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Just north of Los Angeles in Ventura County, the hillside town of Ojai sits on the foothills of a national forest. Orange & Avocado groves scatter the hillsides of this rural landscape. Far enough away to feel like you are miles the big city, but not that bad of a drive. Kick off your shoes & relax with the many activities this area has to offer. Parks (with fountain) in the center of town offers plenty of shade with it's large oak trees. Paved bike paths are everywhere!

Activities:

  • bike riding
  • hiking
  • shopping
  • restaurants
  • wine tasting

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Itinerary Ideas:
Drive north up the coast on Pacific Coast Hwy. through Malibu. Stop by El Matador State Beach (just north of Zuma Beach) for a picnic on the cliffs. Continue northbound - Hwy.101 to Hwy.33 to Ojai. On your return trip home, spend a day in the Los Padres National Forest enjoying deep canyons & mountain peaks. Take Lockwood Valley Rd. back to I-5. Or pass by Lake Casitas & take Hwy.101 back home.
Area activities include:

from: directions: driving time: mileage:
Los Angeles Hwy.101 N, Hwy.33 N

2 hrs.

70

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