Solo Journey-Santa Barbara & Ojai 2023
Personal hiatus.
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Day 1 Itinerary
Places visited: Santa Barbara Airport - Harbor View Inn - Loquita Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Airport
Small very quaint airport.
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
Wonderful food and service.
Gin cocktail
Croquettes. Small but delicious
Crudo. Amazing.
The best cheese plate. Rosemary marconas, marinated apricots, quince paste.
Day 2 Itinerary
Places visited: West Beach - sbmidmod - The Shopkeepers - The Lark Santa Barbara - Dresden Holden's Nest
West Beach
sbmidmod
The Shopkeepers
The Lark Santa Barbara
Beautiful outdoor seating. Food was average.
Dresden Holden's Nest
Day 3 Itinerary
Places visited: Goat Tree - Lookout Park - Summerland - Field and Fort - Caravan Outpost - Ojai Valley Brewery
Goat Tree
Dry frittata. Pleasant service
Lookout Park
Beautiful views!
Summerland
Love this place! California style. Home and garden. Design lovers Eden.
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
So great! Hip and well appointed. Adjacent to a park and walking trail. Quiet and private.
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!
Day 4 Itinerary
Places visited: Beacon Coffee Company - Firestick Pottery Studio - Hip Vegan - Bart's Books
Beacon Coffee Company
Matcha latte and gf cinnamon roll. 😊 The childlike please urge of unrolling a cinnamon roll piece by piece ☀️
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
Shops!
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 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
Love this place! Beautiful with unique teas to make you feel like a queen ♥️
Tipple and Ramble
Sweet home converted into understated retail and wine bar. Feels like home.
Olivella
Great service. Food was good. Pork tenderloin was the hi light. Property was very built and felt like a country club.
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
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
Didn’t eat here. Wasn’t open. Love the idea though.
The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room
deKor Ojai
Ojai Art Center
Beato Chocolates
Cool spot. Chocolates inspired by Beatrice Wood. Great place for gifts. Just check it out!
Soul Body Ojai
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
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.