Came here weekend of July 24-27 for family reunion and overall was a fun event. They do have water…read moreparks, lazy river, lake fishing, etc so lot to do for most. I gave 4 stars because it seemed more resort than nature setting like Big Sur we did few years ago. Time and place for everything and was still fun seeing family that we haven't seen in awhile.

We have been coming to Lake Casitas every year for the past 10 years, reserving an entire section…read morefor our annual family camping trip. Sadly, this was by far the most disappointing experience we've had. The campground was extremely busy, but that's all the more reason for proper maintenance. The bathrooms were consistently dirty throughout our four-day stay. The Full trash bag (1) sat in the same can for days, the urinals were filthy, the floors were disgusting, and the showers had yellow, mold and spider webs. Based on the condition, it didn't appear they were being cleaned regularly. We also dealt with wasps the entire time. There were at least two active nests on site restroom, making it uncomfortable and concerning for families with children. We frequently saw staff driving around the campground, but on several occasions they simply sat in their vehicles for a while and then drove away without addressing overflowing trash or the condition of the restrooms. Even the rental boats looked poorly maintained, which made them feel unsafe to use. After a decade of making wonderful memories at Lake Casitas, it was heartbreaking to see the campground in such poor condition. We truly hope management invests more attention in cleanliness, maintenance, and guest safety because this campground has so much potential. Unfortunately, this visit left us extremely disappointed.

Always a nice time here…read more First, a beautiful drive up the 33. Gorgeous curvy road. Views go on forever! Parking is easy on the road into the Rose Valley campground or pay day use to come inside the campground. Walk to falls is from a marked trail within the campground. Less than a 1/2 mile to the falls. Rated very easy! Sometimes there is water. Sometimes not so much. Swim opportunities along the creek. Thomas Fire scars still visible 6.5 years after the fire which was on December 4, 2017. Today is 7.7.2024.

I love Rose Valley! Lions camp upper and lower lions camp, lower lion's camp always had bears…read more Mamma and babies playing in the stream catching fish. They stock trout there. It's beautiful. I just went to the Damb and it was pretty low. I can't wait for the rain to come on Thursday!

This review if purely for the snack bar. I got the chicken sandwich and the patty was one of those…read morefrozen rubbery hormone filled tasting flat chicken breast patties. The sandwich tasted overwhelmingly of pickles, the lettuce was stale and the bread was dry. My husband and father moderately liked their food. The tomatoes on the side salad were delicious and plentiful. The pictures make it look good! But it's not that good. The onion rings were deliciously fried I'll say.

After checking the schedule and finding the perfect day to escape the heat and take a nice dip in…read morethe pool. I show up to Ojai Valley Athletic Club to purchase a day pass. Only to be shown complete disrespect. It's perfectly fine that day passes are not sold any more, but the way the Front Lady looked me up and down and said " This is a private club that you are not apart of", really upset me. Fine by me I don't wanna be apart of you uptight, overpriced vulgar "private club". Sounds like a cult to me ‍

My two brothers and I spent the long Thanksgiving weekend in Solvang and decided to end our trip…read morewith an ATV tour in the Santa Barbara mountains before heading back to L.A. Best decision ever! Although getting to the meeting point was a bit scary as we drove 15 mph through winding roads next to steep cliffs, the views were nice and the ATV experience was totally worth it! We gave ourselves plenty of time to get lost and it took us about 1.5 hours to get to the checkpoint. Luckily Google Maps was on the entire time and we even had an hour to kill on top of the mountain before our 12:30pm appointment. (Also had screenshots of the directions in case we lost service). Upon arrival, we met with the two girls who were wearing face masks and face shields so we felt safe. They had all the sanitizing stuff. They checked us all in, gave us each a mesh covering for our head, pairs of gloves, goggles and helmets. They offered different insurance plans (just like a rental car company), each ranging in price. Then, they walked us over to the ATVs where Jorge was our tour guide. He asked us if we've ever rode before and taught us how to use the automatic ATVs and made us feel comfortable and safe. (Throttle was on the right handle bar and brakes on the left. Second brake was a foot pedal). We drove on wide and narrow trails, over some fun rocky areas, kicking up lots of dust, and he took photos of us the entire time. This was a great family bonding experience and we're all still talking about how fun it was and want to do it again. Know Before You Go: It gets dusty so wear clothes and closed toe shoes that you're ok getting dirty. Give yourself plenty of time to drive to the location because the last thing you want to do is rush through the scary mountain roads. 10/10 would definitely do this again!

DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY -- TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE- Location in Tracy- Northern CA…read more We booked a mountain ATV ride with Enjoy the Mountain ATV in July 2026, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. The first red flag was that the company did not provide a phone number, making it difficult to get help or clarification when we needed it. We followed their directions exactly and arrived 30 minutes early. We parked in the designated lot as instructed by the person at the gate, but our guide never came to meet us. We eventually had to drive into the park ourselves and locate the guide, who was parked on the side of the road. There was no clear signage identifying the company or where customers were supposed to check in. Once we finally found the guide, the intake process took approximately 40 minutes. After all of that, we paid approximately $700 for a ride that lasted only about 20 minutes. We were also promised pictures from the experience, but no pictures were ever provided. What made the experience even worse was the customer service afterward. Rather than taking responsibility for the poor communication, unclear instructions, lack of signage, and failure to provide what was promised, the company provided little to no accountability. For the amount of money we spent, this was absolutely not the experience we expected. Poor communication, poor organization, inadequate customer service, and failure to deliver what was promised. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this company and would strongly encourage others to consider other ATV companies before booking.

We had an incredible experience with Ninja Ninja! My son turned 4 years and we had Sensei Elan come…read morehelp him & 10 friends through some "Ninja Training" - they all had a blast and us parents really enjoyed watching it too. He was prompt, communicative, prepared, and thoughtful. Plus Jonathan was so great to work with and accommodating for possible adjustment of #s last minute. Would absolutely recommend!

what a wonderful program! So so glad I found them for my son!…read more Each sense or coach we had was incredible, and my son has loved this for years!

It's the heat of the summer this morning at 7 AM. It was a nice 70° so I took the chance to walk up…read moresignal Road to the trailhead and I was rewarded with very pleasant weather for hiking up the mountains. I chose to do the loop trail up Johns Canyon to the foothill connector and down Lucy's trail to shelf Road and back to signal Street. It only took an hour to do that loop and now I'm walking back to my homebase which is a mile from the trailhead. I didn't think I'd be doing any hiking up in the mountains during this week on my trip to Ojai, but I was pleasantly wrong. There was even a trickle of water in the stream crossing and some lovely pockets of shade where I was able to jog the trail and I actually never fell overheated even when I got home at 9:30 AM. Thank you, Ohio land conservancy for making these trails available for the community to enjoy for free and for keeping the trails in such great shape. This is a real treasure.

My husband Matt B. and I spent our twelfth anniversary in Ojai, away from our kids and dogs. We…read morewoke up from an uninterrupted night of sleep with no one to take care of, and used that surplus of time and energy for a morning hike at the Valley View Preserve. I'm a reluctant hiker, but I admit that it can be nice to go outside, especially if it makes your husband happy. This was a lovely hike, scenic and mostly relaxing. We didn't go as far as we could have, but we made it pretty deep, hiking at a leisurely pace for a little under two hours. It was peaceful, with great views, and we got ideal weather. A very Southern California paradise kind of morning. The trail was rocky and sometimes slippery, so I'd recommend hiking shoes if you have them. I wore my regular sneakers and almost slid to my demise a couple times. It would've looked bad for Matt if I'd died in a hiking accident on our anniversary. My friends would've been like, "Steph doesn't even hike." I'm glad we visited the Valley View Preserve and would recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy some outdoor time in Ojai. The trails are easy enough for a novice level hiker. Just bring water and good shoes and maybe a spouse who doesn't want to kill you.

I really like this park. The trees, the shading, the toys. I could just be here allday if I…read moredidn't get hungry. I love that is not super busy like nearby parks.

Beautiful park with sprawling grass and lots of picnic areas. The pickleball courts are awesome…read moreand the players are very friendly. There's a dog park, playground, horseshoe pits and plenty of restrooms. $2 per vehicle on weekdays, $5 on weekends/holidays.