Where to Stay in Ojai

LODGING:

We are proud to have two lodging destinations who are supporting Friends of the Symposium:  


Casa Ojai Inn is located at 1302 East Ojai Avenue, just 3 minutes by car from Libbey Park in downtown Ojai.  Casa Ojai Inn has newly renovated rooms and features upgraded amenities, including the Simmons “Ojai” bed. Situated near beautiful Los Padres National Forest, the hotel offers breathtaking views, quality amenities, luxurious accommodations and great customer service. They also allow pets in designated rooms. Casa Ojai offers a 15% discount to Ojai Herbal Symposium, Herb Walks, and MediCannaCon attendees. Just mention the “Special Event Rate” to the receptionist when booking on the phone.


Oakridge Inn is located in Oakview, about 5 miles south of Ojai proper (toward Ventura) and close to Krotona Hall. This is the ideal place to stay if you also want to spend time at the beach or in the city of Ventura during your visit. Oakridge Inn offers a 10% discount to Ojai Herbal Symposium, Herb Walks, and MediCannaCon attendees. Just tell the manager Mike or any staff which event you are attending and mention “Lanny Kaufer” as the event organizer.


OTHER LODGING OPTIONS:

Sespe Wilderness Retreat House on Sespe Creek in Rose Valley. We can highly recommend this very special and unique lodging experience tailored to our Herb Walks and Ojai Herbal Symposium attendees who like nature and the outdoors. Their website does a better job of showing it than my words can express. Rondia and I have stayed there and it’s amazing.

You can find a complete list of accommodations at the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce website.

CAMPING:

There are two campgrounds near Ojai in the Los Padres National Forest.*

The recommended choice is Wheeler Gorge Campground, located on the North Fork of Matilija Creek on the Maricopa Highway (SR33) about 6 miles north of Ojai. To ensure a campsite, we recommend reserving online as soon as possible. Rates start at $25/night.*

Pine Mountain Campground is a more remote camping experience, 35 miles up scenic Highway 33 (SR33) at 7000 feet. Spaces are $35.*

Another good option is Dennison Park, a Ventura County-operated campground located a few miles east of Ojai. It is the least expensive at $21/night.

The fourth option is Camp Comfort, another county-run campground located on San Antonio Creek on Creek Road between Ojai and Oakview. Camping runs approximately $45-$50/night.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • *Highway 33 is closed from South Matilija Springs Rd to 9 miles south of the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line until further notice. Sadly, it will not reopen before the Symposium. For updates, enter 33 in the search field at the Caltrans website.
  • The Ojai Ranger Station is currently closed to in-person visitation, but phone calls are answered Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. For information, please call (805) 968-6640 or (805) 724-0079.
  • No campfires or open flames are allowed at certain times of year in the National Forest due to high fire danger. 

Contact Us

Lanny Kaufer

Phone: 805-646-6281

Email: Info@OjaiHerbal.org

 

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