Ojai Valley Shopping Center

Nice little plaza with unique shops. There were toy stores, grocery store with yummy fresh food…read morecooked daily, antique, children boutiques, restaurants, etc. The people were all welcoming and very nice. Excellent service. Many of the items are priced on the higher end for tourists.

Behind The Arcade in downtown Ojai lies a peaceful collection of more shops and cafes called Arcade…read morePlaza. A mix of shade-providing trees, plus benches, meandering paths, and landscaped areas offer a respite from Main Street. Off-street parking is available, though in demand. We haven't tried any of the restaurants here yet, but we have browsed different shops. Though larger cities and villages may have areas similar to this one, there's a distinctive small town feeling that invites you to relax, listen to the birds, and smell the flowers on the breeze here. I'm sitting in the shade on one of the conveniently placed benches, enjoying the pre-Spring afternoon. How lovely! Will return, for sure.

Cool pictures at Yume restaurant

Fountain at the park

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Cute decor and garden vibe

Rains Department Store

3.8(71 reviews)

I can't speak to the clothing, but I have found absolute gems in the kitchen / home section,…read moreincluding beautiful glasswork, and the honey and jam selection is pretty fantastic, too! I love that it's full of locally made items. Most of the clientele seems to be on the older side. Service is fine. They basically leave you alone and you have to try to find someone if you need something. Checkout is slow.

Love every section of the store. Found some cute sundresses. I felt like a kid in a candy store.read more

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Art, planters, decorating ideas

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Star Dollar

4.8(4 reviews)

1.7 mi

Small discount store, right off the 33. Clean and has an interesting variety of things, including…read morethe usual kitchen tools, snacks, cleaning products and personal products. Also was able to find some cute wrapping paper and cake sprinkles. I thought the things I got were much cuter than I expected to find at a store like this. The woman behind the counter was friendly and polite. I'd stop here again if I need something small or inexpensive. :)

It is nice to have a store in Ojai that doesn't price gouge. The staff is friendly. Everyone in the…read morefamily has fun stopping by here.

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Genesis of Ojai

4.0(1 review)

Cute store with mid-range clothing especially for those in their 20's or younger. Kid's boutique…read moreinside and the store is clean and tidy. Well stocked and the staff is cheerful and professional. Prices are reasonable and they have sales as well. Located conveniently in the main shopping center along Ojai's main street, but back from the main road so you have to look for it to find it. Parking right nearby though.

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Clothes

Serendipity Toys

4.3(27 reviews)

Stop by this store every time we come to Ojai. The grandkids love it and they are always able to…read morefind something new. The selection is unbelievable. Talked with the owner this last visit and he is a great guy.

The most enchanting toy store I have ever been to. The sheer…read morevolume and selection of toys is second to none! Most unique collection of toys I have ever seen! The old man who, along with his wife who recently passed away, have owned the store for 45 years. I could have talked to him all day. He is such an interesting and travel, older man! If you're in downtown Ojai and you have any kids you can buy a toy for you must go to serendipity ! most of the toys are reasonably priced, but very high quality made. These are not toys that children play with for a day and throw away, they are sturdy and keeper toys, I wouldn't be surprised if your children would hand them down to a sibling or a friend when they out grow them!

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Fox Fine Jewelry

Once again, they worked miracles! I had a pair of earrings I never wore because they hung too low…read more I was told they couldn't be shortened, but somehow they made it happen--and now I wear them all the time! Professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and family-owned and operated. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about them and their work. Highly recommend!

I found the perfect custom gift for our 40th wedding anniversary. Jen and the crew at fox help me…read morefind the perfect gift. At no time did I not get a hard sell, and the final finish product was resonally price and on time.. Highy recommend FOX. Jim

Gorgeous custom emerald ring with a stunning floral halo, by George Fox.

Fox Fine Jewelry - The diamond Ventura Wave necklace, free to anyone whose home was damaged by the Thomas fires. 50% of sales donated, over $65k raised so far.

The diamond Ventura Wave necklace, free to anyone whose home was damaged by the Thomas fires. 50% of sales donated, over $65k raised so far.

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An extensive bridal collection. Fox sells the ring and the diamonds separately, to give you exactly the diamond & ring you want.

The Container Store

3.9(49 reviews)

14.9 mi

Sorry they are CLOSING 2/21/2026. They have had many helpful…read morehome organizing things as well as key travel related items. Has been a valuable resource.

The Container Store always has a unique selection of organizational ideas. You can find bins,…read morestorage containers, travel containers, closet organizers, and more. I absolutely love wandering among the aisles in this store and imagining all my clothes and shoes perfectly organized. Unfortunately, the prices are pretty high in this story - even with discounted rates. I also like how I'm greeted every time I enter the store. Additionally, I usually run into an employee who asks me if I need any help. The store is always clean and clutter-free. My absolute favorite part of The Container Store is the section with unique gifts and items you can use, like the scrub mommy and daddy, a guide on what your cat's position and behaviors mean, and more. I always like to browse and see what they have because it's fun to look at.

Grand opening today!

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Crazy packed. What a grand opening.

