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Education & Food Literacy, Health & Medical

Grosman Chiropractic

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For over 20 years, Dr. Grosman has been providing quality and affordable chiropractic care for the whole family. He believes that true healing is achieved when the patient is fully engaged in their own health and wellbeing and that sustainable health and wellness is a lifelong journey.

From Dr. Grosman: "My adjustments are gentle yet effective. I practice a diversified technique of adjusting which means that I use my hands to make the adjustment and not a tool or machine. I believe the only way to truly know what’s going on with the patient’s body is by physically working on them with my hands, so therefore prior to each adjustment, I perform a minimum of 10-20 minutes of soft tissue massage. This not only allows me to see where the problems are, but it also allows you time to relax so that the adjustments can be more effective. And because I value your time like you do, I will never double book patients, I only treat one patient at a time, which allows for personal, one on one attention." 

http://www.grosmanchiropractic.com/

CSAs & Farm Boxes

Harvest Santa Barbara

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Delivering freshly harvested produce from family farms in the Santa Barbara and Ventura County foodshed. Their mission is to be the catalyst for a healthier, more sustainable food system by strengthening the ties between farmers and the community.

HelloHarvest

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HelloHarvest provides weekly or bimonthly delivery of quality produce straight from local fields, along with fresh bread, small-batch coffee and local free range eggs to your home, school, office or other community location.

www.helloharvest.com

Specialty & Artisanal Shops

Heavenly Honey Company

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After 35+ years of delivering hive-fresh, pure, raw, all-natural honey to local retailers, Heavenly Honey now has tasting a room in Ojai’s Arcade. Stop in to taste and learn about the different varietals available.

Ocean Gold CBD

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From seed to store!

Ocean Gold CBD is a licensed CBD manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer located in Ventura County. They use only local, natural, and organic ingredients grown and manufactured in Ventura County to make topical CBD products that aid in sleep, help reduce anxiety and help in pain management.

539 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, 805-391-1008,

oceangoldcbd@gmail.com.

To order, visit OceanGoldCBD.comShipping is available to all locations within the USA.

Bees & Honey, Specialty & Artisanal Shops

Heritage Honey

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Vineyards & Wineries

Herzog Wine Cellars

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Herzog Wine Cellars is a family-owned company and one of the largest producers of kosher wines in North America. Specializing in sustainable viniculture, Herzog offers more than 25 grape varieties in its award-winning wines, including brands like Baron Herzog and Jeunesse. The craftsmanship of Herzog wines is attributed to a 150-year legacy of wine making, passed down for nine generations from Czechoslovakia to the United States and now led by head winemaker Joe Hurliman. To­ learn more about Herzog, connect on social media or visit herzogwinecellars.com.

Magnavino Cellars

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Magnavino Cellars uses the most modern winemaking technology to provide unique, hand-crafted, award-winning artisanal varietals and blends. Winery, tasting room, wine clubs, date-nights, parties and events.

Majestic Oak Vineyard

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Majestic Oak believes in family, sharing passions and celebrating life with loved ones. Along with the help of friends, everything from yearly harvests, crushing and bottling are done completely by hand. Cellar-like tasting room and a shaded patio in downtown Ojai.

Martian Ranch & Vineyard

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Martian Ranch & Vineyard became a Demeter certified biodynamic estate winery in 2015 with 20 acres planted to ten grape varieties, all suited to the area’s Mediterranean climate. Find them at the Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market on Thursdays and their Los Alamos winery.

Millésimé Cellars

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Millésimé Cellars is dedicated to creating high quality, small production, old-world style wines. Wines are produced with Rhone, Bordeaux and Portuguese style grapes from sustainable, organic and biodynamic vineyards, and barrel aged in French and American Oak for 2–3 years.

NABU Wines

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A member of the Malibu Coast Wine Trail, they make wines from the Santa Monica Mountains in the Malibu Coast AVA and the Napa Valley.

Tasting room open Saturday and Sunday noon-8pm. 

For reservations visit NabuWines.com/visit/ or call 805-778-1100.
 

Ojai Alisal Vineyard

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Ojai Alisal produces handcrafted Rhone-style wines from grapes grown only at its Upper Ojai Valley vineyard, reflecting the terroir that is Ojai. Visit website for tasting locations, events and wine club information.

Old Creek Ranch Winery

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Located on an 850-acre cattle ranch in the Ojai Valley, this winery reopened in spring 2018, unveiling its extensive remodeling and new tasting room. Featuring a wide selection of wines, wine tastings, a wine club, picnic grounds, live music and event venue. 

