The hike = incredible Marly = amazing…read moreThe experience = unforgettable The day we went happened to be one of the cooler days but on the plus side we weren't sweaty and grasping for water lol (which she provides!). She also provides hiking poles (which I never knew could be so beneficial-for a total body workout). We bought the GroupOn for a reasonable price. We did the Photographer's Dream and she gave some useful tips on using the features on iPhone camera I never knew what they were for. I wish we could go back again but we live on the east coast :/ The hike is worth every penny, we learned a lot from her we wouldn't have known had we gone on our own.

Marly is by far one of the kindest and most uplifting people I've ever met. Not only is her…read moreknowledge on the hike amazingly insightful, she finds a way to make it a fun experience for everyone! I went on the Sunrise Trail at Temescal Gateway Park, which I highly recommend. You don't have to be a pro to do the advanced trail; you just have to be able to walk up and down slopes which really aren't that steep (at least not on this particular trail). It's an unforgettable experience for people of all ages, as long as you can walk, so bring the kids or a friend! I don't know about you, but I'm coming back for more Hikely experiences because it was just "Wow!" the whole time.

We had an hour to kill in Ojai and decided to bike to the Ojai Meadows Preserve. It was the last…read moremorning of a relaxing weekend, and this was a great, easy activity--a scenic walk on level terrain. The weather was fine, the sky blue, the land around us green and gold. The trail was so smooth and flat I wouldn't even call it a hike, really just a leisurely stroll with pretty Southern California views. At some point, we strayed from the preserve onto the Ojai Saddle Trails, on Krishnamurti Foundation of America land. It all felt of a piece, though, with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy managing the Saddle Trails. I'd recommend the Ojai Meadows Preserve, especially if you're looking for an outdoor activity with low physical demands. It's a lovely, peaceful place, ideal for a quiet morning.

This is a nice little getaway spot that you can walk around and enjoy the nature and outdoors…read more It's not too far from the downtown of Ojai. Parking is a little tricky. There's striped lines in front of the meadows on the main street that's designated for parking. It looks like you can't park there but you can. The park itself is wonderful. Beautiful walk in the park as they say. We even saw a little gopher. The further you go inside you are greeted with beautiful flowers and wildlife. The park itself looks like a loop so you end up back where you park. Definitely a nice bit of outdoor life.

My friend brought me to this hiking spot and I was so grateful, it was lovely. I love that Satwiwa…read morehas many different hiking paths so that you can try different routes each time. This also helps to breakup the flow of hikers as you get more privacy with more routes. Satwiwa is great for beginners and intermediate hikers. There are plenty of pathways with low incline and even walkways. But if your feeling more adventuresome there were paths a little more rocky and the farther you go we could see major inclines. This hiking area appeared both bike and dog friendly. Not a lot of doggies when we came today but a few. Didn't see many dog walkway trashcans but the routes were clean and picked up after. We saw a lot of cyclists. Thankfully the major pathways are big enough for you to walk safely to the side and for people to ride down the middle on their bikes. I felt safe as you could see miles ahead and the walkways were busy (not crowded) but I never felt isolated. So if you like a more private trail maybe not for you but it was comfortable and I still felt out in nature. Beautiful sights of the hills and flowers, fresh air, and loads of walkways to travel. So glad my friend helped me find this spot and I can't wait to add this area to my regular weekend walks.

Amazing park for hiking, definitely worth the drive. Great…read moreviews, pathways are not difficult or dangerous, not many people (during the week) Will be returning soon and enjoying the outdoors.

I thought this was a hidden gem in Santa Rosa Valley, but apparently everybody knows about this…read morebeautiful trail. Once you arrive at this park, there are multiple trails to enjoy that will satisfy different hiking levels. Some of the trails at this park go into the mountains with some significant elevation. The hill canyon trail is a flat trail at this park. As it was a super-hot day, my hiking group and I took an easy, and we just did a 3.7 mile out and back trail that was quite easy and took under hour and 20 minutes to do at a causal pace. The trail followed the river, which I heard bass can be seen in the water. The trail was very pretty and relaxing. While on the trail you need to be alert. You may encounter mountain bikers zooming through the trails. Plus, you also get horseback riders in this area. On a hot sunny day you always need to be alert to snakes. At the trailhead there is a small parking lot. I heard on the weekends this parking lot gets super busy early in the morning. Not too far away there is a larger lot available. This park is worth a visit for beginner hikers as well as advance hiker. Bring plenty of water and hat as most of the area is not shaded! Happy trails!

Love love love this trail!…read more Definitely one of my go to trails. You can either hike up the mountain that has a gradual incline. This trail leads to lizard rock once you get to the top and continue on. If you keep going it will lead you to paradise falls . If you plan on going that far, plan to take a lunch and water and comfortable hiking shoes. Or take a walk across the bridge and down a pathway where you'll see the creek which is so peaceful .

Well-maintained trail system that allows you to hikes short or long as you want to make it. You…read morewent on the short hikes you will get some great views (especially outside of June gloom season). Parking is easy and it too far from freeway access. I've never seen any big wildlife out here so I'm not sure what locals might see who venture out here on a steady visitation cycle.

