Beautiful outdoor setting for their wine tasting. They have multiple seating areas, some of which are like small cabanas (albeit not entirely separate from each other) though it feels intimate, with a gorgeous view of their vineyard. Friendly staff, nice wines - with a small selection of food/snack choices. read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

Been here many times and it's definitely one of our favorites. However, this was our first visit in over a year and this experience just wasn't quite the same. Customer service was still great, but I noticed a few changes that took away from the experience for us personally. I do like that the tastings are no longer in the plastic tubes, although the tubes did feel like they held a little more wine. What we didn't enjoy was that when multiple people ordered the same tastings, they were placed into the same shared glass/container. In our party of four, three of us had the same six tastings and had to share. I appreciated the bow on the glass showing the pours, but I preferred the previous setup where everyone had their own individual tastings. It may seem small, and thankfully our group was fine sharing, but it made the experience feel less personal and honestly made us less interested in doing tastings again on future visits. Some people also may not feel comfortable sharing containers or touching the same glass. Nothing terrible at all, just some feedback from longtime visitors who loved how it used to be. On this visit we actually ended up ordering a bottle afterward instead, and moving forward we'll probably just continue doing that rather than the tastings. read more

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A beautiful winery with great outdoor seating, decent wine, and some fun outdoor games. If you can, would recommend reserving a trellis - good views and some privacy. It's bring your own food which is nice. Only thing is to not leave your food unattended as they will proactively toss it, even if it's a full loaf of bread. They have corn hole and bocce ball (though their corn hole bags due for a replacement). Service is nice and Carl very cheerful presence. read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

My visit to Old Creek Ranch Winery was my first time at a winery and my first time doing wine tasting. The experience was nothing short of enjoyable and relaxing, and somewhere I would love to visit again (if only it were closer!) This is a great spot for a date night or for groups of friends to share a bottle or two right next to the vineyards. The property was beautiful this time of year and they even had goats (as pictured) and chickens near the front of the ranch. My only suggestion regarding the wine drinking would be to skip out on the wine tasting if you already have an idea of what bottles you enjoy, especially if you are on a budget since the tasting serving sizes are very small! read more

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Absolutely stunning winery. Hubby and I reserved a two seat trellis. The wine flights were great, we brought some charcuterie. The whole property is so romantic, relaxing and very dog friendly! It felt like we were on vacation. Highly recommend visiting! read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

Wonderful winery! I have been to this place for a few times, every time I had a memorable experience. The white wine is perfect for summer days, the red wine is perfect for winter time. Service is phenomenal, they keep checking on each table to make sure you have everything. The winery and tasting area is just gorgeous and relaxing! read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

Such a charming place! The wine was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and it's an amazing venue for celebrating special moments. We'll definitely be back! read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

Really nice outdoor setting, it felt like a corporate retreat. They had cornhole to play. We got two bottles, both were good. Would come back. read more

Such a beautiful winery! The place is pretty sprawling with several seating areas to choose from. We sat overlooking the vineyards in a prime seating area, despite not having a reservation. They have a wine membership program, like so many of these places do nowadays, which made our tastings discounted from $30 to $6 a piece. None of the wine really stood out to me except for the El Camino - a red blend with syrah and grenache. The Albariño was also pretty good. They are dog friendly and offer small bites like chips and popcorn. Would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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This place is a hidden Jenn. Carl was wonderful and welcoming. I made great recommendations. We were able to bring food and chill in our cabana like table. The grounds are beautiful if you get a different ambience with a vineyard and there's a fun area with bocce ball and cornhole. Great photo ops as well. The wine is fabulous! Call Frank, Sauvignon, Blanc, Alberino, and the mall back we're our favorite. read more

Normally when I go wine tasting, there's some wines that I don't like - I loved EVERYTHING on their wine flight! So good, such a nice transition to the next wine also. Smart plays. The service was quick and frequent which was appreciated. The land and sitting area - omg, BEAUTIFUL! I love how they strategically placed all the tables under shade or trees. No matter where you sat, you were comfortable. Just enough space to keep a conversation with your group and stay out the way of the others. The ONLY con - is there was no charcuterie board with how nice the establishment was I just knew there would be some good board selections. The snack boxes we ordered were good but a board would've set it over the top! Other than that - LOVED IT! **UPDATE** outside food is allowed, bring your own boards if interested as Ventura requires them to have a kitchen! read more