Panaro Brothers Winery

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As fifth generation Italian-American winemakers, the Panaro family enjoys making California’s Central Coast grapes into single-varietal and blended wines that appeal to many different taste preferences. Bottling sessions and chocolate pairings.

Pantess Cellars

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Using grapes sourced from Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos Valley and Paso Robles vineyards known for hand-farming and sustainable agriculture, Pantess Cellars practices both Old and New World winemaking techniques.

Plan B Wine Cellars

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A working winery where the tasting room shares space with barrels of aging wine. Enjoy Second Sunday Suppers and monthly events with live music, local food trucks and ocean breezes. Stop in and see why they say, “Toast the train!”

Point de Chêne Wine & Beer

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Point de Chêne is a boutique wine shop with a focus on family-owned, naturally-farmed, terroir-driven wines and a purveyor of high-quality European and domestic beers. From Brunellos to Gewürztraminers, the hand-picked and taste-tested selection includes something special for every palate.

Rancho Ventavo Cellars

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For more than three decades, owners George and Faye have created, bottled and sold distinctive wines. Visit their tasting room in a beautiful 1902 Victorian home in Oxnard’s historic Heritage Square.

Kitchen & Home

Home Furniture

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Home Furniture is a family-owned business dedicated to providing a combination of high quality, service and great prices to Ventura County consumers since 1964. Browse through living room, dining room, bedroom, home office and kids furniture in a 12,000-square-foot showroom.

Private Chef Robin

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Private Chef Robin, author of A Taste of Ojai and A Taste of Santa Barbara cookbooks, and producer of seasoning blends and culinary sea salts, uses her passion and culinary experience combining unique flavor and spices with local seasonal produce to create unforgettable dining experiences for private events.  

New cookbook coming soon.
Simply Delicious WINE COUNTRY Recipes
Available for Pre-order now; release in October, 2017.

www.PrivateChefRobin.com

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Activities, Event Venue, Farms, Orchards & Mills, Health & Medical, Ranches & Livestock, Services - Non-Food

HORSE, HEART & CONNECTION

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An Equine Facilitated Learning Experience in Ojai, CA

 

“Horse, Heart & Connection” is an equine facilitated learning experience, without riding, where you explore mindfulness, nonverbal communication and cultivating your intuition, with the horse as your mirror.  For two hours you will be immersed in the land, surrounded by orange trees and the soothing sounds of nature and the horses, on a private ranch in Ojai's East End.  After a grounding meditation to become more alive and present, you will sense and choose the horse whose energy calls you.  In a one-person private, or in a small group, of up to 4 of your friends, you will connect with your horse at liberty to explore presence, stillness and communicating with your energy to see what your sentient horse wants to show you.  You will leave feeling grounded, more inner clarity, a sense of well-being and an inspired presence that comes with authentic connection.  This is a unique bonding experience for couples, families or a group of friends.  No horse experience necessary - just an open mind, and a willingness to experience something new! 

www.horseheartandconnection.com

Call Andrea to schedule your session: 847-971-3643

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Fish Markets, Fisheries & CSFs

Ideal Seafood

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A family-run business in operation for 14 years in the Ojai Valley, Ideal Seafood's reputation is built on offering the freshest, highest-quality seafood possible to its customers by bringing it direct from the boats. Also available is Rick's Famous Smoked Salmon.

Automotive

J & K Automotive / Camarillo Hybrid

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J & K Automotive / Camarillo Hybrid specializes in servicing domestic and Japanese hybrid vehicles. For more than 30 years, the friendly, family-owned auto repair business has excelled at working on all makes of cars, trucks and recreational vehicles, whether an oil change or major service.

JKAutomotive.com
CamarilloHybrid.com

Bookstores & Gift Shops, Kitchen & Home, Specialty & Artisanal Shops

Jellyfish Ventura Vintage Boutique

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JELLYFISH Ventura Vintage Boutique is located in beautiful historic, downtown Ventura, California. Conveniently situated near the beach, Jellyfish adds magic to the existing charm of local gift shops, coffee houses, great restaurants and fun pubs in the area.

JELLYFISH Boutique combines new and vintage home décor to enhance the beauty of your home every season of the year. We offer everything to bring coastal cottage loveliness to your home including linens & dishtowels, kitchen & barware, wall décor & signs, candles, luxury beauty products, vintage & contemporary jewelry, furniture, lighting, rugs, and garden décor. We also feature the works of many local artists.