The first plus about this place is that they have a restroom. They are clean which is nice. We took…read morean impromptu hike and it was honestly so beautiful. At first it felt like a lot because I didn't know what to expect. They have a couple of different trails you can take and we took the easier one. It's still kicked my butt but it was definitely worth it. Now that I know what to expect I'd definitely come back on the regular. A lot of poison oak along the trails. So be aware of what plants you're touching. Some trails you go through some flower areas and there are a lot of bees but honestly they don't bother you. Make sure to take plenty of water. It's a beautiful view.

Was checking out the clearance section in little store then see a whole bin of T-shirts for 40% off…read morethen I go to buy the tshirt and no discount so I ask the cashier about the discount and she says she doesn't know About any discount which is clearly marked on the shirt and the whole bin of shirts, doesn't know what to do and then says I can do 15% I was like forget about it - it's a tiny store w limited items and they lost a sale because there's no effort to try to figure anything out - no attempt to Call to ask anyone just like lazy and I do not appreciate that, as someone who's worked a lot of Customer service I just can't believe the lack of enthusiasm to even try to Figure out the situation

The hiking trail was beautiful, offering stunning scenery throughout. The woman at the center was…read morekind and very helpful.

We went to Ojai for our twelfth anniversary and took a romantic bike ride on the Ojai Valley Trail…read more And by romantic, I mean that Matt B. is 42, and his mid-life crisis has taken the form of an intense interest in biking and hiking and other forms of being outside, and no matter how sedentary I am in my natural state, I can't risk him leaving me for a 26-year-old with a more active lifestyle. So we borrowed bikes from our hotel and set off on a ride: him with his year's worth of cyclist muscle, me with traumatic memories of huffing and puffing behind him in Copenhagen, senior citizens passing me easily on every street. The trail runs nine miles, from Ojai to Ventura. We only did part of it, turning around at Mira Monte, for fear that I might break on our way back. The way there was so pleasant and easy that I got flashbacks to a bike ride I took nine years ago with my monstrously fit friend Melissa K., from Santa Monica to Venice. I called Matt from the beach, surprised at how pleasant I'd found the ride, only to have him tell me, ominously, that the path to the beach went downhill. I barely made it back to Santa Monica, and I was only 30 then. To my relief and astonishment, the Ojai Valley Trail was different. Maybe it was the smooth, well maintained pavement, or a bit of Ojai magic, a little push from the universe for the health of our marriage. While the ride was occasionally challenging, there were nice places to stop and sit, and the trail seemed to be 90% flat or downhill both ways. It was also extremely pretty, scenic and peaceful, a perfect way to spend a temperate September afternoon. If you are at all capable of riding a bike, I'd strongly encourage you to check out the Ojai Valley Trail. It's a beautiful way to experience Southern California, and I promise it requires only the lowest level of fitness.

Ojai Valley Trail-Ventura Trail A bucket list to do since…read morefirst learning of it. It was so much fun if not humbling. I am an older back of the pack athlete but felt confident going in since elevation isn't too high(approx 800 ft). We set off on our bikes two miles west of Ojai and it was all fun and games going to Ventura as we rode through beautiful oak canopies, flew up and mostly down past meadows of mustard flowers and CA poppies; petroleum fields; beautiful home gardens; steel framed wooden bridges; and sections of Highway 33. A wonderfully cloudy day made it so much more enjoyable. We got off at Main Street only to realize I had punctured my tire so we walked our bikes over to the pedestrian promenade in Downtown Ventura to look for a bite to eat and locate a repair shop. Once we enjoyed our wonderful breakfast at Immigrant Son Cafe we walked our bikes with the idea of going to Bicycle Hub to unexpectedly findi Shigy's Bike who replaced my destroyed tire in 5min($54)! We were back in action now, fed, caffeinated and sporting a brand new front tire. We rode past amazing murals to head back toward Ojai. That coffee and carb loading prepped me well but it couldn't spare me the effort it took me to go up those small inclines and the slope of the Ojai Valley. I raced against my fitness and the clock as I tried to get us to Oak Creek Winery before last pour(4:30), but my body couldn't pull off this miracle plus I later learned there isn't bike-friendly access to this winery from the trail as I originally thought( hint hint). A must try for biking enthusiasts of all levels (I saw many e-bikes on trail even though signage states no motorized bikes should be on it).

Las Llajas is such a great hike. Dogs are allowed. Not too much of an incline…read more Plenty of mountain bikers too. We usually go in 3.5 miles to the fork where the windmill is and back out for 7 miles total. You can keep going and connect to other nearby trails for added distance. There is not much shade so it's best to go early before the heat. The trailhead is in a residential area with plenty of parking.

This is always one of my favorite low key hikes in Simi Valley when I do not feel like hiking an…read moreincline. The trailhead is tucked away in a residential area. From the road to the end, is approximately 6.6 miles. Off the main trail, there are hikes that will take you into the mountains. You can also connect this trail to Rocky Peak Trail. On the trail you will find people hiking, biking, and jogging. From time to time you may encounter vehicles as at the end of the trail there is private property. You may also encounter cows along the trail. In addition, you may see a wide range of birds, including owls, bats, coyotes, snakes and frogs/toads. Be on the look out for rattle snakes- especially when its warm and the sun is out. As for parking, there is plenty of on street parking by the trailhead.