Cluff Vista Park is a sweet little park built onto what feels like a traffic median in downtown…read moreOjai. It's a pretty place, a quiet, well landscaped triangle with nice views on all sides. I guess this lot was once a gas station, and then an abandoned lot until the park was built in 2002. It seems like it was probably a big project, but a worthwhile one for the citizens of Ojai. There are benches, a water fountain, some space for just walking around and enjoying the open air. Small, but luxurious. My husband and I dropped by on our way to Nocciola across the street, and it was a lovely place for a quick stroll. We had the park almost entirely to ourselves, and it was very pleasant and peaceful. If you want a calm public spot to relax for a bit in Ojai, visit Cluff Vista Park and take a breather.

Cute little triangular corner to meditate around a native plants and these beautiful poppies. Small…read moreview of the pink mountains. Plenty of street parking. Great spot to lunch outside away from the crowd.

We had such an amazing stay! The park is absolutely beautiful, incredibly well maintained, and all…read moreof the facilities were spotless and so well cared for. Dean is doing an incredible job bringing new life to this park and making it feel like such a welcoming place for families to come back, spend time together, and enjoy the outdoors. You can really feel how much care and energy he is putting into it. We had a fantastic time, and anytime a little issue came up, Dean was immediately there to help us resolve it. He was incredibly kind, responsive, collaborative, and accommodating throughout our stay. Such a special place and a wonderful experience. We would absolutely come back. 10/10!

What's up: Staying the night here after a fun filled day picking strawberries at Underwood Farms…read more Parking: One parking spot is included within the campsite. Additional cars will require additional fee. Environment: We made a reservation for this campground ahead of time using their website. Once we got here, we drove to our numbered campsite and set up camp. The nice thing about this campground is that there is a small playground for the kiddo to play at. They also have a combination of portable toilets as well as flushing toilets (depends how far away your campsite is). They also allow RVs in a certain part of the campground. It's also open to day use for a fee. The campground ranger came by as we were setting up and welcomed us as well as gave us some campground info. What was ordered: - Campsite for one night (includes a parking spot, picnic table, and a bbq / campfire ring. Water tap is available in the campsite) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The campground was nice and there are nice views of the Ojai Valley if you head up towards one of the day use spots. Credit cards are accepted.

Great spot in Ventura county. Lots of parking (need to pay)…read more Inlet had shallow spots great for families with smaller children. I was in attendance of a blessing for haumāna by a Kumu Hula. Lots of paddlers out early in the morning. Also some folks training for triathlon. Volleyball courts. Sand dunes. Nice local spot. Clean beach.

Always a "go to" spot for us! Beautiful beach! Clean! Soft sand and great location right across…read morefrom the Harbor Village! There's a small parking lot with public restrooms and if that's full there's plenty of parking on the street or across the street as the Harbor Village lot is huge! I have to say...growing up in LA Ive always been a Malibu/Zuma Beach girl but the beaches in Ventura and Oxnard-Mandalay Shores and Hollywood Beach are much nicer-cleaner! Quieter and free parking too! Highly recommend! Local or visitor! Welcome to Ventura!

Ventura County has a few Landmarks. Two Trees, the San BuenaVentura Mission and the Ventura Pier to…read morename a few. One the most distinguished is the looming mountain range visible from all points north of the Grade, known as the Topa Topa Bluffs. The granite cliffs mark pronounced diagonal etches across the mountains face. Often when one thinks of going to the mountains, these are the mountains one had in mind. Usually when venturing into the Los Padres National Forest the highest Mecca available is Reyes Peak atop Pine Mountain road, and that is where we often end up. Indeed Reyes Peak is a sight to behold, and arguably one of the best campsites in the tri counties. But to truly reach "those mountains" the Topa Topa Bluffs, you have to do your homework. You cannot simply drive up the "33" and get there like you can with Reyes Peak. Access is available by permit only, through the Ojai Ranger station. The road to the bluffs is OHV access only; therefore a locked gate bars access from the general public. The ranger district only allows 15 vehicles up per day. Unbelievably, after roaming these mountains for decades, I had never been to the Bluffs. But a year ago, I did some research and found the way to get to the Bluffs. Once I had my permit, and access code, I headed into the forest. Arriving at the gate, I felt like a kid with a backstage pass to Disneyland. As I unlocked the gate, headed thru and locked from behind, I felt the puzzled stares from other less fortunate campers. They didn't have access! Huahhhh...Hauuhhhh! Only I did, I alone had domain over this sacred land! Sorry, back to reality. I engaged four wheel drive, and proceeded to tear up the road. There are miles and miles of off road travel to be enjoyed, steep ascents, and uneven road abound. Off the main road it splits to the left or right. To the right the road leads to a old fire watchtower. Convivebly you could camp here, but there is one site with a fire ring and bench a few miles before you get to the tower. Taking the road to the left your journey hugs the mountain edge then dips into the valley for unspoiled views of Pierda Blancas, and Rose Valley Lake. Once on the mountain edge the road ends at a trail head that will take you directly to the Topa Topa Bluffs. A mile before the road ends there is the one singular campsite. From the site, you have clear views of the Oxnard Plain, the Ojai Valley, and the Bluffs themselves, so close you can make out the diagonal ruts visible form the city. On May 23rd 2008 I visited the Bluffs for the second time. The weather did not cooperate and while we did stay the night, the temperature stayed at an icy 36f degree. Visibility was only 15-20 feet, so we did not get the views I have loved. I cannot wait to return. The solitude of the place inspires meditation, with only 2 campsites off the entire road, you can be assured privacy and silence. Just you and the bluffs.