  

Home Décor • Wall Décor & Signs • Candles • Luxury Beauty & Body Products • Tabletop & Linens • Kitchen & Barware • Clothing • Jewelry • Furniture & Lighting • Rugs/Runners • Antiques & Collectibles • Garden • Local Artists

 

Open Daily 11:00 – 6:00 (Closed Tuesday)

309 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 667-8299

Cynthia.jellyfish@gmail.com

https://www.jellyfishventura.com/

 

Art & Entertainment

John Nichols Gallery

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Since 1984, the John Nichols Gallery has been exhibiting and promoting vintage, vernacular and contemporary photography. Custom framing and archival services available.

Services - Non-Food

JSG Law Group

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Specializing in personal injury and food freedom, Julie Gerard has 30 years representing plaintiffs in accidents, medical malpractice cases and environmental law. She is also a Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund™ attorney defending the rights of family farms and protecting consumer access to nutrient-dense foods.

LightGabler Law

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LightGabler is a 14-attorney law firm that works with employers to develop proactive strategies to enhance workplace productivity and avoid employment disputes. LightGabler guides employers on strategic compliance with current laws governing all areas of employment including wage and hour issues, training, discipline, disabilities and documentation.

Monica Ros School

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Monica Ros School has been providing a magical beginning to education for generations of Ojai’s children. For 75 years, Monica Ros School’s mission has been to expand a child’s natural passion for learning in a setting that celebrates Ojai’s natural beauty.

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Oak Grove School

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Inspired by the original intent and statement of philosophy left by the school’s founder J. Krishnamurti, the mission of Oak Grove School is to assist students in developing those qualities of mind, heart, and body that will enable them to function with excellence, care, and responsibility in the modern world. In addition, it is the intention of the school to offer a place where the whole community can inquire together into the perennial questions of humankind and explore an approach to life that is whole, mindful and intelligent.

 

Our approach to learning from Pk through College Prep, emphasizes depth over coverage, project-based learning, a model of student-as-worker/teacher-as-coach, a genuine appreciation of each student’s unique capabilities, and the balance of traditional assessments with authentic assessment practices such as portfolios, demonstrations of learning and student exhibitions.

 

Otis Bradley Company, Inc.

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Otis Bradley is a custom home designer, providing architectural design and project planning for remodels and new construction. For over 30 years, Otis has designed and built everything from shacks to mega mansions. An experienced green builder, Otis is passionate about home building in all different architectural styles and levels of green.

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Coffee & Tea Houses

Kay's Coffee Shop

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Established in 2013, this family owned and operated coffee shop and bakery proudly serves locally roasted coffees and premium organic loose leaf teas.  Homestyle baked goods are freshly made from scratch. Two convenient locations.

www.facebook.com/kayscoffeeshop

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Catering & Meal Delivery, Cooking Classes, Programs & Schools, Restaurants

La Dolce Vita Ristorante & Lounge

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Featuring Italian and Mediterranean fusion cuisine, gluten-free options, and newly remodeled 1901 bar, La Dolce Vita Ristorante serves lunch and dinner, with entertainment on weekends. Located in Historic Heritage Square, the restaurant also offers on- and off-site catering and a full schedule of cooking classes.

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Wine, Beer & Liquor Shops

Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop

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With 20 revolving beer taps, including a gluten-free tap, four wine taps and non-alcoholic beverages, everyone is sure to find something that is pleasing to their taste buds. The bottle shop has over 300 distinct beers from around the U.S. and the world and small-lot wines.

Delicatessen, Groceries & Markets, Juices & Juice Bars

Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins

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With county locations in Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins is a specialty grocer providing its many happy patrons with 100% organic produce. Stores also have a fresh deli and juice bar, and natural vitamins and herbs.

Rainbow Bridge

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Rainbow Bridge provides a wide range of healthy and natural products. The market has specialty foods, chemical-free personal care items and an array of vitamin and mineral supplements. The deli offers salads, sandwiches, juices, smoothies and hot foods. Also a pet and gift boutique. 211 & 215 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-646-4017 (market), 805-646-6623 (deli), 805-646-9200 (pets/gifts), RainbowBridgeOjai.com.

Activities, Fashion & Beauty, Health & Medical

Lymphatic Health Institute, LLC

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Looking for ways to boost your energy, support your immune system and combat aging? Check out Ojai’s Lymphatic Health Institute’s state-of-the-art therapeutic services. Family-owned, LHI helps people achieve overall optimal health through lymphatic therapies, cellular detoxification, bioenergetic DNA analysis with result interpretation, and more, including the HOCATT/Ozone therapy that provides ten different modalities in one 30-minute session. A wonderful way to take care of yourself, and makes a special gift to someone you love.

