Day Tripping - Ojai

Today it was overcast and foggy in Santa Barbara so we decided to go to Ojai, hoping that we would catch some rays.

The weather was really beatiful and spring like.

Post Office - Ojai Avenue facing Signal Street.

Ojai is a charming town that is north of Ventura and East of Santa Barbara, situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, orange and avocado groves. There are a lot of art galleries, jewelry stores, wine tatsting rooms, spas, restaurants and gift stores to entertain.

HumanArts - 246 East Ojai Avenue

http://www.humanartsgallery.com/

Kingston's Candy Company - Ojai Avenue

Large selection of hard to find / nostalgic candy

Love Heals Jewelry - Ojai Avenue. Neat charms and necklaces.

http://www.loveheals.com/

Farmers' Market - http://www.ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com/

Sunday's 9-1 behind the Arcade

Very impressive market - lots of different items in addition to fruits, veggies, flowers, honey and nuts: cheese, meats, tamales, baked goods, organic chocolate, entertainment

Ojai is full of hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and Spas

And then over the hill to Ventura for lunch...

Brophy Brother's in Ventura.

Beautiful view of the Ventura Harbor

The original Brophy Brother's is in the Santa Barbara Harbor. It is a Santa Barbara institution. I have been going there for over 20 years and has a real east coast feel. Menu includes all seafood favorites and fresh fish specials. I personally love the clam chowder. The Ventura location has been open a few years and is probably 3 times the size of the Santa Barbara location, so it is much easier to get a table in Ventura with the wait time generally being 30 to 45 minutes in Santa Barbara.

The Easter Bunny is on his way. Posting Easter decorations next week...