I love what David is doing with the theater now. The movie variety is amazing for a small town. I…read morelove the speakers who come and talk about the films. The sound is great. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, very old Ojai vibe. The snacks are varied and delicious.

Did you know that this locally owned business in a historic building house free movies that are…read moresometimes first one movies? I'm visiting my daughter in Ojai and we went to the Playhouse a few weeks ago to see Marty supreme and I love this place so I checked out there screenings and I saw that song sung blue was playing which I haven't seen yet and I wanted to see. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw that it was a free screening so I registered and got myself a ticket. It was for a Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM and I was expecting a full house, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was only maybe half full. I got my small popcorn for seven dollars and a glass of water and happily sat in my seat and watched this wonderful movie in this special theater. It's so nice to be able to come to a locally owned and operated theater that is not a chain theater. They have the best snack bar I've ever seen in my life, especially for people that like old school candies and fresh organic popcorn. They even had yeast flakes to put on my popcorn, which brought back so many great memories Thanks for providing a special community gathering spot Ojai Playhouse ! You help make Ojai the happy place that it is

Dance Ojai at the Ojai Art Center is INCREDIBLE. I found out about them online when I was looking…read morefor activities for my friend's bachelorette party. I reached out to Isha from their website, and was blown away by how kind and helpful she was. I was toying with the idea of doing a private dance class, and she was eager to help, but unfortunately the timing wasn't quite right. In the end, we decided to attend the Beginners Bollywood Dance class together. I could not believe it was only $5. If I lived in Ojai, I'd be there every week, and telling all my friends about it! The class was energetic, approachable, fun, and a great work out. We had SO MUCH FUN. And Isha was an incredible instructor. She helped us take some cute pictures before the class began, and allowed our group to do the choreography together just us so we could record it. I cannot recommend Dance Ojai highly enough!

Free museum with interesting artwork from local artists. We met & spoke with two of the artists. It…read morewas fascinating speaking with Ted Gall, a well known sculptor in Ojai. He's 83 years old & he's still creating art. He told us a little about his life & his artwork. He even let us touch one of his sculpture in the glass case. We saw his art at the Ojai Valley of History and Art & the OVA arts store too. We spoke with his sister Laurie Byrne & learned about her art displayed, technique & inspirations.

It was my first visit there and I was welcomed with such respect, it felt like I was among familiar…read morefaces. I encountered numerous friendly American Legion members who made me feel like part of their community. Post 482 established the benchmark for subsequent posts in neighboring cities by emphasizing the importance of honoring all military personnel, both past and present, as well as their families. We'll be back and thank you so much for your support and beautiful hospitality. Can't wait to taste those tacos on Taco Thursdays!

The only military veteran "hang out" in Ojai....and probably one of Ojai's best kept secrets…read more Tucked deep in a parking lot off Ojai Avenue (across the street from the original Westridge Market), It's a great place for Vets to meet, have a drink, watch sports, BS and play pool. All American Legion members and their guests are welcome. Limited hours of operation - Generally MON-SAT 1PM to 8PM (later if there's a pool game happening). There are also other scheduled events - like Tuesday Bingo, Friday night dinners, and the occasional BBQ or Veteran Motorcycle run. Big patio in the back with another pool table, a BBQ pit and horseshoes....in addition to a kitchen facility and fully stocked bar.

From excitement to heartbreak. Our 6 1/2-year-old had taken several classes with Miss CeCe before…read moreand was always exited for class. She was thrilled all week to join a new acro class at Starlight Dance Academy. We even asked Miss CeCe ahead if she could join the 7-11 class and Miss CeCe said yes. At the very start of class, in front of everyone, Miss CeCe said she "wasn't advanced enough" and told her she could not continue. My daughter walked out crying, asking us why she wasn't good enough. That one moment turned excitement into tears and destroyed her confidence. No child should leave a dance class feeling unworthy. Parents -- think twice before trusting this instructor with your child's confidence.

I started dancing at starlight when I was around three years old. I'm not lying when I say I…read morecouldn't have enjoyed my experience more. I will always be grateful for my excellent teachers, they shaped me into the dancer and person I am today. I have formed bonds that will last a lifetime and formed some of my best memories in this studio. Today I am a competitive dancer and still dancing with some of my best friends. Starlight gives children an opportunity to get better at something that they love and enjoy every step of the way. I highly recommend sending your kids to this studio!

OYES is the most amazing youth theater group. We just saw Peter Pan Jr and it was the best show…read morethey've done so far. The costumes were insane, and the kids were so crazy talented. We are soooo lucky to have this studio here in Ojai!

Ojai Youth Entertainer Studio puts on some really impressive shows. You can tell they care about…read moreteaching and helping young performers improve. Their productions are always well done and enjoyable to watch. They recently moved locations and now perform at the Matilija Theater, which is a bigger, 300-seat space. It definitely makes the shows feel more exciting. If you're into youth theater or want to support local talent, this group is worth checking out.

