Ojai Valley Inn, historic hotel in Ojai, California
Ojai Valley Inn is a hotel in Ojai, California, built on spacious grounds with views of rolling hills in Spanish Colonial style with white walls and terracotta roofs. The property includes six restaurants, lodging ranging from updated rooms to a private five-bedroom Tuscan villa, a golf course from the 1920s, comprehensive spa treatments, and activities such as beekeeping, surf lessons, and art classes.
The inn opened nearly a hundred years ago and became a retreat for notable figures such as Judy Garland and Walt Disney. The golf course was designed in the 1920s and has hosted major golf events ever since, remaining central to the property's appeal for visitors today.
The name reflects the Ojai Valley's significance as a spiritual place for the Chumash people, and this connection shapes the property's character even today. Visitors experience this through offerings like the Kuyam Experience, inspired by Native American traditions, where guests rest in a heated mud room while listening to guided meditations.
The inn is about an hour from Santa Barbara and the main Los Angeles airport, making it accessible by car. The staff provides parking and luggage assistance, including golf carts to help guests navigate the extensive grounds.
Special lanterns light up the branches of an old oak tree on the property every evening, creating a glowing scene that guests find particularly memorable. This illuminated tree has become a distinctive feature of the place and offers an unforgettable sight for photographers and those seeking an evening outdoors.
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