Ojai, California is considered to be one of the best kept secrets on California’s Central Coast. It is located just 73 miles north of Los Angeles, near Santa Barbara and Ventura beaches. Ojai lies in the heart of a secluded valley that has always been a special kind of Shangri-La. Over 8,000 years ago the Chumash Indians discovered this area and sought sanctuary in the valley they named “Ojai” (Oh-Hi), a name obscured over time but experts now agree means “moon.” However, residents here favor an earlier interpretation and fondly call Ojai “The Nest” for the way the mountains cradle the valley. Ojai offers a sunny, mild climate year round, a neighborly village atmosphere, abundant hiking trails, specialty shopping, art and music festivals and spectacular natural beauty.

DIRECTIONS

— Start going towards the ( LAX ) AIRPORT EXIT on WORLD WAY S — go 0.1 mi
— Take the SEPULVEDA BLVD NORTH/CA-1 NORTH exit — go 2.3 mi
— Turn Right on HOWARD HUGHES PKY — go 0.4 mi
— Take I-405 NORTH — go 14.2 mi
—Take the US-101/exit towards VENTURA NORTH/VENTURA FWY towards VENTURA/ SANTA BARBARA- go 49.7 mi
— Take the CA-33 NORTH exit towards OJAI — go 13.5 mi
— Turn Left on TICO RD — go 0.9 mi 6. Turn Right on LOMITA AVE — go 0.2 mi
— Turn Right on BESANT RD — go 0.1 mi
— Arrive at 160 BESANT RD, OJAI, on the OJAI RETREAT

Directions to Ojai, CA

From LAX
Take 405 North to the 101 North. Exit to Hwy 33 at Ventura.

From San Diego
Take FWY 405 North to FWY 101 North
Take Hwy 33 to Ojai

From Santa Barbara/San Francisco
Take 101 South to Hwy 33 to Ojai

From Sacramento
Take FWY 5 South to Hwy 126 West
When you are in Santa Paula, take Hwy 150 (off Hwy 126) to Ojai.

Transportation

Shuttle Service from LAX to Ojai. Door-to-door transportation to and from the airport is available by reservation. The most economical shuttle company in the area is Roadrunner Shuttle, phone: 805-389-8196. Rates are $75 for the first person and $10 per extra person up to 7 people.

Car Rentals

All major car rentals are available from LAX.

LODGING

Standard Accommodations: This is shared housing with one, two or three persons per room. Couples will always be housed together. The rates listed with the workshop descriptions throughout the website refer to these standard accommodations.

Ojai Retreat

Room Rates:

Room	Sunday—Thursday	Friday—Saturdays and Holidays	Weekly	Monthly
Ojai Suite	$129	$159	$834	$2,502
Bella Vista	$89	$115	$1586	$1,758
Garden	$109	$135	$706	$2,118
Adyar	$99	$125	$646	$1,938
Green	$75	$95	$490	$1,470
Cozy	$59	$85	$406	$1,218
Topa Topa	$69	$95	$466	$1,398
Sky	$99	$125	$646	$1,938
Patio	$75	$95	$490	$1,470
Balcony	$89	$115	$586	$1,758
Eucalyptus	$69	$95	$466	$1,398
Oak Room	$55	$79	$378	$1,134

No 10% bed tax because we are a non-profit organization. Continental breakfast included on Saturdays and Sundays. Rates include use of Living Room, Quiet Room (2nd Floor), Patios, and Gardens (Fountain Garden, Shangri-La Garden, etc). Rates are for one or two people per room (1-4 for Ojai Suite). For each additional person or mattress style bed, there is a charge of $30.00 per night for the first two nights stay, $20.00 for each additional night thereafter. 15% Discounts for students and seniors (65 years and over). 10% if one of the 2 guests is a student or senior. Non-smoking facility.

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Accommodation Area

Blue Iguana Inn
Phone: 805-646-5277
Price: $95-179

Capri Motel
Phone: 805-646-4305
Price: $69

Casa De La Luna
Phone: 805-646-4528
Price: $95-120

Casa Ojai (Best Western)
Phone: 805-646-8175
Price: $95

El Camino Lodge
Phone: 805-646-4341
Price: $55

Hummingbird Inn
Phone: 805-646-4365
Price: $65-89

Moon's Nest Inn
Phone: 805-646-6635
Price: $95-135

Oakridge Inn
Phone: 805-649-4018
Price: $65

Oaks at Ojai
Phone: 805-646-5573
Price: $*89

Ojai Foundation
Phone: 805-646-8343
Price: $20-55 canvas dome or yurt

Ojai Retreat
Phone: 805-646-2536
Price: $45-125

Rose Garden Inn
Phone: 805-646-1434
Price: $95

Theodore Woosley House
Phone: 805-646-9779
Price: $95-175

Ojai Valley Inn
Phone: 800-269-6044
Price: $280 and higher

*Walk-in rate after 6:00 p.m. Continental Breakfast included