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These places put you in the middle of or close to the center of downtown Ojai, allowing you to easily walk to Crib Headquarters, the local health food store and restaurants. Hiking trails are also relatively accessible without a car.
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210 East Matillija Street |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-6635 |
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Located in the heart of town, the Lavender Inn was originally built in 1874 as a single-story school house and community center. Today it offers intimate charm as a Victorian Style B&B. Each room is uniquely designed offering mountain or garden views |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Su Nido |
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301 North Montgomery Street |
For reservations, please call: |
(866) 646-7080 (toll-free) |
(805) 646-7080 (local) |
(805) 640-8193 (fax) |
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Downtown, around the corner from Lulu Bandha's, Su Nido is a newly constructed luxury inn. Built in the Mission style, uniquely decorated suites surround a coble stone courtyard. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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The Oaks At Ojai |
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122 E. Ojai Ave |
For reservations, please call: |
(800) 753-6257 |
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Located right in town, the Oaks has been a choice destination fitness spa for many years. Gourmet, low-calorie meals, and daily fitness classes are included in your stay. Services such as massage, facial, hair and nail salon. Pet care can be arranged. Price includes meals and activitites at the Oaks. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Ojai Rancho Inn |
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615 W. Ojai Avenue |
For reservations, please call: |
(800) 799-1881 or |
(805) 646-1434 |
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Located under a mile from downtown Ojai. The Ojai Rancho Inn is a classic motel decorated in cowboy kitch. Recently renovated bathrooms and new beds. Each room & cottage has a refrigerator & microwave oven. This is a non-smoking, no pet facility. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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The Harmony Inn |
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308 N. Signal Street |
For reservations, please call: |
(888) 640-6524 or |
(805) 640-6524 |
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Small ma and pa Bed and Breakfast located a few blocks from downtown Ojai. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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| e-mail: info@innharmony.com |
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Chantico Inn & Suites |
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406 West Ojai Avenue |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-8100 (phone) |
(805) 646-1364 (fax) |
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Located less than a mile from downtown Ojai. Recently renovated. |
For more information vist their website at: |
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The Emerald Iguana Inn |
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108 Pauline Street |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-5277 |
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Located about 2 miles from downtown Ojai. Each room is hand-designed and decorated in authentic California-Mexico style. Beautifully landscaped gardens surround the pool and spa. A favorite with Crib guests. Books quickly. One and two bedroom suites with kitchens are available, please call for pricing. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Glen Muse |
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815 Libbey Street |
For reservations, please call: |
Torek at 805.640.6731. |
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Located about 1 mile from downtown Ojai in a residential neighborhood, Glen Muse is a mystical magical fantasy land. Rooms are $125 a night. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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| Ojai Villa |
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La Canada Street |
For reservations, please call: |
Darryl Gurwich |
310.709.1000 |
darryl@villaojai.com |
| See more: |
| http://www.villaojai.com/ |
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| Completed in 2007, this incredible Ojai estate sits on over two acres of countryside nestled into the base of the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest. Located within walking distance to Ojai's downtown area, parks and hiking trails, Villa Ojai is a place you will call home. |
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Just Out of Town |
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If you consider a mile or so walking distance, your "carless" options open up:
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The Capri Motel |
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1180 E. Ojai Ave |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-4305 or |
(877) 589-5860 |
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Located across from the Soule Park Golf Course, and a tick over one mile from downtown Ojai. The Capri has spacious, recently remodeled rooms with private balconies or patios, and refrigerators and microwaves in most of the rooms. There is a pool and jacuzzi area. Budget Modern style. It is adjacent to the Ojai Valley walking trail and breathtaking mountain views. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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e-mail: caprimotel@ojai.net |
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The Hummingbird Inn |
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1208 E. Ojai Avenue |
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| (800) 228-3744 or |
| (805) 646-4365 |
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Located a tick over one mile from downtown Ojai with spacious grounds, lawns and gardens. The pool, spa, and sundeck lounging area is completely enclosed for your privacy. All rooms have been remodeled. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Best Western Casa Ojai |
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1302 E Ojai Ave |
For reservations, please call: |
(800) 255-8175 |
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Located a tick over one mile from the downtown Ojai,
across from Soule Park Golf Course. Steps from the Ojai Valley Hiking Trail. Free Trolley to Downtown, swimming pool and spa, complimentary continental
breakfast, under counter refrigerators. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Theodore Woolsey House |
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1484 E Ojai Ave |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-9779 |
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Located about 1.5 miles from downtown Ojai, the Woosley house is a B&B built in 1887 in the New England farmhouse style. Located on seven acres, the property offers serenity close to town. Ojai Spa is right next to the Inn. No pets. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Ojai Valley Inn & Spa |
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905 Country Club Road |
For reservations, please call: |
(888) 697-9116 |
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This sophisticated getaway offers guests the feeling of being on their own private country estate. The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has been rated by Conde' Nast Traveler's readers as the #1 golf resort in California and in the top 50 of all U.S. resorts. They have bicylces for use to pedal into town. Pets OK. |
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Alternative Housing |
| Connect with Alana or post on the Forum to find out about rooms in homes, guest cottages, and other off beat spots to rest your head while at the Crib. |
| Alana: alana@lulubandhas.com or 805.275.1979 |
| Post Inquiry on Forum |
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Have Car, Will Travel |
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If you have access to a car, you have a lot more options:
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Pepper Tree Retreat |
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1130 McAndrew Road
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For bookings, please call Elizabeth: |
877-355-5986 |
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| Former abode of Krishnamurti. It has just opened to the public for personal retreats. It has a B&B type feeling and is nestled in the citrus grooves on the east end of town. Totally sweet. |
| http://www.peppertreeretreat.com/index.html |
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The Blue Iguana Inn |
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11794 N. Ventura Ave. |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-5277 |
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Located about 2 miles from downtown Ojai. Each room is hand-designed and decorated in authentic California-Mexico style. Beautifully landscaped gardens surround the pool and spa. One and two bedroom suites with kitchens are available, please call for pricing. We reccomend asking for a room back from the road.
