Visited Ojai Olive Oil as part of our day trip from LA and really enjoyed the experience. Compared to another olive oil tasting we did in Paso Robles, this one felt a bit more fast-casual and relaxed--which honestly wasn't a bad thing at all. It gives you the freedom to taste everything at your own pace. You order the tasting first, then they give you a tray with delicious sourdough bread from a local bakery. The staff explained that the balsamic vinegars are imported, while all of their olive oils are produced in-house, except for the truffle oil since the local soil isn't suitable for growing truffles. After that, you head over to the tasting section where you can grab samplers of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars before finding a seat outside under the olive trees. The space itself is beautiful and peaceful. There were around 10 olive oils and 10 balsamic vinegars to try. My favorites were the TH (Tuscan Herbs) olive oil and the traditional balsamic. The flavored balsamics were interesting and fun to taste, though I still personally preferred the classic options. Overall, such a fun and worthwhile stop if you're in the Ojai area. Paid $20 for two people. Also, bonus points because they happily give extra sourdough bread if you need more :) read more

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There are no tastings currently. Only a store called a "tasting room." As of 1/30, the website and signs say the "tasting room" is open for business. Based on this, wife, dog and I made a three hour drive to the tasting room. Once there, staff stated tastings were paused due to permit issues for an indefinite time. Business and Professions Code 17500 prohibits false advertising to induce the public to patron businesses. Common sense and decency prohibits this. Staff offered ten percent off products and a voucher for future tasting visits. Staff stated customers should have called before arriving to confirm the website was accurate and that they had no responsibility. Staff was rude. No apologies just a stoic attitude with flippant responses. I purchased products without a tasting that was promised. Please update your website immediately. General public is being harmed. Incredibly disappointing experience. read more

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Visited Ojai Olive Oil for a friends birthday and we had a fabulous time! This place is such a fun daytime activity to do with friends or family! The tastings are all self-serve so you grab everything all at once and then find a table outside to enjoy your tastings. There is quite a bit of shaded outdoor seating as well as some tables in the trees which is so cool. You receive 20 olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings - and the tastings and sourdough bread are unlimited! Only downside, is they do not have any restrooms except for two porta potties, which was such a letdown. Overall, 5 stars and I can't wait to come back again with friends and family! Thanks, Ojai Olive Oil! read more

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This was my first time doing an olive oil tasting and I'm so glad we went here. They have a good amount of extra virgin oils, infused oils, as well as balsamic vinegars ranging from light to dark. Some of my favorites were the Tuscan, Andalucian, white truffle, garlic, and peach balsamic. They give you some delicious sourdough bread to dip them in. And yes it's unlimited. Such an awesome deal for $20 also. They have a huge outdoor area surrounded by these beautiful huge trees with tons of shade and tables to sit and enjoy. The staff here were all very friendly and we even bought a few bottles to take home. This is such a fun and unique experience to do with your loved ones. Highly recommend. read more

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What a neat little hidden gem! You can come here and be immersed in surroundings of all things olive oils. Wonderful Olive Oil tasting venue with big beautiful trees that provide a sanctuary of shade while you partake in olive oil tasting! You are given a tray with slates for all olive oil flavors as well as balsamic vinaigrettes along with a hefty slice of bread. Go have a seat under the trees (where you will also find the cutest hanging chairs for your enjoyment) and taste away. The coat for this is $40 There was a man, I believe his name was Ron that walks around giving you a little bit of history as well. Definitely include this in your things to do in Ojai. Plenty of free parking. read more

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I was already a fan of Ojai Olive Oil because my mother-in-law would gift their olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It was my first time going to an olive farm. The grounds were nice and peaceful. It was family and dog friendly. I didn't do a tasting because I was only looking for a gift. The tasting appeared to include your choice of their local olive oils and balsamic vinegars from Italy that were locally flavored. It also included some bread from a local restaurant. The customer service (5 stars) was great as they answered all my questions. I got the Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Traditional Style Balsamic Vinegar based on their gift recommendations. I was given a sample of the Traditional Style Balsamic Vinegar since I have only tried the flavored ones. I liked the rich flavor so much that I got one for myself. I also bought the Ojai Pixie Infused Olive Oil. The olive oil had a balanced essence of Ojai's signature tangerines that wasn't overwhelming. I mainly used the balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make an easy yet flavorful salad dressing or have it with bread. I wish I bought more as I'm currently savoring each delicious drop. I've seen their products sold at other spots in Southern California. It's worth a try even if you can't make it to the charming Ojai farm. read more

