I try to shop local businesses as often as I can. I found this shop walking on Main Street in…read moreDowntown Santa Paula. The owner said she'd been here since December, and hopefully she'll do well. Santa Paula needs this! It's a cute, little, shop similar to a Hallmark. Greeting cards, bookmarks, mugs, key chains, things like that. I found a Mother's Day gift for my Mom and will be back again when I'm in the neighborhood.

Beautiful shop. Great place to find a gift! Love the baby items, fun things for the home and…read moregreeting cards. I just recently found a perfect baby gift.

This is my go to for any occasion. I love coming in and looking and finding everything I didn't…read morecome in for!! Xoxo The ladies are so helpful and creative. It's like eye candy, colors, patterns, bright! Love this place!

This colorful brick and mortar store is a must visit if you love home decor…read more They offer local artisanal goods, botanical essentials, and unique items, such as a whole cherry pie candle! It looked good enough to eat. They also had avocados, lemons and other candles in the form of food. Very well detailed and they smelled good. Everything is made of high quality but still affordable. There's so many great products they off here! I had my eye set on several things. I can't wait to come back.

What a cool shop! Everything was so colorful, unique and well-made. This is a perfect place to buy…read morea special gift for someone. They especially have great hats and cool hammocks. I purchased a beautiful tote bag for myself and a mug made by local high school students as a gift. My husband, friend and I really enjoying talking to Martha and hearing her story. We hope everything works out for her and her family in these crazy times.

Such a cute shop towards the end of Main Street that I stumbled into while taking a stroll. So glad…read moreI found this spot . There's so many hat options, handmade jewelry and so much more ! Martha was so welcoming too and easy to talk to.

I stopped in here looking for archival paper tape. I didn't quite find what I needed, but found…read moretape that was acid free and used that for my project. The main difference being I think this tape is stickier and could cause slight damage to my antique papers. But I couldn't find anything better locally so at least it's acid free... Ojai Creates is a small shop with an average or light selection of art supplies. That said, they do carry things other people don't, and that's what I came here for. The woman behind the counter was polite and friendly and helped me find their options for tape. Parking on site and the shop was clean and well lit. I'd stop in here again if I need nice art supplies.

The business owner Jill is so incredibly sweet and helpful! The shop had everything I was looking…read morefor. I just visited the new location (114 N Padre Juan Ave Ojai, CA 93023. About a 10 minute drive from the original location) and I was absolutely stunned. When I found out earlier this year that the original location was closing due to the new building owners I was so bummed, and so were many others in the Ojai community. But after visiting the new location, I'm so happy it happened because it is beautiful and so much more spacious! Thank you Jill for keeping Ojai Creates alive and for keeping an art store in Ojai Valley, because there are many of us who want to shop locally!!

I absolutely love going into the pottery gallery at the harbor. They have so many great pieces and…read moreartists that show here. They have unique pieces to modern. Today they took the gallery outside to Ojai! They had a really fun pottery market at Libbey Park in Ojai. The park is beautiful with lots of shade and a water fountain with the artists all around showing their creations! It was such a fun event to meet the artists. You can also ask them to do custom work! I am so glad I went! I will definitely go again next year. And then it's fun to walk around the small town of Ojai. But if you missed the event you can definitely see a lot of the artists at the Ventura Harbor at the gallery.