@TheLymphaticHealthInstitute

611 Pearl Street #B, Ojai
(805) 954-3019

www.lhi.life

 

Catering & Meal Delivery

Main Course California

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Main Course California specializes in off-site catering for private parties, corporate events and weddings. Prioritizing delicious, sustainable, from-scratch cuisine, Main Course California also prides itself on personalized service and taking care of every detail.

Pop-Up Chef & The Private Door

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Personal chef services and exclusive underground dining in Ojai. Personalized farm-to-table experiences featuring organic local meats, seafood and produce. Vegan, gluten-free and Paleo menus available. Staging, event planning and parties, too.

Butchers & Meat Purveyors

Main Street Meats

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Main Street Meats is bringing back the serious butcher shop combined with a friendly neighborhood market offering local products and deli counter. The store features superb quality meats humanly raised, processed without hormones or steroids, and as local as possible.

Novy Ranches

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All Novy Ranch cattle are only fed non-GMO grass, grass pellets, hay and a salt/mineral mix. You can find their meats at their Simi Valley retail location and at local Farmer’s Markets.

CSAs & Farm Boxes, Farms, Orchards & Mills

Mano Farm

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ABOUT THE CSA
type: Certified Organic
drop-offs/delivers: Meiners Oaks
contact: manofarmers@gmail.com

McGrath Family Farm

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ABOUT THE CSA
type: Certified Organic
drop-offs/delivers: Camarillo
contact: mcgrathfamilyfarmcenter@gmail.com

Rancho Del Pueblo

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ABOUT THE CSA
type: Certified Organic
drop-offs/delivers: Meiners Oaks
contact: farmerandcook@gmail.com

Rio Gozo Farm

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ABOUT THE CSA
type: Organic, Not Certified
drop-offs/delivers: Ojai and Ventura
contact:

Text: 805.272.5337

Email: riogozofarm@gmail.com

Bakeries & Patisseries

Marie Shannon Confections

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A purveyor of modern American baked goods from pastry chef Shannon Wright in downtown Ventura. Enjoy coffee, tea, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Also offering artisan hors d'oeuvres, custom wedding cakes, and special occasion cakes and pies.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

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Step into either of Nothing Bundt Cakes' two Ventura County locations and let the aroma of freshly-baked bundt stir your senses. Each recipe uses only the purest ingredients; fresh eggs, real butter, and real cream cheese, all to bring you bundt cake perfection.

nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/ca/ventura 

nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/ca/thousand-oaks

 

Roan Mills Bakery

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As California’s first land-to-loaf bakery, Roan Mills grows the wheat, mills the flour, bakes the bread and makes the pasta. Their new bakery is located in historic downtown Fillmore. Stop in and taste the difference. Enjoy Pizza Fridays. “We're wheating for you.”

Farms, Orchards & Mills

McGrath Family Farm

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On the Oxnard Plain since 1871, McGrath Family Farm grows everything from strawberries and baby vegetables to legumes and flowers. McGrath Family Farm takes pride in supplying its farmers' market, CSA and farm stand customers with the freshest organic fruits and vegetables.

 

Petty Ranch

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Family farming in Ventura County since the 1870's, Petty Ranch grows citrus, avocados and specialty fruits. Figs, including nine varieties, available from roughly Labor Day to mid-October. Wholesale to restaurants and caterers. Retail by appointment only.

Cafes & Bistros, Farm Markets & Stands

Mendocino Farms

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Farmers Markets

Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market

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Season & Hours: Open Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Moorpark Certified Farmers’ Market

Season & Hours: Open Fridays from 3pm  to 7pm, Year-round (rain or shine).

Newbury Park Certified Farmers' Market

Offering local produce, food, crafts, flowers and fun, the Newbury Park Certified Farmers' Market is Saturdays from 9am-2pm, off the 101 Freeway, exit Borchard.

Season & Hours: Open Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, Year-round (rain or shine, including holidays).

Ojai Certified Farmers’ Market

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Celebrating 25+ years of providing locally farmed produce, flowers and artisan foods directly to the community. Behind the Arcade in downtown Ojai.

Season & Hours: Open Sundays from 9am to 1pm, Year-round (rain or shine)

Financial Services

Montecito Bank & Trust

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Montecito Bank & Trust is the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Schedule an appointment at Montecito.bank today.

For the Summer 2020 Issue, Montecito Bank sponsored a printed page to help small businesses in Ventura County get the word out about what is happening in their businesses. Help us by continuing to support these local specialties:

Seasons Catering

Private Chef Gena Dillon

Decker Kitchen

Camarillo Cider House

Top This Chocolate

Mouthful Eatery

Flat Fish Brewing Co.

