Ojai
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Los Angeles
A small valley town built for slowing down: spa days, orchard walks and the pink glow on the Topatopa Mountains at sunset.
Why locals go
A real reset that's under two hours away.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- Spa day at a resort
- Ojai Valley Trail by bike
- Olive oil or wine tasting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Watch the "pink moment" at sunset from Meditation Mount
- Couples massage then dinner downtown
With friends
- Browse Bart's Books, the open-air bookstore
- Hike to Rose Valley Falls
When to go
Year-round, spring wildflowers and fall harvest.