Located 15 miles inland from Ventura, California and 65 miles north of Los Angeles, the bucolic Ojai Valley is surrounded by scenic hills and intoxicating orchards, brimming with small town charm and creativity.
From Los Angeles and points south: Take 405 Freeway north, to 101 west to Ventura. Exit 101 at Highway 33. Follow 33 into Ojai Valley; merge onto Ojai Avenue. Proceed into town.
From Santa Barbara and points north: Take 101 Freeway south to Ventura. Exit 101 at Highway 33. Follow 33 into Ojai Valley; merge onto Ojai Avenue. Proceed into town.
From Santa Clarita and Interstate 5: From Interstate 5, take Highway 126 west to Ventura. Merge onto 101 north in Ventura. Exit 101 at 33. Follow 33 into Ojai Valley; merge onto Ojai Avenue. Proceed into town.
Nearest airports:
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) – 45 miles
Bob Hope Burbank Airport (BUR) – 70 miles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 85 miles
Rental car agencies are available at all three airports.
Amtrak
Amtrak service is available to the Ventura station. Once you arrive in Ventura, you can take the
Gold Coast Transit bus (Route 16) to downtown Ojai, or arrange for a taxi to take you to your final destination.
Parking
Free parking is available on the streets of downtown Ojai. There are public lots on Montgomery St. and on Matilija St.
Getting around Ojai
Downtown Ojai is extremely walkable, with stores, restaurants and more within a two block radius of
Libbey Park. The paved Ojai Bike Path runs throughout the city and bikes can be rented from
The Mob Shop, located in downtown Ojai. The
Ojai Trolley Service can also take you around town and has service to the Ojai Community Church.
Topa Topa Taxi provides taxi service to destinations throughout the valley.