OJAI is for lovers.
The last couple weeks have been so healing to say the least. Ojai is one of the most magical and beautiful places I have ever traveled too. If you haven’t heard of Ojai a short history would be it was founded by the Chumash Indians during the 1800’s and is surrounded by so many sacred mountains, fields of lavender, beautiful Spanish architecture, and tons of, well very spiritual people. Rocks shaped as whales and dolphins hidden among the hills were once spiritual grounds for gatherings for the Chumash. The legend has it that the Earth goddess commended the Chumash to relocate from their home island of Santa Cruz to the mainland. To do this she created a ‘rainbow bridge’ so the tribe could migrate over the water. Those who fell off into the ocean would be turned into Dolphins rather than she see them drown. Therefore the Chumash always regarded the Dolphins as their brothers. Long story short, if you’re looking for a place to cleanse your soul, clear your chakras, and bathe in the sunlight, OJAI is your place.
Like I’ve said the best thing to do when traveling to a new place is to GET LOST. Walk streets you usually wouldn’t, take different routes to the same location, and just explore! That is exactly how we ended up finding this chic little spot called Tipple & Ramble. A hidden garden that serves charcuterie boards, wine and cheese etc. Since COVID it was the perfect spot to socially distant yourself while enjoying great conversation with your friends. The wine is a little pricey for my liking, but the ambience was well worth it.
The vibe here is very BOHO CHIC. Neutral colors and patterns pair perfectly, and with the heat you definitely want to make sure your clothes ventilate. Did I mention between here and Ventura the THRIFT SHOPS are insane and so cheap. I’m wearing a complete thrit store shopped outfit, except for my Suede YSL Boots, TWOJEYS Necklace, Rings by VERAMEAT, and Vintage sunglasses. It was so fun being able to try a completely different vibe. Think Captain Sparrow meets Aladdin meets well, OJAI!
I’m so grateful to be able to be here with two of my old NYC roommates who actually grew up here, making the adventures that much more fun, and feel even more at home.
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