Family and friends are behind the mastermind that is Pinyon, a wood-fire pizzeria, bakery and natural wine shop that serves bloomin' good food with some of the most innovative natural wines. Grab a pretzel, bagel, or hoagie for lunch but if you're in the area for dinner then pizza and small plates at this chic spot is essential. 

It may come to a surprise that the world's largest outdoor bookstore can be found in Ojai; Bart's Books indeed has a collection of over 130000 used and new books on the shelves. Bookworm or not, Bart's Books is a must-see. 

Just off the roadside is this cosy spot, where Violet handcrafts herbal bar of soaps. They'll have you smelling glorious!