behind the acclaimed Rory's Place), it serves as a community-focused hub offering locally sourced bites, natural wines, and specialty pantry items.

"Bart's Books is the world's largest outdoor bookstore, serving the Ojai community since 1964. We believe that there is a book for everyone."

Mosler Rock usually refers to a secluded swimming hole located along the North Fork of Matilija Creek in the Los Padres National Forest, just off Highway 33 in Ojai, California. It is well-known locally for its crystal-clear emerald waters, natural boulder jumping, and scenic canyon hiking.

Meditation Mount, founded in 1971 is a nonprofit meditation center in Ojai, CA. We are pleased to announce that scheduled visitations and in-person events are now available through pre-registration directly through our website. These are times designed for individuals to reconnect with the soul in the peace and beauty of Meditation Mount. We look forward to welcoming you!

This is a long, sustained climb to Nordhoff Ridge Road near Nordhoff Peak. The landscape is covered in short shrubs and bushes, so there is no protection from the sun, so bringing plenty of water along is crucial. There are some wonderful views of the nearby mountains as you make your way up and down the hillside.

The Ventura River Preserve is a 1,600-acre protected wilderness just west of Ojai, California, managed by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. It features over 12 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, taking you through oak woodlands, riverbeds, and scenic foothill ridges.

The Cozy Dell Trail is a scenic, moderately strenuous hike in the Los Padres National Forest, just north of Ojai, California. It features 1,187 feet of elevation gain over a 3.7-mile round-trip and rewards hikers with sweeping views of the Ojai Valley, the Ventura River, and surrounding mountains.