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I've been to this winery a few times and it's become my favorite! It's very secluded and the area around is stunning. There is so much space and everytime I've been there it's not that crowded. They have great wine and a relaxing atmosphere. I wanted to give a special thanks to the staff (I think their names were Carl and Henry) for hosting my sister's engagement this past weekend. They went above and beyond to make sure she was surprised and made sure our group of 20+ people had everything we needed. They have great event spaces and since they don't serve food you can bring in your own meals. It was such a great day - thank you! read more

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I feel I'm in paradise whenever we come! Nestled in the canyon among the vineyards, oaks and other trees Lots of beautiful seating areas among trees and under vines. You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. They have water stations. You can do tasting flights, glasses or bottles. You pay as you go. You can reserve online for 2-3.5hr slots for bigger groups and the others are walk ins. Service is so friendly, there is plenty of parking. It's a perfect place to come sit and relax and enjoy the weather and wine. They have goats! They don't sell food. So bring your own! Check the website for all of their options for reservations and any other questions. I personally don't think the membership is worth it unless you are planning to take bottles home. It's only 10% discount on bottles and tastings. 50% off bottles to take home. They don't offer discount on reservations or anything else. And make sure to sign up for membership before coming otherwise you cannot get discounts. read more

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The winery is in a secluded setting but not far off of the main road. The staff is very friendly and once seated (outdoor grape vine-covered booth) the ambiance takes over. Very pretty view of vineyard and forest...but that's just the start. The wine is spectacular. Napa, Sonoma, Temecula, Santa Clara county...all have great wines however any of these places can be (have been) beat out easily by OCRW! The sauvignon blanc, pinot noir and merlot are tops to name but a few notable offerings. This is what a successful vineyard does-brings people back with great wines. Others have mentioned it's their favorite, well, amazing should be everyone's favorite. The wines are outstanding! read more

Their website recommends a reservation but outside of the warmer months I don't think it s necessary. We came on a weekend in December and it was fairly quiet, we paid for a reservation but it wasn't needed. We had a great time and ended purchasing a membership. We brought our own snacks and enjoyed the day with our wine. read more

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This little winery was so cute! Came here at 4pm on a February Saturday & it was bumping. We didn't make a reservation since it was only an hour before they closed and we were able to get a seat right away. I would probably recommend making one, if you wanted to come during the middle of the day on the weekend and especially if you had a party larger than 4. They have waiters that come to your table to serve you. Since they were busy, it did take a little longer to get a drink since they only had 2 waiters who could take orders on the entire property. They had a food vender who was making fire stone pizzas but unfortunately they were all sold out by time we came. They didn't sell any other food on site which was a bummer. My friend got the flight of 6 wines for $30 and I got a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for $15. The flight was 2 whites and 4 reds so if you like reds then the flight is the best option to go with. The sauvignon blanc was good so I ended up getting a bottle for $35. Overall the winery was a fun and cozy vibe so definitely would come back. read more

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I am no stranger to wine tasting. The wines were average and way over priced. We had a lovely greeting and the place was beautiful. We were looking for a couple of bottles of wine for our dinner later. Unfortunately we left with zero wines and minus $60 for tasting for TWO! We had to pay upfront. They did not give any info on the winery. We had to read a paper about the individual wines notes. Once they got your money they were on to the next new customer. Definitely the worst wine I have tasted at that price range. I've had better in the $20 dollar range of wines. I got the impression from notes that they didn't even produce wine there. Learned lesson is don't go wine tasting in Ojai. read more

We absolutely loved our experience at the winery. My only complaint is that sometimes it was hard to get an order in. My boyfriend and I split a flight so we could decide what we wanted glasses of. It took forever before we had someone take our order. But otherwise beautiful spot we would come back. It feels pretty private and you get a gorgeous view! read more