We have just returned from another family weekend retreat at Ramah, and once again had a wonderful…read moretime. I have to say that I was particularly impressed at how the staff has adapted since the very long time kitchen manager and director have changed over after almost 20 years. It just reinforces that they have their programs down to a T, and are committed to providing wonderful experiences. Ramah is most commonly known for Jewish summer camps, but check out their other programs as well!

Camp said they would do a good job of building community. They did the opposite of that for our…read moredaughter. There are strong cliques, and outsiders are shunned and ostracized. Months after the camp was over a girl asked a click of girls in my daughter's bunk about my daughter (who has lots of friends at her school and is well-liked) and they replied by expressing disgust and disdain. My daughter overheard her counselors expressing that they don't like children. So, HARD PASS on this camp. My daughter ended up disliking Judaism by association bc of this camp.

I absolutely adored their outdoor seating area! We were the first people when they opened & they…read morequickly accommodated our table of 7 + a baby. The staff was very kind (and patient) with our rowdy group. We brought pizza in from Ojai Pizza Co, which is allowed, but you just have to make sure to clean up after yourself! Wines were pretty good, I liked the Syrah and the rest of my party enjoyed the Red Blend.

We love visiting the Majestic oak Vineyard wine shop in Ojai! Not only do they serve fantastic…read morewines but they also have a great staff that works tirelessly to make your experience fun and enjoyable. Whether you sit indoors or outside it's a great time Sto sit back enjoy some wine and relax!

Thank you for supporting local theatre! WITCH was such an awesome play. We had the best time.read more

Kim helped me and my wife write our wedding vows and I cannot recommend her enough. Her process for…read moregetting your creative spark going is truly incredible. She has the perfect techniques for getting your thoughts and emotions on the page in a way that simply would not be possible on your own. Not only that, but she also takes the time to help you perform your work at the highest level, letting yourself feel grounded, in touch and connected to your piece when it comes time to share it. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Trust her process and you will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to work with her again!

We visited here on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at about 3:30PM with just a party of two…read more We joined the small tasting room with the intention of just doing a tasting; however, we ended up staying more than two hours, because they have live music every Saturday from 4pm to 6pm. They have two great options. They have a four choice wine tasting, which allows you to choose any 4 from the current list of 8. Or, you can indulge in the full monty which is where you get tastings of all wine currently on the menu. They are both very good values when comparing wine tasting rooms. The air conditioning was on, and we were happy. The music, the wine, the vibes and there was a wonderful employee working that day (I'm sorry, it's only been 24 hours and I cannot remember his name) Anyway, the whole experience was great. I would definitely return again.

Came in for a wine tasting quick wine tasting, but stayed an hour longer with additional glasses of…read morewine, great conversations, and wonderful live musicians. Great local artwork all around the tasting room and a fun painted upright piano. Our tasting host was very friendly and provided short tid bits of information of each wine. My husband did the $19 four wine pour tasting and I did the $36 Full Monte pouring of their entire eight wine tasting. I enjoyed my first Grüner Veltliner white wine, 2024 Grunay (a hint of sweetness yet still crisp to the tongue and a light body). I also enjoyed their Tempranillo red wine, 2023 Taransay (well balanced medium body, slightly on the drier side but not too much, and had some nice tannins), this is the full glass I ordered after the tasting. I was not a fan of the 2021 Soay (Red Blend of 70% Granache, 15% Petit Verdot and 15% Petit Syrah) - I really wanted to like it as I typically like this blend, however there was a strange aftertaste that reminded me of water that was rinsed in dried rice. From 4PM - 6PM on Saturdays and Sundays, there is a local musician. Today was a singer-songwriter who played both acoustic and electric guitar and was accompanied by a lovely bass guitar player. They performed a few lighter versions of rock music and a handful of originals. Overall, great value and good music.

Highly recommend stopping in for a tasting if you're in the area. My husband and I are no wine…read moreexperts... But we enjoy our fair share of wine and really enjoyed the wines here. So much so, that we signed up for a membership! Pricing is more than reasonable, in my opinion. Especially for natural and organic wine... That is so hard to find here in the states! Aaron (who I believe is the manager?) led us thru a great tasting and shared a few nice stories about the wine and the winemaker and the history of The Naturalist. Lastly- you're always going to win my heart over when you invite our dogs in!

Most importantly, this is a pure winery, which is beyond organic, which is an added plus. It is…read moreabsolute perfection! Josh was very knowledgeable. He's an Ojai local with a kind calming demeanor. He spun some vinyl, gave us some tips about Ojai, and poured our wine. I loved how he gave us alone time to sit with each other and really taste the wine instead of talking over every sip and trying to sell us what to think. I like white wine, but I cannot drink it because it always makes me slightly nauseous, but Josh assured me that this white wine would not do that. I could tell the minute I smelled it that I was going to be fine. Instead of that stainless steel I smell in white wines, I could smell fruits and florals. I've had organic wines in the past, but this winery goes way beyond that. The Naturalist is a pure winery, and that is quite rare in California. I had a hard time choosing my favorites, so I joined the club and I figured they could pick which four they'd like to send me every season. Josh said It is a very flexible club, so we were quick to join. Joining is free, deferring shipments is an option, and changing the wine choice to also, however you wish. Can't wait for our first shipment!