“One of my favorite spots! Eat at the restaurant and then walk up the beach to Point Dume. You will feel like you are in Hawaii! ”

“This place is really a gem! Wonderful food while you watch the surfers from the end of the pier.! ”

“If you’re in the neighborhood this place is really fun and makes for great travel photos”

“This is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine, or coffee. It's a little slice of Tuscany. They have live folksy music most weekends, and sometimes more lively bands on weekend evenings. Special events like Octoberfest and wine tasting are often advertised. Big screen sports tvs and outdoor pizza kitchen. Cool and hip for all ages and families, too! For a slightly more upscale experience, try the Italian restaurant on site. Great food, ambiance, service and views of the golf course and manmade lake. For those that enjoy a young night scene Bogarts is a night club that attracts a wide variety of locals.”

“Very popular Meiners Oaks eatery. Pizza, Pasta and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. Outside patio. I like it but in all honesty the pasta is one step up from Chef Boyardinis but cheap!”

“Great Cuban/Mexican fusion... so good! We love this place!! Sit on the patio after the beach... or at sunset.”

“The atmosphere is 100% Ojai, coffee is great, baristas are super nice, food is mostly gluten-free and it's connected to a lovely knitting shop called Cattywampus.”

“If you want to grab a coffee and a pastry in the morning while sitting outside Noso Vita is your spot”

“Coffee Connection is a great source for organic coffee, tea, pastries and local color.”

“Wonderful food, great coffee, excellent staff, cool vibe and celebrity sightings.”

“GREAT COFFEE, TREATS & GIFTS of all kinds... A local favorite and an americano to die for. Unique drinks, lavender lemonade and a great place to pick up a souvineer to remember your stay in Ventura. I love to go her on Saturdays before the farmers market! It is also my go to place for cards and gifts.”

“Jenna’s Bonnie Lu’s cafe is an Ojai institution. When it’s tourist season there is always a huge crowd waiting. Breakfasts are big and hearty. Retro 50s type atmosphere. Jenna is an amazingly warm hostess who loves her customers. The food and breakfasts are good but a little high priced.”

“Very good food. Mostly open for breakfast and lunch, solid comfort food, sandwiches, burgers etc. Hearty breakfasts at a good price point. Can get really busy especially at lunch time.”

“Best organic shop in town.... Brazilian Bowls!!! Smoothies Call ahead or order online long wait time”

“2 short blocks from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Generous portions and full bar. ”