Bliss Street Baked Goods 

 

Coffee Roasters, Tea Purveyors

Moore Coffee & Tea

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Moore Coffee & Tea is a USDA-certified organic small-batch roaster, ensuring that all coffees are developed to their fullest flavor. Offering coffee samplers, green coffee beans and private labeling.

Activities, Art & Entertainment, Bees & Honey, Cheese & Dairy, Chocolatiers & Confectioneries, Cider Mills & Cideries, Event Venue, Farm Markets & Stands, Farmers Markets, Flowers & Herbs, Gardens & Nurseries

Moorpark Certified Farmers' Market

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Season & Hours: Sopen Sundays from 10a to 2 pm; Year round (rain or shine)

Catering & Meal Delivery, Cooking Classes, Programs & Schools, Services - Food

Morsels As You Wish

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A full-service culinary firm providing catering, cooking classes, and cooking parties at private and public venues. Committed to providing food experiences that exceed expectations for quality, service and knowledge.

Retail - Non-Food, Services - Non-Food

Museum of Ventura County & Agriculture Museum

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Through its collections, exhibits and educational programs, downtown’s Museum of Ventura County celebrates the history, art and culture of Ventura County and the Channel Islands. Santa Paula’s Agriculture Museum focuses on the county’s rich farming history and industry.

Restaurants

Nocciola

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Nocciola, Italian for “hazelnut,” offers fine Italian dining, featuring local organic produce, humanely raised meat, wild fish, homemade pasta, and wines from California and Italy. Patio seating available with views of the Topa Topa Mountains.

Ojai Ranch House

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The historic Ranch House serves up entrees by Executive Chef Sean Kingsbury and features homemade breads and desserts, fresh vegetables and house-grown herbs. A 13-time Wine Spectator Grand Award recipient and “100 Most Romantic Restaurants” honoree by Conde Nast and Open Table. 

Olivella & Vine + Wallace Neff Heritage Bar at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

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Welcome to the best of California with world class valley-to-table cuisine. Be among the first to enjoy Olivella — the resort's authentically re-imagined signature restaurant — an adventurous California take on Italian gourmet. Or, drop in to vintage Ojai at the Wallace Neff Heritage Bar for a signature classic cocktail.

Olivella at Ojai Valley Inn

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Welcome to world class valley-to-table cuisine. Enjoy Olivella — the resort's authentically re-imagined signature restaurant — an adventurous California take on Italian gourmet, both traditional and modern. Awarded Forbes Travel Guide 4-Stars and Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.

Osteria Monte Grappa

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Local, farm-fresh fare, new-rustic Italian cuisine and always-fresh seafood. Full bar and a wine list featuring local and Italian wines. In the historic Arcade.

Cafes & Bistros, Coffee & Tea Houses

NoSo Vita

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Kitchen & Home, Retail - Non-Food

Nutmeg's Ojai House

Website

A super natural boutique, Nutmeg's Ojai House features functional art for heart and home. Specializing in American made, fair trade, recycled, spiritual and organic items; vintage cards and crystals. Astrologer Sarah Kalvin on Sundays and intuitive readers Tuesdays-Sunday, drop-in or by appointment.

Retail - Food

Ocean Ranch Organics

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With a passion for creating unique, healthy, and authentic foods Ocean Ranch Organics was started after years of having clients requesting granola to go. Designed to energize athletes ORO granola is loaded with nutrition and bursting with bold flavor.

Patagonia Provisions

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Reinventing the way food is grown to nurture the planet, Patagonia Provisions foods are the products of forward-thinking farmers, ranchers and fishermen who embrace regenerative growing methods that restore our resources. Organic grains, soups, cereals, buffalo jerky, fruit & nut bars and smoked salmon. Available at Great Pacific Iron Works in Ventura, Patagonia stores and online. 

www.PatagoniaProvisions.com

Activities, Art & Entertainment, Bakeries & Patisseries, Bees & Honey, Butchers & Meat Purveyors, Cheese & Dairy, Chocolatiers & Confectioneries, Coffee Roasters, CSAs & Farm Boxes, Education & Food Literacy, Event Venue, Farm Markets & Stands, Farms, Orchards & Mills, Fish Markets, Fisheries & CSFs, Flowers & Herbs, Food Carts, Stands & Trucks, Gardens & Nurseries, Ice Cream Shops, Oils & Spices, Retail - Food

Ojai Community Farmers' Market

Website

Season & Hours: Open Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm; Year-Round

Hotels, Inns & B&Bs

Ojai Deer Lodge

Website

Serving up the authentic Ojai experience for over 80 years, Ojai Deer Lodge works closely with local farmers to bring fresh seasonal produce from their farms to your plates. The bar has 20 rotating craft beer taps, pours California wines and offers locally distilled craft spirits. Full schedule of live local entertainment.