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Unbelievably beautiful space. The perfect place to gather outside with a big group and enjoy some wine and views. There are many diverse and delicious wines available on the menu, and the prices are reasonable. There is plenty of outdoor seating -- mostly picnic tables and some areas with chairs. There is an area with cornhole to play and a lot of the space is grassy/shady area too. We thought we'd be very hot but were comfortable the whole time. You can bring your own food, and it seemed commonplace that folks brought picnics, which was really lovely. The staff was super welcoming from the get-go. They were friendly and checked in often to see if we needed anything. Overall highly recommend this place! read more

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Food? Had wine for the appetizer, wine for the entree and for dessert, you guessed it! Wine Carl was awesome answering all of our questions and superb with the suggestions. Elegantly decorated to the season holidays and just the perfect place to spend the day. Will come back for sure. Thank you team! Bravo! read more

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The server named Carl was incredibly disrespectful to my friends and I. So much so that other patrons of the winery were coming to our table to console us. It was very obvious from the onset that he did not want us there, likely because we are a group of Black women. The grounds are beautiful and most of the staff was kind, but wasn't worth it for the average wine and poor service. read more

This is a beautiful and peaceful location. The trellis seating is somewhat private so you can enjoy your wine and relax, while taking in a view of the vineyard and hills. There ARE bees that fly around you constantly but as long as you ignore them they really don't do anything. If you have pizza delivered though I assume they'd be more of a bother (you can order pizza be delivered from a local restaurant). Our favorite of the 6 tastings was the Cabernet Sauvignon. Overall a great experience and would like to come back read more

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What a lovely place!!! Did a girls trip here for the holiday weekend and it absolutely did not disappoint. Our reservation got us the cutest little cabana with a gorgeous vineyard view. Having the shade from the sun was also lovely. The service was excellent and our wine tastings were delicious. So many good photo ops here!! read more

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Beautiful place! They have "cabanas" that are covered patio nooks covered with a burlap tarp and grapevines. We sat overlooking the sheep and goats. So cute. Tasting flight is $30 and they have snack boxes and cookies. Parking is free. read more

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I really loved the ambiance at this winery. They had a spacious grass area and some really cute secluded tables that would be great for a date. I like the views of the vineyards as well. We got the tasting and I liked the wine that we tried I would suggest making a reservation as they get busy. They do have a good truck if you get hungry otherwise they just have popcorn, chips, or cookies read more

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This is one of our absolute favorite venues in the Ventura and Ojai areas. Beautiful setting, comfortable seating, attentive staff - bring your own picnic basket and buy a bottle or two of their wines and you will have a day to remember. We have had group experiences at larger tables, and intimate dates in their private cabanas shaded by grape vines. This is a MUST for any visitor to Ventura / Ojai, and a go-to for all the locals in the area. Magical. read more

This winery was a wonderful and unexpected find of our two day costal tour. This place is amazing. I would pay just to seat in their outdoor grape covered booth looking at the, vineyard, tree line and blue sky. The wines are amazing, service is superb, Karl is such a good host. This is a great place to leave the messy world behind and enjoy tranquility. read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

Service was fantastic. I love the little cracker kits they give you. I had the rosemary kit and wow it was so good. I loved the white wines so much. The views and ambiance of the whole place are just 5 star all the way ! Loved it! read more

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A wonderful way to spend an afternoon with friends and family. Beautiful seating areas and friendly service!

The setting is beautiful in the mountains of Ojai. Recommend taking a picnic basket with food or munchies, they do not have food.

The cutest winery. Dog friendly and very reasonably priced. They get super busy on the weekends when it's nice out so try to make a reservation if you have a big party. Also- they have electric charging which is a nice bonus ! read more

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This place is such a vibe. The outdoor patio is gorgeous! It has a great view of the vineyard and plenty of private, comfortable seating. My boyfriend did a tasting for $30, while I got a single glass for $15. Our pourer, HENRY, was excellent, offering spot-on recommendations based on what we were looking for. The chocolate chip cookies were also delicious! Thanks for a wonderful experience Henry and Old Creek Ranch! read more

Old Creek Ranch Winery - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ventura, California