My experience while visiting this place bothered me so much omg…read more I was in here with my fiancee and we were looking around for a while. They are a small gallery that carries work by several different artists from the area, which is really cool. My fiancee and I were in Ventura for a long weekend and we found this place while walking around the harbor village. While we were browsing, we overheard one of the employees/artists speaking insanely rudely to another customer. This place is super small so it was really easy to hear the entire conversation (and it was also so uncomfortable, because this was all you could hear, they don't play any music or anything so it was really quiet inside). This other customer had approached an employee/artist who was talking to another employee who was re-stocking shelves. She asked about a few specific pieces she was interested in, so the artist came over to look at those pieces. The customer asked if they ever do bundled pricing for patrons who wanted to purchase more than 2 items from the same artist. The artist/employee/person answering her questions got SO offended and started talking down to her immediately, saying that this is not that type of place and that "they've been here for 30 years and they've NEVER needed to do any sort of price reductions," blah blah blah. She literally yelled at this poor lady for like, 10 minutes lol Like throwing a hissy-fit... over nothing. That's such a normal, non-offensive question to ask lol Galleries and studios in LA do specials all the time; there's nothing weird or offensive about that question. After all that, the woman politely was like, "oh okay, that's totally fine, i was just wondering, thank you." lmao literally she was way too nice; i would not have been that nice to her lol ALSO-- after yelling at her, we realized that SHE was the artist of the pieces that that woman had wanted to purchase! (Said her name was Ellen, btw) So like, not only was this employee super rude for no reason, but that was how she spoke to someone who happened to be interested in her work. So pretentious, so pompous, istg. After that poor woman who got yelled at left the shop, my fiancee and i were about to leave when we hear the two employees bad-mouthing her right in front of us-- you know, two people who were still in the store, who might have purchased something. Such insanely bad etiquette. These two employees/ artists were like, in their 60s, too-- you'd think they would have grown out of acting like catty middle schoolers a long time ago. Sadly, this place has idiots like this running it, otherwise it would be such a great spot. I would never go in again.

We visited Ojai House today and were amazed by all the selection! We left with so many tuning…read moreforks, sound bowls and crystals. The employee was very kind and extremely helpful. I received a 20 minute reading as well from the guest Psychic, Tamara and she was absolutely phenomenal. The real deal! This shop is full of so much healing energy and peaceful energy. On top of that, they have very clear moral values and support the right things. Love to see that with a business! Last but not least, the pricing was extremely fair and the employee wrapped everything so carefully for us. Wish we were local to Ojai, because we'd be here every week! Hope to visit again in the future.

While soothing music plays in the background, one can get enchanted by all the merchandise types…read morethroughout the entire store. Everywhere one looks, there are items that catch your eye as the inventory is vast and substantial. Ojai House offers a plethora of gem & mineral items in raw form to intricate designs. Besides crystals and gems, one finds an extensive selection of metaphysical and new-age items. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Browsing is unhurried and a calming experience at the Ojai House.

In a world where technology has sped ahead, often leaving behind the simplicity of human…read moreconnection, places like Nanni and Deeda's Toys are a refreshing reminder of what we've lost--and what we can still reclaim. Remember those days when a pile of bikes in someone's front yard meant kids were gathering for an afternoon of play? It's the kind of childhood experience that's hard to find in today's digital age, where our kids connect more through screens than in person. Walking into Nanni and Deeda's felt like stepping back in time, where the joy of shared play and discovery reigns supreme. It's a gaming 'playground' for all ages, offering not just toys and games but a space to interact, laugh, and create memories face-to-face--something e-connections simply can't replace. Whether you're introducing your kids to the kind of fun you had growing up or rekindling your own love for board games and hands-on creativity, this place is a beacon of hope. It's proof that some things, like the pure magic of play, don't have to be left in the past.

Great selection of toys both new and nostalgic! Friendly service and reasonable prices. Love this…read morelittle shop! Shop local!

Jellyfish is the kind of store I like to find on a Main Street when I visit the area. It has…read morepersonality, fun, unique gifts, great decor, nice to browse and shop at! The place is cute, with a nice array of merchandise and a vintage feel. You can find nice soaps here, candles, home decor, jewelry, linens, cool kitchen towel, some furniture, a bit for everybody. Some products are gently used, but everything is of good quality. Great place to grab something for your home or get a gift for family and friends. Nice boutique, good customer service, charming decor!

Love this lovely little shop. Something for everyone. Staff are cheerful and welcoming. Simply…read moregorgeous!