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The olive oil taste place is located few miles away from the old town, about ten to fifteen minutes drive. They have designated visitor parking lot, equipped with mobile toilets. Other than the tasting room and outdoor seating place, there's not much place you can walk around, mostly private area and not open to public. They have a small dog playground next to the mill room. The tasting exhibit room is clean and organized, there are tons of fresh olive oils and imported vinaigrette for tasting. It's totally worth the $15 for tasting all, you get the chance to try four extra virgins (used to be five but 1850 has been out of stock), six infused oils, and nine vinegars. My personal favorites olive oils here are Andalucian, Ojai Pixie, and Tuscan Herbs. read more

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TLDR: 5/5 - Beth and Sophia were absolute gems who are servicing a lovely experience of good tasting olive oils and vinegars at a reasonable price and homey location. I kinda won't stop talking about this place and I think the rest of my party can agree. Getting there: It was roughly 10 minutes out of main street. Our maps (Apple) were fine but I can understand the confusion. There's sort of a dead end one way so you have no choice but to go the other way so its ultimately not hard to find. It is a one way road however so drive slow. Someone will have to back up. Location: Dirt road, parking is free, no reservations needed. There's lunch tables for you to enjoy under the shade with hammocks which was actually quite breezy and not hot despite it being 92 degrees outside. Experience: 5/5 - As a party of 5 we waited while another group was wrapping up with the two service ladies. Once they were done we were generously walked through some of the history followed by the directions. They were so real with us by only getting two trays ($30 for 5 ppl then) and thank god! I love the kind of honesty and actually not wasting their product for the sake of economic gain. In fact I think 3 people could easily share 1 tray so note for yourself based on how many people you have. We didn't even fill our cups most of the way and had plenty left over. The service was just so nice and refreshing. Beth and Sophia were so kind and knowledgable of the product. Quite actually expanded our minds on what we could do with balsam. We didn't know there was even balsamic vinegar here that came with the tasting! With this knowledge I won't let you down beth, you expanded my culinary language. We each got a bag of bread (not stale btw) and followed the directions of how to go about the tasting. It was also just so refreshing to not have an alcoholic tasting and for such a reasonable price! Some of our favorites were Oil: Tuscan, Andalucian -- Infused: Lemon, Tuscan Herb Vinegar: Fig, Peach, Espresso, Pomegranate They also have soaps, lip balm, you can buy a whole pitcher worth! We left with some reasonable priced bottles (imo). I had such fun, thank you again! read more

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What a cool experience! I've never been to an olive oil farm but being able to see the groves of olive trees IRL was such a highlight. Then being able to sample all the olive oils and balsamic vinegars was like icing on the cake. They don't have gluten free bread here, but they allow you to bring your own GF option with you. I would recommend bringing a really simple GF cracker that can be easily broken into dipping sized pieces. There were sooo many kinds of olive oils to try and you can go back for refills as many times as you want. For $15 for a board, I felt like it was a great deal. Standouts included the Andalucian oil, the rosemary infused oil, the lemon oil, and the Tuscan oil. Service was a little strange at times with a few of the staff members seeming annoyed we were there. We were greeted by a woman who seemed a bit agitated by our presence which was strange. Other staff members were helpful and friendly. Reading the reviews, it appears this is not an uncommon experience with others noting the same off-putting vibe. I ended up going home with a bottle of their infused truffle oil and I've been using it on pastas, popcorn, and GF bread. It's so yummy! They also ship nationwide which is great if you aren't able to check a bag on the way home. read more

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Great place to learn all about olive oils! They offer $15 olive oil tasting on weekdays and $20 on weekends. You'll get a tray to try all 21 types of olive oil and bread (such a great combo!). Unfortunately, they ran out of the 1850 so we doubled up on one of the oils. I appreciated the staff letting us know that a tray was shareable, so for our party of four we shared one tray and it was more than enough. We still have oil leftover after we all tried everything. My personal favorites were the lemon, Tuscan herbs, and white truffle. It was my first time trying anything other than the standard olive oil (non flavored) and I really enjoyed the various infused flavors! It was a little confusing trying to find the place, but once you get to the fork based on your gps you should hang left and drive up the one way dirt road. Free parking lot parking! read more

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Had a great time sampling olive oil and balsamic vinegars! I love that they had hammocks around the area and the sampling is only ($15) for the board Their bottles of olive oil and balsamic are a bit expensive but you can definitely taste the quality. read more