Education & Food Literacy, Health & Medical, Oils & Spices, Retail - Non-Food, Services - Non-Food

Ojai Energetics

Ojai Energetics believes in being a catalyst for good. They employ a non-negotiable, triple bottom line policy of putting people and the planet before profits while being fiscally successful. They believe that “We are the change we want to see in the world.” They strive to run their company with these values, exemplified by opting to run their servers using wind energy and ensuring access to CBD products for those who cannot always afford them.

 

They’re adamant about building relationships with the farmers who grow the ingredients they use in their full-spectrum CBD oil, ensuring fair trade wages and only supporting regenerative farming practices.

They’re an ethics-driven health and wellness cannabis technology company with a primary focus on the organic and science-driven nutraceutical and medical sectors. They bring ancient healing products to new life using modern innovations at an affordable level, never compromising the quality of their water-soluble CBD oil. They provide CBD users with a dependable bridge to optimal living, promoting everyday health and healing.

Their retail store in Ojai has a certified organic CBD elixir and other wellness products, as well as an acupuncture clinic. “We are passionate about educating people on the benefits of CBD, so come ask us all of your questions!”

 

805-646-5586 

877-774-4531

236 W Ojai Ave. #100

www.OjaiEnergetics.com 

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Restaurants

Ojai Harvest

Website

A collaboration between restaurateur Spoon Singh, interior designer Channon Roe and Ojai Valley chefs and farmers created this rustically styled bohemian bar and restaurant. Enjoy craft cocktails, draft beer, wine and the fresh taste of local, organic, farm-to-table fare.

Event Venue

Ojai Holiday Home Tour & Marketplace

Website

The Ojai Festivals Women’s Committee invites guests on a tour of four distinctive Ojai Valley homes celebrating the art of living and unique approaches to celebrating the festive seasons. The 20th Holiday Home Tour, held Nov. 12–13, is known for highlighting architectural contrasts within the Ojai Valley.

Farms, Orchards & Mills, Oils & Spices

Ojai Olive Oil Company

Website

Ojai Olive Oil cultivates eight olive varieties organically on a heritage grove planted in 1880. The olives are hand-harvested in the fall and milled within hours. Stored in stainless steel bins, the award-winning extra-virgin olive oils are bottled throughout the year. Ojai Olive Oil recently earned honors for “Best Small Business in Ojai for 2015” and “Best Olive Oil Tasting Room in Ojai”, and has ranked number 1 for "Things to Do in Ojai" on TripAdvisor. Tasting room open Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm; free talks and tastings Wednesday 1–4pm and Saturday 10am–4pm. 

Activities

Ojai Pixie Month

Website

Month of April. The Ojai Visitors Bureau spearheads this fifth annual month-long party featuring Pixie tangerine-packed activities, tours, lodging packages, and special menu items at bars and restaurants. Check website for details.

http://www.ojaivisitors.com/ojai-pixie-tangerine-event 

Ojai Playwrights Conference

Website

Every August, selected playwrights gather in Ojai to collaborate with actors, directors and dramaturgs to refine their visions and present public readings of their new plays for audience feedback during the Summer New Works Festival. Their 20-year Celebrity Show and Gala Dinner take place Saturday, Apr. 8, at 4pm and 6pm, respectively.

Ojai Valley Lavender Festival & Frog Creek Lavender Farm

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2019 marks the 16th and final year for this festival celebrating all things lavender. June 29, 10am–5pm. And visit Frog Creek Farm for U-pick lavender; 10am–5pm.

Ojai Wine Festival

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Taste wines from all of California’s unique growing domains in one beautiful lakeside location at The 34th Annual Ojai Wine Festival! 

Explore an exceptional group of award-winning boutique wineries, garagiste winemakers as well as world-renowned wine producers sampling their wines. Over 35 local, regional, and international craft beers will be available for tasting as well. Enjoy an enchanting silent auction and browse talented artisans’ fine jewelry, art, home décor pieces and accessories while live music plays from local dance band Area 51. A selection of local culinary creations will also be sold on-site.  

All proceeds directly support various charitable causes of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.ojaiwinefestival.com 

 

Oxnard Restaurant Week

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“Tacos, Treats and Tastings,” a week-long celebration of Oxnard’s culinary culture, takes place Jan. 18–27. The event’s participating partners will feature unique offerings such as signature taco menus, special treats and featured beverage tastings. With its focus on the diversity of Oxnard’s cuisine, enjoy a vibrant multicultural experience.