Great views. We climbed up the Pratt Trail which gave us great views all the way up. Be sure to…read morelook for the geological stamp while you are up there . Views are spectacular. You can see the Channel Islands and Topa Topa on a clear day. Breath taking. We took the Gridley back and that was a nice and less steep trail back down.

Great visitor center with lots of knowledgeable staff onsite to answer questions…read more A really comprehensive gift shop and I picked up a book on the history of Channel Islands, a towel, a sunshirt, some postcards, and some earrings. Theres also a small outdoor garden to explore and also an overlook area at top of the building. Also, a ranger program was happening when I came here discussing the sea kelp that exist here. Bathrooms also available. Worth a stop in to learn more about the islands!

As far as visitor centers go, this one is one of the best we've been to. Located in the Ventura…read moreHarbor about a short 0.25 mile walk from Island Packers, you'll not only find a small little bookshop but a cute little display on water life with the history of the area. Great for everyone, but I'd imagine small kids would love it. A volunteer greeted us when we got there and provided us with some information about Channel Islands National Park. Very friendly and very helpful. They have a beautiful garden outside to explore. You can also go to the 3rd floor and there's a tiny overlook that, on a clear day, you can see Santa Cruz in the distance. They said there's a theatre, but we didn't have time to visit it. All in all, a wonderful visitor center that is worth a stop during your Channel Islands adventures.

A wonderful setting for a birthday trip! Gorgeous setting and very comfy room! Breakfast included…read moregreat coffee as well as cereal, toast and hard boiled eggs.

Absolutely incredible. We're in town for the Ojai art show, my mom is a vendor there and by some…read moremiracle this spot was the best deal in the area. It is literally a nature oasis, a respite from the busy and loud Bay Area. The views are stunning, so much outside space to enjoy, and tables for eating in the patio. We are in the cozy room, which has a shared restroom. Literally no issues with this whatsoever. It's in between two rooms so it's not like you have access to anyone else's room. There are microwaves and mini fridges for each room. They even have a dining room and library. Breakfast is served daily, and it has robust options. The scrambled eggs really take this to another level. Another highlight is the nature. Bunnies, owls, lizards, toads, and tons of gorgeous birds. This place is a treasure.

Even though I have been at Oxnard many times over the years it was my first time at Kiddie Beach…read morePark. I never knew about it til I saw it in an Oxnard magazine I picked up earlier from the Heritage Square. There is a small parking lot and some street parking so we don't have a problem finding a parking spot. We walked around and saw the sea lions on the shore a few feet away from where kids were swimming. I even saw a few right near them. Kind of scary. Overall a great spot to swim, kayak and paddle board for starters. Will bring back my niece soon.

Ufffff childhood memories!! Grew up coming here ! Love watching sunsets and this is a great place…read moreto see them . Also to s of cute seals . Free parking yall!!! One of my go to beaches !

My little piece of heaven on Earth. Whenever I come out here, all the stress falls away and I…read morecompletely forget everything else. Time stands still and yet flies by like crazy at the same time. It is so peaceful and quiet, surrounded by serene foothills, enchanted forests and luscious green pastures/hills. The horses are well taken care of, fed twice a day, cleaned daily for smaller stalls and weekly for the big paddocks. There's different size stalls for different monthly prices. The stables are part of an active cattle ranch, so there's oftentimes some cattle around in the hills. The options for riding out on trails are endless and so fun. Some are easy, others are demanding and challenging. I love being out here, especially early in the morning in the summer.

Just started working there for someone and so far, i like it. the manager seemed to be pretty nice…read moretoo! they have a lot of acreage (7,000) which would be amazing to explore. i recommend.