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I loved this place. There are so many beautiful mature olive trees in their compound. I loved roaming around the area. The people that helped us were very informative and friendly. We had to do the olive oil tasting, it was a great deal and it came with fresh loaf of bread to dip with all the olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I definitely will come back. I came home with a couple of my favorite infused olive oils we tried. read more

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A must visit in Ojai. Very generous sampling plate with dozens of olive oils and balsamics all on one platter and only $15. Trust me, you will not feel cheated by this tasting plate. Surprisingly, we loved the imported (balsamics) the best - particularly the cinnamon pear balsamic. And the staff gave us the great idea of taking some home to try in sparkling water. Very pretty olive groves in which to chill and enjoy your tasting plate, plus explore a bit. Service was certainly knowledgeable and upfront about what was local and what was imported. Two staff members far more kind and warm than the other who was a bit more serious and bristly. They did seem to exude business a bit more than passion for their craft, but nonetheless were generous with exhibiting the fare. read more

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this was definitely my favorite thing i did in ojai! i've never been able to taste a difference in olive oils but I definitely could with this tasting. I split it with my friend and that was perfect! would definitely recommend this! there's a parking lot in the front, it's all dirt path so be aware of that. the road to get here is really narrow and can only fit one car at a time so make sure you're careful going up (when it gets to a one car road that portion of road is really short so you'll be fine!) read more

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Food Sourdough was solid. The olive oils and balsamics ranged from good to delicious. Best olive oils: Sig, White Truffle, Lemon Best balsamics: Peach, Espresso, Pomegrante, Fig Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 read more

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After our Valentine's Day brunch at Rory's Other Place, my wife and I headed to Ojai Olive Oil to check out the tasting room. This was only a 10 minute drive from town and *disclaimer* you will drive through water to get here since it's located in the canyons (yes, I was unsure if I was going the right way). Parking is free and you do not require any reservations to visit. The tasting itself is only $15 and one board is enough for two people with unlimited sourdough bread. The woman who rang us up was so kind and knowledgeable. She gave us a run through of their history and the unique flavors each of their olive oil has. As for seating, it's going to be on outdoor picnic tables under the trees with some swings. Ojai Olive Oil does not sell wine and instead, they offer complimentary water. We spent about an hour here and it was a fun activity to do. My personal favorites were the infused Rosemary and infused White Truffle. This is a very common outing in Ojai since we saw other couples in town afterwards at one of the wine tasting rooms. You will definitely need to head back to town afterwards if you prefer to use an actual restroom than a porta-potty LOL read more

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This was a really neat experience. We are not drinkers, so it was nice to do a tasting with something that didn't involve alcohol. The customer service here was top notch. The ladies working inside the store were so helpful and nice, and Ron the docent was incredibly knowledgeable about olives and the olive oil process. The infused olive oil was, not surprisingly, a big hit with us. You can never go wrong with a garlic infused anything, really. Absolutely delicious. We really appreciated that the olive oils were organic, as was the sourdough bread that was brought in from a local bakery. The weather was fantastic today, and sitting under the shaded olive trees, while tasting some fresh olive oil was the perfect touch. Don't forget to ask for a military discount for $2 off! read more

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I have been going to Ojai olive oil for many years, I love its location and the products are great quality. We went between Christmas and new year and it was super packed. The owners seemed overwhelmed and stressed out but that didn't rub me the wrong way - but I can imagine other people could get upset. Tastings used to be free but it's now $15 for new visitors and $10 for returning ones. I thought the tasting tray was great and we were given half a baguette to dip which was really good bread. There are few tables to sit and hang out under the olive trees. The road to access is very narrow before parking by the way. read more

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I loved my olive oil tasting experience at Ojai Olive Oil co. The service was friendly and welcoming (even on a brutally hot day!) and their olive oil is truly incredible. I enjoyed how interactive and family friendly this activity was. The grounds are super pretty too. I left with a bottle of their award winning truffle oil, pricey, but SO worth it! read more

Haiku Review ***** Twenty-one flavors Under canopy of trees Sweet peaceful delight Thank you! Excellent day trip activity from LA. read more

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Casual olive oil tasting with the family. $15 a board. They give you a board with labeled slots for each cup of olive oil & balsamic to go. You pour your own. You're also given two decently sized pieces of bread. A tasting is enough for two people. We filled up the little cups all the way, this was not needed! We had more than enough. Next time we will fill them up halfway and go back for any favorites. I'm kicking myself for not taking pictures or purchasing bottles to take home. We had our young children with us and were on borrowed time at that point. It was a kid friendly area. Little hammock chairs hanging on the trees. Our toddler loved it. Next time we will go earlier in the day and definitely be purchasing bottles for home. My favorites were the Garlic, Lemon, Tuscan herb, and Ojai Pixie olive oils. Balsamic favorites were the White Balsamic, Peach infused white, and the Pomegranate. read more

