Ojai, California

About Ojai

Ojai, CA is a close-knit town located in southern California counting 7,563 people who proudly call it home.

Ojai holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,735 residents per square mile.

📰 Ojai News Today

• Can driving still be fun? All signs on this splendid Ojai route point to ‘absolutely’ latimes.com · Aug 13
• CDFW News | State Officials and Wildlife Partners Provide Update on Beloved Bald Eagle Known as Jackie California Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov) · Aug 11
• Ojai Valley Inn and Spa's golf course is all abuzz Golf Course Management magazine · Aug 12
• This Small Town Is California’s ‘Valley of the Moon’—With Incredible Dining, Boutique Inns, and Stunning Mountain Views Travel + Leisure · Jun 14
• Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say ABC7 Los Angeles · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ojai Unique

• The only place in America named Ojai — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,563.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ojai

• Agave Maria's
• Ca' Marco Ristorante Italiano — italian
• Exotic Thai
• Hakane Sushi
• Highly Likely
• Home Kitchen of Ojai
• Joplin's
• La Fuente — mexican
• Magic Hour (café)
• Ojai Beverage Company

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ojai Valley Historical Museum · Museum
• Dan Schultz Fine Art · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ojai

• Cluff Vista Park reviews ★
• Soule County Park reviews ★
• Weinberger Memorial Park reviews ★
• Arcade Lawn reviews ★
• Daly Ranch Park reviews ★
• Dennison Park reviews ★
• Libbey Park reviews ★
• Ojai Pickleball reviews ★
• Rotary Community Park reviews ★
• Sarzotti Park reviews ★
• Valley View Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ojai

• A Place to Grow
• Legacy High
• Meiners Oaks Elementary
• Mira Monte Elementary
• Nordhoff High
• Nordhoff Jr. High
• San Antonio Elementary
• Summit
• Topa Topa Elementary
• Valley Oak Charter

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Community Memorial Hospital - Ojai · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ojai

🏘️ Nearby Communities