There’s a valley in Ventura County where the mountains glow pink at sunset and the hiking trails outnumber the traffic lights.
Ojai might not be as famous as Yosemite or as trendy as Big Sur, but ask any serious hiker in Southern California about it and watch their eyes light up like you just mentioned their favorite secret spot that isn’t really secret anymore.
This mountain town of fewer than 8,000 residents sits cradled by the Topatopa Mountains, creating a natural amphitheater that traps good vibes and spectacular hiking opportunities in equal measure.
The town’s Spanish colonial architecture gives it this timeless quality, like you’ve driven into a California that exists slightly outside of normal time and space…