We did the oil sampling. I would say for $15. It was well worth it. It was a fun experience. Properties beautiful and it's a nice drive to get here. I'd like the fact that there was no pressure on sales. You could either leave after sampling or go back in the store. I one complaint are that there are no signs once you get close to this location as you start to think that you're in the wrong place and Google navigations weren't perfect. read more

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Came ready to try some olive oil but right off the bat the vibes were weird. The guy on the register was so rude. Saw some other reviews and maybe it is a skin color thing. The olive oils are good but honestly not worth the experience of coming back. read more

great experience! all olive oils are made on sight. never been olive oil tasting and the worker walked us through it and showed his favorite combinations. $20 per tray and you get 1 small sourdough loaf to dip in the balsamic and oil. very unique flavors and welcoming space. you can tell the people there are truly passionate about their craft! read more

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A must-visit for a unique and beautiful stop while in Ojai! The drive into the grounds was beautiful and once we parked as we walked to the tasting room, we were in love with how serene and peaceful the property was! The staff was very sweet and knowledgeable with anything you'd need or want to know and made setting up quick and simple! We split a tasting board for 3, which was plenty, and got to self-pour our flavors to the corresponding spot it had marked on the board, which in itself was kind of fun. There are tons of oils and balsamic vinegars to sample and the quality is truly unmatched. They provided bread to dip and we were able to grab more if needed! Altogether it was only $15 which was more than reasonable! We didn't have time to explore the grounds beyond the tasting area but from that alone I'd highly recommend stopping by! read more

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A beautiful place to visit for a quick stop! It looks like you are going the wrong way because there is no signage but then boom, you're there! Porta potties in the parking lot. Tasting room is air conditioned with pleasant and knowledgeable staff. For $15 you can taste sooo many olive oils and balsamic vinegars! It also comes with bread to dip. Each of the 4 of us got a bread. We sat under the shade trees, hung in the hammocks, and enjoyed! Prices are not too much more then the grocery and you get a great, unique product! read more

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Off the beaten path. Extensive sampling for reasonable price. Huge selection of locally sources olive oil to purchase. Lovely setting to sit under olive trees. Close to town. read more

Had the best experience! The ladies working were so sweet!! We got the tasting which was so fun to get to try all of them! They even had olive oil chapstick and soap! I got the ojai pixie chapstick and it was so smooth and lovely! We also got some of the infused olive oils to take home with us and I'm so excited to cook with them! read more

If you were to do 1 tasting in Ojai, pick this one. Drive through the orchards and backroads to get to the olive oil tasting. It gets a little confusing but keep following the google maps directions. Each person gets a piece of baguette and you can have unlimited olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I like the plain olive oils the best but I bought the garlic oil because you don't see that often in the grocery stores. The tasting is outside in a picnic park like table. Stay as long as you like, weather is usually bright and sunny in Ojai. read more

Great tasting experience of all olive oils and balsamic vinegars! Nice peaceful and quiet area to relax and enjoy the fresh sourdough Ended up getting 3 bottles of the pomegranate balsamic which was the best! Expresso balsamic was very unique and you can taste the hint of coffee beans White truffle olive oil was the best read more

A fun tasting experience when visiting Ojai! For $15, you get unlimited bread and olive oil and balsamic vinegar to try. Open from 10-4 pm, plenty of parking and outdoor space to sample the olive oils and vinegars. The workers are very lovely and sweet. Our favorites: Tuscan herb oo, white truffle oo, raspberry balsamic vinegar and pomegranate balsamic vinegar read more

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This place was a great spot to sample their high-quality olive oil. We enjoyed an olive oil tasting, but the bread was too hard, making it difficult to fully appreciate the flavors. However, the ambiance was wonderful, being out in nature was a nice experience. The service was good. My favorite part, though, was the drive to the place, it was scenic. read more

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We had so much fun with the olive oil & balsamic vinegar tasting! My husband & I shared one tasting board for $15. This includes 10 different olive oils, 9 different balsamic vinegars & 2 loaves of bread. We got there at opening so we had the whole place to ourselves. There are many picnic benches surrounded by beautiful olive trees. This place is pet friendly and kid friendly. We ended buying 3 olive oils (rosemary, garlic, and provençale) and 3 balsamic vinegars (peach, raspberry & traditional). The workers were super friendly & informative. We learned that all the olives are handpicked, harvested & bottled on their farm. If you're visiting Ojai, this is a must visit! read more

