Weekend Trip to OjaiCome explore the Ojai Valley and relax in one of the Cutest towns in California. Eat fantastic food and shop along the Ojai Arcade. Ojai is a huge destination for weekenders coming from the LA area. Ojai is known for amazing hikes, mountain biking, Golf and horseback riding, and a relaxed weekend!Authorsfinnblacker
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Day 1

Libbey Park
Libbey Park is in the Center of town and is a great place to sit and relax after walking Downtown Ojai. The Park is bigger than it looks and has nice paved walking trails. The Ojai bike path runs through the park and is an easy access point for getting onto the path. It also has public tennis courts and bathrooms as well as a great park for children.
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The Arcade Plaza
The Ojai Arcade is the Downtown and the heart of Ojai. The recognizable bell tower starts at the beginning of the Arcade and it extends a quarter of a mile. The Arcade ends but downtown extends past the Arcade and down the main street. It has lots of Restaurants and Stores with fantastic cloths and gifts. If you come to Ojai walking the Arcade is a must!
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Trip Highlight
The Ojai Downtown is a great place to wonder through. It has lots of delicious food, great laid-back bars/wineries, and lots of cute shops. It is a great place to get lost and make sure to check around every corner because there are lots of hidden gems.
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Topa Topa Brewing Company
The Topa Topa Brewing Company is a local favorite. It offers a great happy hour spot and has great locally brewed beer. It is a great place to sit and people watch and watch the Pink Moment in Ojai during dusk. It also offers food and appetizers and is dog and bike-friendly. Definitely one of the best places to get a beer in the Valley.
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Day 2

Zaidee's Bar and Grill
The Zaidee's Bar and Grill is a local favorite in Ojai. Know by locals as the Million Dollar View because of the unobstructed 360-degree view of the mountains and the Valley. It has fantastic food from Breakfast to Dinner. Is a great place to eat after a round of golf or just to go for a meal. It is easily the best restaurant to go to if you are looking for a wonderful view of the sunset while eating dinner.
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Soule Park Golf Course
Soule Park Golf Course is one of two courses is Ojai but is the only public course. For the quality of the course, the cost is very reasonable. It offers a full 18-hole course along with a driving range, putting green, pro shop, and a restaurant. The views through the golf course are fantastic and if you are able to walk 9 holes in the evening when it is cooler that is the best time of day here in Ojai.
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Guided Hiking Experience in Ojai
The Ojai Valley is known for the hiking around the valley and there isn't a better way to hike Ojai then with the Guided Hiking Experience in Ojai. There are lots of trails here in Ojai but many are slightly hidden around the valley. Having a guide can enhance your experience while hiking in Ojai and can help to take you to the best trails in the Valley.
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Ojai Ice Cream
Ojai Ice Cream is a must-do in Ojai. It is by far the best ice cream shop in the Valley and it has unique flavors you can only find here in Ojai. When you are walking the Ojai Arcade make sure to stop and get a cone. A great place to stop to eat is across the street in Libbey Park.
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The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room
The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room is a great place to sit and get a glass of Wine. Tucked away on a side street off the Mainstreet it has a relaxed atmosphere for wine enthusiasts and pleasure drinkers alike. Local wines will be in stock so make sure to stop to get a drink here if you want to try wines from the Ojai Valley and surrounding vineyards.
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Papa Lennon's
Papa Lennon's is another local favorite. While it is not on Ojai it is still in the Ojai Valley and is only a short drive away. This Italian restaurant has fantastic food and a great environment for a meal. This is truly a local spot and is worth eating at!
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Day 3

Ojai Certified Farmers Market
The Ojai Farmers Market happens every Sunday Morning behind the Ojai Arcade. It is a great place to get locally grown produce and fruits as well as many other local products. The Tamale cart that parks inside the farmers market has great Tamales and is a great way to eat and explore the Market.
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Java & Joe
Java & Joe is a great place to get coffee after or before walking to the farmers market on Sunday. It is next to where the farmers market is held and is located one street up from the main street which means less traffic and people. It also has great coffee and gifts.
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Bart's Books
Bart's Books is the local bookstore and is a fantastic place to sit and read or choose a good book for the ride home. It is a unique bookstore with a wonderful atmosphere. Would recommend going in and exploring what books they have to read.
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Guided Biking Experience in Ojai
Ojai is a very bike friendly town and biking is a great way to see the town. A bike path runs from the Soule Park Golf Course all the way to Ventura or even up to Santa Barbara. There are also lots of trails that run into the hills and around the valley that are great for mountain biking if you are looking for a more difficult ride. Booking a bike tour can make riding around Ojai very easy and a great activity to do here in Ojai.
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