Alternatively, grab a a bite to go and explore the nearby trails in Los Padres National Forest, just north of town. Tour an olive farm or a citrus grove, then grab an organic lunch at Farmer & the Cook. Start early with a decadent, hearty breakfast at Bonnie Lu’s, then stroll the town’s quaint main street the antique shopping is great here, but relatively newer shops like Summer Camp are also worth a stop.

for a day trip, but with a unique, relaxed feel that’s worlds away from busy city life.


Ojai is a not-so-hidden gem close enough to L.A.