Ojai

• Libbey Park

  The central hub of the town, featuring heritage oaks and the site of the valley's long-running music festivals.

• Ojai Meadows Preserve

  Walk the restored wetlands to see local birdlife and the seasonal wildflowers that define the valley's ecosystem.

Primarily walking or local cycling; allow 15 minutes for town transfers.

Morning fog can linger in the valley until mid-day during the spring.

• Shelf Road Trail

  Follow the old cliffside road for an elevated perspective of the citrus groves and the entire Ojai Valley floor.

• Rose Valley Falls

  A short drive into the Los Padres National Forest leads to a two-tiered waterfall set against sandstone cliffs.

Allow 1 hour for the drive into the Los Padres forest via Highway 33; road conditions can vary after rain.

Highway 33 is subject to closures during heavy winter storms due to rockslides.

• Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

  Located in the Upper Ojai Valley, this site offers insight into the region's deep connection to the mid-century art movement.

• Meditation Mount

  Visit this public center for its landscaped gardens and panoramic views of the Topatopa Mountains.

Allow 45 minutes for the loop through the East End; watch for cyclists on narrow roads.

Meditation Mount has specific public visiting hours that must be checked in advance.