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For more information visit their website at: |
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Ojai Foundation |
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9739 Ojai-Santa Paula Road |
For reservations, please call: |
Phone: (805) 646-8343 |
trisha@ojaifoundation.org |
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Located about 15 minutes from downtown Ojai, the Foundation is located in Upper Ojai and sits close to the base of the magical Topa Topas. The grounds have rich history in Ojai.
The sleeping facilities are rustic and simple, in the style of a private camp in a semi-wilderness setting with hot showers and restrooms. In addition to the hermitages (canvas domes and yurts), our facilities include a pottery studio, community kitchen areas, meditation room, sweat lodge, tipi, and two kivas with fire pits.
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For more information visit their website at: |
| http://ojaifoundation.org/ |
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Meditation Mount |
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10340 Reeves Road |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-5508 |
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A little secret spot. You won't belive it! Rooms are sometimes for rent, but not always. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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| The Ojai Retreat |
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160 Besant Road |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-2536 |
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Located on the West side of the Valley, about 2 miles from town. The Ojai Retreat is set on five acres on a secluded hilltop with breathtaking views of the Ojai Valley and surrounding mountains. The facilities include a Main House and 4 Cottages containing a total of 12 bedrooms. Most rooms have private bathrooms and some have kitchenettes. The retreat center has been a favorite of Crib Guests for years. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Rolling Thunder Ranch |
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On the West End of Town on Rice Road right across from the Ventura River Preserve. |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 758-0203 |
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Private gated property with 1900s house and cottage on 5 acres. Perfect for a large group of girlfriends or two families. Note that this group has several other properties for rent besides this one. |
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Enchanted Vacation Rentals |
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Many different Locations |
For reservations, please call Lisa: |
805 758-0203 |
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Offering access to luxery private homes, bungalows, cottages and farm houses. |
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Oakridge Inn |
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780 N Ventura Ave |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 649-4018 |
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The Oakridge Inn is located between Ojai and Ventura in Oak View about 4 miles south from downtown Ojai. This is a no pet facility. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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The Dent House |
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4100 Matilija Canyon Road |
For reservations, please call: |
(805) 646-8311 or |
(866) 336-8468 |
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Tucked into the magical Matilija Canyon, the Dent House is a private retreat center located about 20 minutes drive from town. Not a conveinent place to stay, but might just suite your needs perfectly. |
For more information visit their website at: |
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Matilija Hot Springs |
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At this time, we are unsure of the availablity of Matilija this year. If interested, please inquire with Raymond: |
raypows@ojai.net |
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Located in a magical canyon with a river and access to natural hotsprings, the Matilija Sanctuary can be a special place to stay. Accomodations are simple. There are several cabin rooms, dorm style rooms, and a geodesic dome. Pricing varies. The retreat center is about 15 minutes drive from the center of town. |
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If You're a Camper |
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Camp Comfort |
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11969 North Creek Road |
Ojai, CA |
For information call: |
(805) 654-3951 |
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Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Firepits, Showers, Restrooms, Electrical Hookup. San Antonio Creek flows through the park. Shade trees. Two family and group barbecue areas. Indoor showers and laundry facilities for campers. Family and group camping; Firepits. Electrical hook-ups at 16 campsites. Camp Comfort is about 1 mile from downtown Ojai. |
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Lake Casitas Recreational Area |
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11311 Santa Ana Road |
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Ventura, CA 93001 |
For information call: |
(805) 649-2233 |
For reservations call: |
(805) 649-1122 |
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A beautiful freshwater lake filled with trout and bass, nestled in the Ojai Valley and surrounded by 6,200 acres of rolling hills. The area's largest campground with 450 spaces around a man-made reservoir. Boat rentals, hiking, biking, but no swimming. Facilities include 13 campgrounds, showerhouse, picnic tables, firepits and sanitation stations. Rangers are on duty 24 hours a day. Full service marina and Park Store. Basic camping site: $16 per day. Lake Casitas camping sites are located about 3 miles from downtown Ojai. |
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Dennison Park |
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7250 Santa Paula-Ojai Rd. |
Ojai, CA. Hwy 150 |
For information call: |
(805) 646-7299 |
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Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits Serene and quiet year around. Outstanding view of Ojai Valley. Shade trees. Secluded individual campsites; firepits. |
For Lions-Dennison Park Foundation |
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Foster Park |
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438 Casitas Vista Road |
Ventura, CA |
For information call: |
(805) 654-3951 |
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CAMPING: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits, Restrooms. Historic park, first developed in 1906. Ventura River flows through the park. Shade trees. Trailhead for the highly popular Ojai Valley Trail that connects Ventura and Ojai. Family and group camping; firepits. |
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Los Padres National Forest |
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1190 E. Ojai Ave. |
For further information about camping in the Los Padres National Forest contact the Ojai Ranger Station: |
(805) 646-4348 |
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