For more info: VisitOxnard.com/RestaurantWeek

Pier Under the Stars

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24th annual fundraiser by Pier Into The Future benefits the historic Ventura Pier. This unique opportunity to sip beverages while tasting food and desserts from local restaurants with the Pacific Ocean and Ventura Pier as backdrops, also offers live music and dancing. Oct. 6, 5pm.

Farms, Orchards & Mills, Non-Profits & Organizations

Ojai Pixie Tangerines

Website

The Ojai Pixie Growers Association is composed of over 40 family farms growing sweet, seedless Pixie tangerines in the Ojai Valley. Pixies ripen in March, and the Ojai Pixie Growers sell them wholesale and direct for as long as there is fruit to sell, usually in May or June.

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars

Ojai Pub

Website

This local's gastropub features plant-based dishes paired with a craft beer list including renowned beers like Pliny the Elder from Russian River. We offer a little something for everyone- vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Try world famous buffalo cauliflower, Impossible burgers and other plant based menu items. 

Family and dog friendly. No reservations necessary.

Join us and play games on the patio with a cold local kombucha.


For more info visit OjaiPub.com.

Activities, Bakeries & Patisseries, Cafes & Bistros, Event Venue, Restaurants

Ojai Rotie

Website

Nestled in Ojai’s historic downtown, chef/farmer-driven, casual patio restaurant offers Lebanese-French rotisserie chicken, freshly baked sourdough, innovative side dishes, plus a wine list highlighting the “Ojai Appellation”. The feel is fun, energetic, and evokes a perfect picnic.  The shaded landmark patio is suggestive of unfussy pleasure –what people might think of as an Ojai state of mind.

805-798-9227

OjaiRotie.com

Non-Profits & Organizations, Services - Non-Food

Ojai Valley Directory

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The Ojai Valley's #1 information resource guide since 1926, the Ojai Valley Directory is the Ojai Valley's own "local search engine." Shop local, invest in the community and help the local economy. The Directory is in print, online at www.VisitOjai.com and download the App by searching Visit Ojai in the Apple and Google Stores.

Travel & Leisure

Ojai Visitors Bureau

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Just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, the village of Ojai is known for charming boutiques, renowned galleries, bistros and winetasting rooms.  Nestled in a scenic valley, Ojai is an ideal place to restore, rejuvenate and celebrate the outdoors. Visit in April and experience Ojai’s Pixie Tangerine Month.

Gardens & Nurseries

Otto & Sons Nursery

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Known for their immense selection of roses with over 800 varieties annually, Otto & Sons also provides a comprehensive selection of fruit trees and berries, including stone fruit, apples, citrus, avocados, cherries and eight varieties of blueberries, specially bred for our climate.

Rincon-Vitova Insectaries

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Rincon-Vitova is Ventura County’s resource for biological control, growing beneficial insects and supplying mycorrhizal inoculants, insect-attracting seeds and other organisms
to support farmers and gardeners in organic pest control. RVI emphasizes building diversity and conserving natural enemies for cost-effective, sustainable control programs.

Non-Profits & Organizations, Services - Non-Food, Travel & Leisure

Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Located on the Pacific Ocean between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Oxnard offers the perfect getaway spot. Enjoy pristine beaches, whale watching trips, wild-life cruises to the Channel Islands National Park, water sports, PGA-ranked golf courses, fun-filled festivals, award-winning wineries and world-class dining from around the globe.

Bars, Pubs & Wine Bars, Groceries & Markets, Restaurants, Wine, Beer & Liquor Shops

Paradise Pantry

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In the heart of downtown Ventura, the owners and staff of Paradise Pantry pride themselves on serving the freshest food available from local farmers, fishermen and ranchers.

Chef Kelly Briglio’s full service restaurant makes everything from scratch with amazing salads, sandwiches, mac and cheese, soups, appetizers plus dinner specials.

In the Wine Shop, Wine Curator Tina Thayer displays 2000 bottles of wine that showcase vintners, varietals and selections that are unusual, delicious and perfect for pairing — a Paradise Pantry specialty.

Over 150 cheeses from all over the world are found in the Cheese Counter and the trained mongers make the choosing of cheese a delight and an adventure.

The attached Artisan Market has a continually changing collection of local vendors bringing foodie delights, tools, shopping bags, aprons and so much more.

Paradise Pantry loves their community and adores you - their customers.

Visit soon. Visit often.