Old Creek Ranch Winery was our first stop of the day on our journey to Ojai. We arrived right when they opened around 11am and ended up being about third in line. We were seated at a very nice table with great views. Service was friendly, though admittedly a little spotty at times. I think they had mentioned they were short-staffed that day, which is more than understandable. Overall, I thought the wines were good. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time here, and I certainly wouldn't be opposed to coming back. read more

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First time back in about 5 years. This place is awesome now. So much room, lots of little private seating areas. The wine was also a lot better than I remember. In site wood fired pizza was great also. We are actually thinking about joining their wine club they two options. Gorgeous area! read more

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My friends and I have been here multiple times. We like to celebrate at OCR. It's beautiful. We were there last Saturday and man was it hot. We were lucky to have reserved a spot in the shade. There was a breeze coming in which was nice. We enjoyed a few bottles and then Ubered to a restaurant in Ojai. The service was great. It was blistering hot and our host kept checking in. She had the sweetest personality. She seemed genuinely happy to help us. Great place to celebrate but it does get hot. Come prepared though-dress light and stay hydrated. read more

First time visiting Old Creek Ranch's winery and vineyards and really enjoyed the beautiful property. They have a Ventura address, but it's really quite a drive from downtown, on the way up the hill to Ojai. SERVICE, WINES, & FOOD: Ashley poured for us and was friendly and efficient, but not overly detailed in explaining the various wines. Part of that is due to the way they serve you all the wines at once in mini-carafes, so you're not getting any interaction and info as you move from one wine to the next. They're currently charging $21 for six 1-ounce pours, which I thought that was a little steep. They also don't offer to waive any tasting fees with bottle purchases. I think I enjoyed the wines a little more than my wife, with my favorites being the 2018 Albariño and the 2016 Red Handed (red blend). The property is absolutely beautiful with lots of native flowers and plants, and many outdoor seating areas for tasting or enjoying a picnic. Most of the seating is under large trees that provide wonderful shade, as it was an extremely warm day on our visit, so that was a big plus. You can also reserve seating areas under a garden trellis for $25 per party. Trellises can accommodate either parties of 2 or 8, and it seemed odd that they didn't offer something in between. Overall, I really enjoyed the grounds and could find myself going back to enjoy a bottle of wine and a nice picnic beneath the trees. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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We always have a great time when we are visiting the old Creek garage winery. The staff is amazing and the wine is great. Fantastic setting to hang out with friends. read more

My sisters and I have had this place bookmarked for a long time. I live in the Valley, they live in Ventura and Oxnard and we finally made our trip happen last week. The winery is absolutely beautiful, wines were fantastic and the staff was super friendly. The moment we walked in, we were greeted and walked over to table that had stunning view of the vineyard. Our host made great recommendations. We didn't realize it was happy hour so wine flights were only $20. This was such a great find, we will definitely be back on a regular basis. read more

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Absolutely the BEST in every regard! Great music, beautiful surroundings, absolutely delicious wine. Wonderful service! Definitely a must do if you're in Ohio or Ventura! read more

My #ThankYouThursday for this year goes out to Old Creek Ranch Winery! I loved the winery's hospitality from beginning to end. A few weeks before my trip to Ojai, I went onto their website to make reservations for my party of 2. There was no deposit needed for making a reservation for 2. There was also ample availability on the reservation time as well. Upon making the reservations, it was nice that they mentioned they highly recommend guests to bring their own food for picnic. Once we arrived around noon on a Friday, my friend and I were one of a few guests there. The gentleman who greeted us was very friendly and let us choose where we wanted to sit, since it wasn't busy. We chose a spot where it was facing the vineyard under a trellis, it was beautiful! It wasn't too hot either because there was a nice breeze throughout our tasting. They had 1 tasting menu, which consisted of a few whites and a few reds. I really enjoyed all of them. The only downfall of the tasting were the hornets that kept going after our picnic food and wines! We tried to put a spread away from our table so it could attract the hornets elsewhere, but they didn't budge. Luckily we brought several napkins to cover our picnic table. One of the hornets was bold enough to fly right into my wine tasting glass. We went to the server to let her know what happened and she immediately poured a huge new glass for me, so nice! I will definitely come back and visit here again on my way to Ventura area! read more

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