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    Rains Department Store

    3.8 (69 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Greg T.

    Rains is an Ojai tradition. I heard that they were going to close down a few years ago, but I'm glad to see that they are still there. The staff are friendly and helpful. Most seem to have been there for many years. They have a rather eclectic selection of stock. A very nice clothing selection for men and women. Then various kitchen, yard and garden items. There are also "Ojai" specific items. Prices match the high quality items that they sell, but won't seem out of ordinary for the casual LA millionaire...

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    Sarah S.

    This is the BEST store in Ojai for all and every thing. I could spend hours in here and want to buy everything! Not only that but the employees are so kind and friendly and helpful. Ask them to order something in store and they will research into it and get it for you. Beyond how wonderful the store is, there is a rich history behind the Rain family, and the store is sprinkled with Rains antique belongings along the top of shelving and nooks up above the store.

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    Debra R.

    An upscale store with upscale prices, their selections target their Ojai market. I love all their vibrant colored clothing. It is fun just to admire their unique offerings. Their kitchen items are fun to peruse also. The store is clean, with lots of artistic items for sale. We received many offers to help us find what we were seeking, but this time we just wanted to see what caught our fancy.

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    Courtenay O.

    This is a fascinating store which drew me in with its half priced Christmas items. I purchased several. But I also bought a crab made from recycled materials for full price, and pricey olive oil for my niece. She said this is one of the few places that sells it. This is a large store, with clothes, food, souvenirs, kitchen gadgets and so much more! I would have explored for a longer time, but I wanted to see more of Ojai, and I didn't want to run up my credit card! (To Heather ?, whose note I accidentally deleted: Thanks, Heather, for alerting me to my mistake! I deleted the 3 photos on this page that were Bart's Books.)

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    Lianne K.

    Rains is the anchor of downtown Ojai shopping. It's always very tastefully arrayed with a unique blend of merchandise. The clothing selections are skewed to an older country club set, with prices to match. They are mostly in vibrant colors, though. That brings a resort feel to the offerings. They shake it up a bit with a large selection of Life is Good tees in fun designs. They carry Ojai Valley goods, including lotions and soaps. There are also some gourmet food items, garden decorations, art pieces, household gadgets. An eclectic mix! With high ceilings, it feels spacious. Full retail prices means it can be a budget buster. You'll find goods you don't see everywhere, which might justify a splurge. A bonus: They offer complementary gift wrapping.

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    Thank you for you're continued support!

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    Thank you for coming in and supporting Rains!

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    Always my first stop you need to explore to see why clothes kitchen hardware crafts and great service. Have fun and explore.

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    Wow Never been in the store we're all the employees were lovely very helpful one of a kind store thank you Rains

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