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Solo Journey-Santa Barbara & Ojai 2023

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Santa Barbara

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Santa Barbara Airport - Harbor View Inn - Loquita Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Airport

Santa Barbara Airport

Small very quaint airport.

Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

Room 308-West Wing. QQ. Lovely lodging. Interior common spaces dated but room interior updated and spacious. Balcony. Hot tub, sauna and pool. Parking $32 night. Elevator broken during stay-staff friendly and accommodating. Walking distance to funk zone.

Loquita Santa Barbara
Loquita Santa Barbara
Loquita Santa Barbara
Loquita Santa Barbara
Loquita Santa Barbara

Loquita Santa Barbara

Wonderful food and service.

Gin cocktail

Croquettes. Small but delicious

Crudo. Amazing.

The best cheese plate. Rosemary marconas, marinated apricots, quince paste.

trip-journal-location
Santa Barbara

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: West Beach - sbmidmod - The Shopkeepers - The Lark Santa Barbara - Dresden Holden's Nest

West Beach
West Beach
West Beach
West Beach
West Beach
West Beach
West Beach
West Beach
West Beach

West Beach

sbmidmod
sbmidmod
sbmidmod
sbmidmod
sbmidmod

sbmidmod

The Shopkeepers
The Shopkeepers
The Shopkeepers
The Shopkeepers
The Shopkeepers

The Shopkeepers

The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara
The Lark Santa Barbara

The Lark Santa Barbara

Beautiful outdoor seating. Food was average.

Dresden Holden's Nest

trip-journal-location
Summerland, Ojai, Santa Barbara

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Goat Tree - Lookout Park - Summerland - Field and Fort - Caravan Outpost - Ojai Valley Brewery

Goat Tree
Goat Tree
Goat Tree
Goat Tree
Goat Tree
Goat Tree
Goat Tree

Goat Tree

Dry frittata. Pleasant service

Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park
Lookout Park

Lookout Park

Beautiful views!

Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland
Summerland

Summerland

Love this place! California style. Home and garden. Design lovers Eden.

Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort
Field and Fort

Field and Fort

Great breakfast savory porridge bowl! Breakfast at lunch. Creamy black rice, bacon lardons, smoky tomato jam, greens and truffle butter with a poached egg. Ate it for lunch and dinner.

Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost
Caravan Outpost

Caravan Outpost

So great! Hip and well appointed. Adjacent to a park and walking trail. Quiet and private.

Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Brewery

Ojai Valley Brewery

Lovely. Stylish. Minimalist. Fire pits and pool table. Owner Jeremy very friendly and informative. Beers influenced by local botanicals-yarrow, honey, sumac, axed in cherry oak barrels not just hops forward. …awesome vibe and great branding!

trip-journal-location
Ojai

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Beacon Coffee Company - Firestick Pottery Studio - Hip Vegan - Bart's Books

Beacon Coffee Company
Beacon Coffee Company
Beacon Coffee Company
Beacon Coffee Company
Beacon Coffee Company
Beacon Coffee Company
Beacon Coffee Company

Beacon Coffee Company

Matcha latte and gf cinnamon roll. 😊 The childlike please urge of unrolling a cinnamon roll piece by piece ☀️

Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio
Firestick Pottery Studio

Firestick Pottery Studio

Incredible. Pottery class was hi light of the trip. Incredible instructors Riley and Rosemary. Hands on…made four pieces in class. Studio will glaze and ship pieces home!

Hip Vegan

Hip Vegan

Shops!
Shops!
Shops!
Shops!
Shops!
Shops!
Shops!

Shops!

trip-journal-location
Ojai

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: Body Essentials of Ojai - The Crystal Corner - The Nest - Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts - Tipple and Ramble - Olivella

Body Essentials of Ojai

Facial.

The Crystal Corner

The Crystal Corner

The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest
The Nest

The Nest

Great concept. Walk up counter with food and cocktails. Outdoor seating with heaters. Retail market. Open am and lunch only.

Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts
Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts

Magic Hour Ceremonial Teas & Gifts

Love this place! Beautiful with unique teas to make you feel like a queen ♥️

Tipple and Ramble
Tipple and Ramble
Tipple and Ramble
Tipple and Ramble
Tipple and Ramble

Tipple and Ramble

Sweet home converted into understated retail and wine bar. Feels like home.

Olivella

Olivella

Great service. Food was good. Pork tenderloin was the hi light. Property was very built and felt like a country club.

trip-journal-location
Ojai, Santa Barbara

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: The Dutchess - Ojai Rotie - The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room - deKor Ojai - Ojai Art Center - Beato Chocolates - Soul Body Ojai - Riviera Beach House - Santa Barbara - Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales - Santo Mezcal

The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess
The Dutchess

The Dutchess

Wow. Just wow. Best. Breakfast sandwich. Ever. You can just feel how much attention and effort goes into making everything from scratch. House made coconut and almond milk for lattes. I had two. Beautiful restaurant…great vibe. Best good of the entire trip.

Ojai Rotie

Ojai Rotie

Didn’t eat here. Wasn’t open. Love the idea though.

The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room

The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room

deKor Ojai

deKor Ojai

Ojai Art Center
Ojai Art Center
Ojai Art Center
Ojai Art Center
Ojai Art Center

Ojai Art Center

Beato Chocolates
Beato Chocolates
Beato Chocolates
Beato Chocolates
Beato Chocolates

Beato Chocolates

Cool spot. Chocolates inspired by Beatrice Wood. Great place for gifts. Just check it out!

Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai
Soul Body Ojai

Soul Body Ojai

Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Small but lovely room. Quiet. Great service. Great location. Hip bar restaurant attached. No pool. Small fitness room. Parking - valet or self park both expensive.

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales
Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales

Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales

Love this wine bar. So affordable and appealing. Cozy like a neighborhood bar. Live music to match the atmosphere. Great wines and great service. Join their wine club for wines from across the state!

Santo Mezcal

Take out. Mole enchiladas. Very good and fast service.

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