NMBL Vault By Stych

5.0(3 reviews)

15.5 mi

Absolutely top notch service from the moment I stepped in. To be quite frank, I had went to the…read morelocal Men's Warehouse and was utterly disappointed and treated with disrespect. Stych treated me such class and care. The entire customer service experience was phenomenal. From not ordering a suit in over years, it can be quite intimidating to walk into a suit store and know where to start from. Stych was very informative, as well as understanding of my needs and knew how to place into a suit. *pro tip : LE and CCW people that need suits, this is your go to spot. Let them know your concerns and they can tailor to your needs. Absolutely top class professionals here.

I came for a last minute need for shirt and jacket and they helped right away…read more Because I am not average size, they handled the alterations same day. I'm very pleased and would recommend to anyone. Thanks for making look great!

NMBL Vault's G2 Flex 3 pc suit. and separates. Jim Stych: 805-320-1905

2 UNDR Tees at NMBL Vault by Stych. 805-320-1905

NMBL Vault By Stych - Dayton Armor available through Stych Inc., and Bespoke by Custom Styches. All under the department of NMBL Vault. Jim Stych: 805-320-1905

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Dayton Armor available through Stych Inc., and Bespoke by Custom Styches. All under the department of NMBL Vault. Jim Stych: 805-320-1905

Habitat For Humanity ReStore

3.0(112 reviews)

30.2 mi

•$$$

In truth, I admire the mission of Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and I like the idea that with every…read morepurchase, you help the noble cause. The employees I had contacted were pleasant, and there was a decent amount of furniture, doors, and hardware in the store. Nevertheless, the prices did not seem to satisfy me much. A lot of secondhand products cost the same as new items at other stores on sales. It was a good experience to go shopping there despite my dissatisfaction with the prices, and the store itself was neat and organized. But I did not purchase anything since the prices seemed unaffordable to me. It may be worth visiting if you have something to look for there or you are fond of shopping.

I saw a desk on a Monday, called in, and it was still there on Tuesday morning. My son got a truck…read moreand went to buy it, and suddenly there was no sticker $ 150, (I have a photo ), and they said the manager said to sell it for $ 250. Showed the photo, but they did not care. The white desk sells for $ 199 at Costco. I do not know who manages this location, but I will not donate here anymore. Prices are high and unrealistic. Sells people are nice though.

Donation Truck/Exterior

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So much potential, so much waste. The Good:…read moreHarbor Cafe: a nice place to eat BF and lunch, grab a seat picnic bench style right on the end of the marina. Food is pretty darn good as well. Who took forever this past weekend waited almost 35 minutes and got a snappy answer from one of the waiters when I politely asked to check on our order. (Awful coffee and piss hot beer/watered down fountain drinks though). Beach: right across you have a rare, sheltered cove like beach with zero waves, and a wavier side on the left. Andria's Seafood is a fish and chips staple, although prices have skyrocketed and their original fish and chips tasted much better a few years ago. But still good and hearty. Ice cream parlor is good. Try the death by chocolate it's delicious and the waffle cones are always freshly made. And of course the legendary fishzookie waffle shaped like a fish. The Greek Restaurant waterside is popular; had dinner here 2 years ago and liked it very much. The Bad: Lotsa rinky-dink food and shops that take up space and are as useless as can be. Overpriced beachwear and ladies' clothes, wine tasting place, and cheesy fast-food places with no real identity next to the ice cream parlor. IMO, a waste of premium store space. The fun zone arcade place nothing but a shakedown and completely useless as well. Mostly same outdated and crappy shops as before..like 5...10..20 years ago nothing changes here much. They have closed the significant portion right at the elbow and have a picture of a modern restaurant multi-level shit being constructed. To be continued. You would think at least one of these spots would be designated as a coffee shop well, nope, and there are actually none. Yes you can get coffee from some of the sit-down restaurants and fast food places but I prefer to have coffee where they actually feature it, not a side show. There used to be a cute coffee shop right at the corner but it has long shut down, SMH. My beloved Milano's pizza (RIP 2018) has been replaced years ago; you will be missed my love. (Kiss good-bye) They have begun charging for parking Fri-Sun. Another shameless, petty move which most of Oxnard was immune to, but now has infected yet another city. I think 1 hour is free, then 3/HR. And no freebies for handicaps. They are aggressive so don't try to avoid payment; saw parking enforcement cuttin' up tix left and right last time I was there. Really a very short area of 10 minutes tops to walk; for a fast walker can be done in 5. But if you go past Andrias continuing on the fish-ass smelling docks, you can circle all the way around to the other side, that IS a nice walk. The beach is LOADED with kids on the sheltered cove side, for obvious reasons. The water is murky at times and smells like whale piss/blubber more often than not. Extremely loud and somewhat compact area make noise and music blares tough to tolerate for a full day (at least for me.) Also I went this past weekend there was a shit ton of driftwood all over the place Neutral: Would like to try the taco place on the parking side of the base of the marina, but looks run down and old....again.

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(11 reviews)

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3.1

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(3 reviews)

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Greater Goods

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Great interactive community space with live music, seminars, talks, healing and enlightening…read moreactivities. You're invited to make suggestions for greater goods!

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Having grown up in Oxnard I have seen the decline and deterioration in this area. It makes me…read moresad. There is a seafood restaurant here, Spudnuts Donuts, Missy's Cupcake, Physic place and a few other shops. Can't wait for it to be revamped. I heard the County and City just made a deal to redo this entire area. Can't wait until it's revitalized. Oxnard deserves this place to be brought back to what it was or better. Fun fact- A season of American Horror Story was filmed here. Currently, it is a scary place but soon it will be back to being a cool place!

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