Guidebook for Ojai
Essentials
Great specialty market in Ojai that makes a killer burger and awesome barbecue on the weekends.
22 locals recommend
Westridge Market IGA Ojai CA
802 E Ojai AveGreat specialty market in Ojai that makes a killer burger and awesome barbecue on the weekends.
Natural foods market with a decent deli counter. They have a killer vitamin and herbal tea section.
66 locals recommend
Rainbow Bridge Natural Food
211 E Matilija StNatural foods market with a decent deli counter. They have a killer vitamin and herbal tea section.
Food Scene
Most delicious loaves of handmade breads and pastries, great salads and breakfast sandwiches. I love the quiche and the flatbread pizza. Cash only.
21 locals recommend
Knead Baking Company
469 E Ojai AveMost delicious loaves of handmade breads and pastries, great salads and breakfast sandwiches. I love the quiche and the flatbread pizza. Cash only.
Fresh locally-grown California-style Italian food. Delicious. We usually go for dinner but they're open for lunch too. Full bar.
54 locals recommend
Osteria Monte Grappa
242 E Ojai AveFresh locally-grown California-style Italian food. Delicious. We usually go for dinner but they're open for lunch too. Full bar.
It's a small market where a farmer sells his crops. They serve great vegetarian dinner on Weekend nights and Pizza night is Sunday. Killer breakfasts too and great smoothies. Great place to hang.
111 locals recommend
Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar DrIt's a small market where a farmer sells his crops. They serve great vegetarian dinner on Weekend nights and Pizza night is Sunday. Killer breakfasts too and great smoothies. Great place to hang.
One of the best restaurants in Ojai, don't let the name fool you! Awesome wraps and rice bowls. Wednesdays they make a killer dal.
45 locals recommend
Hip Vegan
201 N Montgomery StOne of the best restaurants in Ojai, don't let the name fool you! Awesome wraps and rice bowls. Wednesdays they make a killer dal.
It's a roadhouse with good food and live music. You can usually get served there later than most places on the weekend.
86 locals recommend
Ojai Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa HwyIt's a roadhouse with good food and live music. You can usually get served there later than most places on the weekend.
Ojai Cafe Emporium
337 E Ojai AveWe usually go for breakfast, it is generous and delicious!
Bonnie Lu's
328 E Ojai AveAnother wonderful breakfast place, 50's diner style, worth the wait.
This is a very nice wine/liquor store that serves a million beers on tap and a killer menu in the back room.
32 locals recommend
The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai AveThis is a very nice wine/liquor store that serves a million beers on tap and a killer menu in the back room.
Go here for a sunset glass of wine. Also the strawberry shortcake is delicious.
43 locals recommend
Boccali's Pizza & Pasta
3277 E Ojai AveGo here for a sunset glass of wine. Also the strawberry shortcake is delicious.
This is a great unassuming little Italian place with wonderful food and a nice patio.
Ca' Marco Ristorante Italiano
1002 E Ojai AveThis is a great unassuming little Italian place with wonderful food and a nice patio.
Go for breakfast on the weekend. Worth the wait if you are very hungry! Large portions and very rich.
Hozy's Grill
1760 Lemonwood DrGo for breakfast on the weekend. Worth the wait if you are very hungry! Large portions and very rich.
There is a great breakfast spot here where you can watch the small planes take off and land.
Santa Paula Airport
28 Wright Taxi WayThere is a great breakfast spot here where you can watch the small planes take off and land.
Shopping
I love this little shop of eclectic things. It's a great place to buy gifts, even if they're for yourself (which happens frequently.)
Modern Folk Living
306 E Matilija StI love this little shop of eclectic things. It's a great place to buy gifts, even if they're for yourself (which happens frequently.)
Killer housewares and I think they are serving wine on the patio now. Wonderful vibe.
22 locals recommend
Tipple and Ramble
315 N Montgomery StKiller housewares and I think they are serving wine on the patio now. Wonderful vibe.
If you need things for the house this is the place to go. Great selection of practical items for the kitchen. Old fashioned all-American department store.
15 locals recommend
Rains Department Store
218 E Ojai AveIf you need things for the house this is the place to go. Great selection of practical items for the kitchen. Old fashioned all-American department store.
The world's largest outdoor bookstore!
Don't miss this place, it's unique and original.
55 locals recommend
Bart's Books
302 W Matilija StThe world's largest outdoor bookstore!
Don't miss this place, it's unique and original.
Arts & Culture
FIrestick Pottery
1804 E Ojai AveFriends love this place, you can take lessons or just create works of art.
Everything Else
Ojai Business Center
226 W Ojai AveIf you need to ship something Fedex or UPS this is your place.
Matilija Veterinary Hospital
108 Bryant StIf you need a vet we love this place.
If you have a veterinary emergency on the weekend go here!
Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG)
2199 Sperry AveIf you have a veterinary emergency on the weekend go here!