{"id":1936,"date":"2023-06-22T06:09:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T06:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happilylisa.com\/?p=1936"},"modified":"2023-06-29T00:32:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T00:32:38","slug":"ojai-valley-inn-our-romantic-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happilylisa.com\/experiences\/hotels\/ojai-valley-inn-our-romantic-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Ojai Valley Inn: Our Romantic Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ojai Valley Inn: Our Romantic Getaway<\/h1>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a romantic getaway that\u2019s a quick car drive from Los Angeles, look no further than the sweet town of Ojai in Ventura County. And specifically, check into the Ojai Valley Inn. Drew and I just spent two magical nights there and can\u2019t wait for our next visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ojai is a Chumash word meaning \u201cthe Nest\u201d or Valley of the Moon. The area itself is actually thought to be centered on an energy vortex that releases healing vibes for spiritual awakening. And whether or not you believe in that type of thing.\u00a0 The energy here is something you have to experience to understand…and we definitely felt a different sort of peace during our stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-131439″ type=”carousel” medias=”1941,1944,1945,1947,1946″ carousel_lg=”3″ carousel_md=”3″ carousel_sm=”1″ thumb_size=”one-one” gutter_size=”3″ carousel_interval=”15000″ carousel_navspeed=”1000″ carousel_loop=”yes” carousel_nav=”yes” carousel_nav_mobile=”yes” stage_padding=”0″ single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_padding=”2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635484365506{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]This little oasis is located just over an hour or so north of Los Angeles. The Ojai Valley Inn first opened in 1923.\u00a0 And although they refer to the hotel as an Inn…it\u2019s actually a sprawling resort with 4 pools, a world-class championship golf course (if only I knew how to play), tennis courts and the most relaxing spa. There\u2019s no need to leave the resort as there are several restaurants to choose from including a super healthy spa restaurant.\u00a0 You can also rent bikes to tour around the property or ride into town…another cute idea is to order a picnic basket and go exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n

On our first night there we had a delicious dinner at \u201cThe Oak” overlooking the property followed by \u2018smores over the open fire pits.\u00a0 Our second night was pure magic with a thunder and lightning storm.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image media=”1956″ media_width_percent=”100″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image media=”1949″ media_width_percent=”100″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635486452728{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]You can walk or ride bikes into town to explore a bit.\u00a0 We checked out the famous Barts Book Store which is billed as the largest outdoor bookstore in the world with more than 200,000 new and used books, ranging from rare out-of-print gems to well-loved paperbacks.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image media=”1967″ media_width_percent=”100″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image media=”1958″ media_width_percent=”100″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image media=”1966″ media_width_percent=”100″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635486566070{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]Another cute stop was Tipple and Ramble which is part picnic and home goods boutique and part wine and cheese bar. We stopped by during the day, but can only imagine how pretty it is at night with all the tiny lights in the trees.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-527650″ medias=”1952,1954,1951,1953,1950″ gutter_size=”3″ screen_lg=”1000″ screen_md=”600″ screen_sm=”480″ single_overlay_opacity=”50″ single_padding=”2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635487875804{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]And while we choose our visit to be a romantic getaway it\u2019s definitely a family destination as well with plenty of activities and adventure…from learning about beekeeping and honey tasting to cooking classes, soap making classes, family crafts, horseback riding, and hiking just to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Again all of this is less than 90 minutes from Los Angeles, but it truly feels like you\u2019re in another world!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]OJAI VALLEY INN
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.ojaivalleyinn.com<\/span><\/a>
\n905 Country Club Road
\n<\/span>Ojai, California 93023<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]BARTS BOOKSTORE
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/bartsbooksojai.com<\/span><\/a>
\n302 W Matilija St.
\n<\/span>Ojai, California 93023<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]TIPPLE & RAMBLE
\n<\/strong>http:\/\/www.tippleandramble.com<\/span><\/a>
\n315 N. Montgomery St.
\n<\/span>Ojai, California 93023<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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