Nestled within a rare coastal valley on 220-oak studded acres, the iconic Ojai Valley Inn offers an abundance of active and peaceful pleasures with a legendary golf course, 31,000 square foot Spa Village, Artist Cottage & Apothecary, apiary and immersive beekeeping experience, The Farmhouse at Ojai, multiple pools and seven unique dining outlets with settings that range from fast-casual, poolside, to fine dining. Nancy Silverton is the "Culinary Ambassador" of The Farmhouse, and advanced reservations must be made via a specific link on the website: https://www.farmhouseojai.com/. Spa Ojai received Forbes five-star rating and just completed a $5 million renovation in June of 2022. There are 303 guestrooms and a private Estate, Casa Elar, with five bedrooms, a private pool, chef's kitchen and orchard. Ojai is located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, closer to the latter, and is perfect to include on any California Road trip, or as a destination in and of itself. There are many reasons to explore the area and enjoy this artists' haven. There are also many festivals throughout the year, which include: The Ojai Music Festival, The Studio Artists' Tour, The Ojai Story-telling Festival, The Ojai Lavender Festival, and Ojai Day. The Channel Island National Park is just off the shores of Ventura and a 19-mile drive from the Inn, and it makes for a memorable day trip with a picnic. You may kayak through sea caves on Santa Cruz Island and learn much about the Chumash Indians. Ojai is legendary.