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Stopped by here because I was interested in the olive oil tasting. For $20, you get a small loaf of bread to sample a bunch of flavored oil oils and balsamic vinegars. It was a fun and unique tasting experience. The building itself is small; the only bathrooms are porta potties and you have to find a picnic bench outside. The place was pretty busy during the weekend, but my wife and I got lucky with the time we arrived and didn't need to wait in line to purchase a tasting. read more

Visiting and doing a tasting was such a fun and unique experience! The drive coming in was so beautiful and full of nature. That said, the road was a little narrow. There was someone to assist with the parking situation as well towards the end. We were excited to get our sampler tray. Service was good. Once you get your tray, it's self serve. The dispensers aren't in the same order as the tray labels so you should pay attention to what you're dispensing. There is only outdoor seating. We came in a hot day so it wasn't as pleasant, but the trees provided shade to most tables so it was fine. There is also a water dispenser at the structure next to where all the oils and vinegars are. Tables to sit were a bit dirty, but it was okay. It was such a beautiful lunch, and I can only imagine it being more beautiful outside of summer! The breads we got were pretty dense and personally not my favorite. I also wish we got a little salt with things (though I may just like things super salty). The oils and balsamic vinegar were so delicious! My favorites were the garlic olive oil, white truffle olive oil, pomegranate balsamic vinegar, and peach balsamic. My friend loved the pix olive oil and raspberry balsamic. They're also at the farmer's market! read more

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Our visit to the Ojai Olive Oil Company did not start out very well ... We were greeted by Marsha when entering the olive oil tasting area. Marsha was not very welcoming when we entered tasting area. She explained the tasting process while in the tasting area ... she was rushing through the process and did not let us ask any questions....after tasting each type of olive oils, we returned to the tasting room - we were not planning to purchase any items until we spoke with two staff members Ronya and Myra - both individuals took their time and explained everything about olive oil process / history. Both individuals were very pleasant and professional during our visit with them. A special thanks to Ronya and Myra .... their presentation and professionalism was a 5 STAR experience. As for Marsha ("ZERO"star experience) .... the owner needs her to train her on how to treat client$ .... or replace her with either Ronya or Myra. read more

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Fantastic setting in an olive grove. You pay $15 or $20 depending on day and you are given a lovely bamboo tray which is labeled and holds all of the oils and balsamic vinegars. See photo. Each person also gets a generous hunk of delicious bread for dipping. You also get an informative "cheat sheet." Our favorites (in addition to "traditional") were the White Truffle and Provençale oils and the Fig and Espresso vinegars. This is a real treat for your Ojai weekend. read more

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Great place to visit in Ojai! Definitely try the olive oil tasting. It's a little off the main road and can be a little hard to find. They have a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy your different olive oils, balsamic vinegars with bread. read more

Ojai Olive Oil is a charming spot to visit if you're in Ojai and looking for something unique to do while picking up a practical souvenir. This small, family-run farm produces local, organic olive oil and also offers a selection of balsamic vinegars sourced from Italy. During my visit, I purchased the Signature and Provencale extra virgin olive oils, as well as the Traditional and White balsamic vinegars. I've since cooked with the Signature olive oil, and it added a wonderful depth of flavor to my dishes. The shop offers tastings for $15, which includes a chance to sample all their olive oils and vinegars. After they pour the samples, you can take them outside to enjoy at their lovely picnic area. It's a cute and relaxed experience, but if I were to do it again, I'd come prepared with water, crackers, or even a small lunch to cleanse my palate between tastings. It's a fun, slightly quirky activity--sitting down to taste oils and vinegars--but it's definitely worth it. Now I know how to make the most of it next time! read more

This gem is off the beaten path and well worth a visit. We drove back up into the hills above Ojai, drove through two small creeks to arrive. We parked, entered the tasting room and were greeted by Beth. She was so helpful and friendly. The tasting room is fairly large and filled with a variety of olive oils all made from the olives that grow on the property and Balsamic vinegars from Italy. The tasting is well worth the $15 We filled our paper cups, put them on the tasting board along with the sourdough bread we were given and walked out to sit at a picnic table under the olive trees to taste, savor and enjoy our picnic lunch. The atmosphere is relaxing and peaceful and all of the oils and vinegars were high quality and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, learned a lot about the olives, varieties, harvest and making the oils. Back in the tasting room, I picked up a few of my favorites and we said our goodbyes. A real gem in Ojai. read more

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