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Catering & Meal Delivery, Event Venue, Travel & Leisure

Plated Events at Limoneira Ranch

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Chef Jason Collis of Plated Events marries his fresh, inspired cuisine with one of Southern California's most idyllic and stunning settings: The historic Limoneira Ranch, established 1893. Providing full-service catering and event production amid views of avocado and citrus orchards in Ventura County's beautiful Heritage Valley.

Breweries

Poseidon Brewing Company

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Poseidon Brewing is a small, local, veteran-owned craft brewery making a variety of beer styles. Visit the tasting room or take a growler to go.

 

Services - Non-Food, Supplies

Progressive Land Management

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Providing quality grove management and consulting since 1987. Progressive Land Management helps local growers revitalize their orchards, and increase yields and revenue by focusing on soil health through cost-effective input strategies and cultural practices.

Juices & Juice Bars

Pure Wild, Co.

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Ojai based PureWild Marine Collagen Infusions combine fresh organic juices like Blueberry, Lime, and Mango with the best clean marine collagen source and high quality filtered water. The delicious results are enhanced with adaptogen botanicals to boost functionality.

PureWild Marine Collagen Infusions come in recyclable glass bottles with metal caps—no plastic is used in packaging our drinks.

All of our drinks are Kosher certified, gluten free and made with clean, organic, non-GMO ingredients.

Our wild marine collagen is sustainably harvested from deep cold North Atlantic waters off the coast of Nova Scotia.

PureWild comes in 3 refreshing flavors:
Mango Turmeric: Bone Builder / Brain Booster
Blueberry Holy Basil: Joint Support / Stress Soother
Lime Agave Ginseng: Heart Health / Energy Lift

For more information visit PureWildCo.com.

 

Coffee Roasters

Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters

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Buying only the highest quality coffee, responsibly sourced through direct trade, Ragamuffin roasts in small batches and methodically hand brews. They pour their hearts into their craft and admit to geeking out a bit, because they just love sharing great coffee.

Bakeries & Patisseries, Cafes & Bistros, Coffee & Tea Houses, Coffee Roasters, Supplies

Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters

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Activities, Bakeries & Patisseries, Cafes & Bistros, Coffee & Tea Houses, Coffee Roasters, Retail - Food

Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters

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"We are relational beings. To live happy, healthy lives, we need to be connected to people who will share the big and the little moments of life with us. We need all kinds of relationships with all kinds of people because our relationships are what give our life meaning. It’s not always easy to stay connected in our busy world but it is important; so how do we do it? How do we find meaningful connection when we are busy chasing our dreams? 

We start with coffee. Coffee naturally brings people together. It is a neutral starting place that most people enjoy and we believe that sharing a good cup of coffee is a great way to start building relationships.

At Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters we understand that your time is valuable and we believe you deserve to spend it making memories - but not at the cost of choosing the best. That is why get to know our farmers and ethically source from the top 5% of the worlds coffee; we roast fresh weekly; we make all of our syrups with organic cane sugar and the best, pronounceable, ingredients; we bake fresh Gluten Friendly pastries that are so good you’d never know they are gluten free. We offer incredible avocado toast, the best cold brew in town, and an ever growing list of collaborations with local breweries, distilleries, and restaurants. 

We make coffee easy so that connecting is easy because we believe that the simple act of sharing good coffee leads to building relationships and enjoying life!"

Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters Website

 

Cheese & Dairy, Specialty & Artisanal Shops

Reine Vegan Cuisine

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Premium, gourmet, certified vegan cheese made in Ventura with organic ingredients and no dairy, soy, gluten or fillers. Aged 30-60 days. Visit our website for local retail locations or order online.

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Cafes & Bistros

Relm Wine & Beer Bistro

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This eating and drinking establishment’s aim is: Relax, Enjoy and Laugh More. Relm provides a casual ambience in which to learn about and enjoy wines and craft beers paired with small plates. Open Tue–Sat at 4pm. Happy Hour all night on Tue and 4–6pm on Wed–Sat. Live music on weekend nights. 

 

Activities, Cafes & Bistros, Juices & Juice Bars, Retail - Food, Specialty & Artisanal Shops

Revel Kombucha Bar

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An experience your whole body will revel in!

Brewing jun kombucha is a craft taken very seriously in Ojai. Each ingredient is hand picked. Every detail is accounted for right down to the music played during fermentation. This is your chance to experience the finest jun kombucha, fresh on tap.

Though Revel is known for its delicious beverages, it also has a strong following of acai enthusiasts. Fresh fruit. Sprouted granola. Mouthwatering drizzles. Fully organic. It is a treat you won't regret!

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