Since 1965 The Attitude Adjustment Shoppe has offered convenience and value to our town. We are happy to be a local business that will continue to provide outstanding customer service, products, mailing and business services for your every need. However, we will no longer be selling alcoholic beverages. We have been blessed to serve and be a part of our wonderful Ojai community and look forward to many more years as a staple in our community.
Shipping
Packing & Supplies
Mailbox Rentals
Money Orders
Copies • Fax Service
Office Supplies
Shredding
Greeting Cards
T-Shirts & Hats
Lottery • Cigars
Silver Shines Bright in Ojai!
We’re proud to share that Artesian of Ojai has been awarded the Silver Award in Ojai Valley News’ ‘Best of Ojai’– we thank you for trusting us to serve with care and heart every day.
This recognition is more than just an honor – it’s a reflection of what makes our community truly special: warm hospitality, personalized service, and the dedication of a team that cares deeply.
At Artesian of Ojai, we believe every day is an opportunity to enrich lives, build meaningful connections, and create a place where residents and families feel welcome, supported, and at home. This award celebrates not only our commitment to excellence but also the trust that the Ojai community has placed in us.
From our compassionate staff to our vibrant lifestyle and engaging programs, Artesian of Ojai continues to shine because of the people who make it possible. Together, we celebrate this achievement and look forward to many more moments of joy ahead.
Discover what makes Artesian of Ojai shine! Call us today for a personal tour and see for yourself.
A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE
We are again overjoyed to be named among the “Best of Ojai” 2025 in ten categories, including Gold for Best Hotel. We wouldn’t be here without our wonderful staff, neighbors, guests, and readers like you—all who have helped make our serene mountain valley inn the Ojai icon it is today. We welcome you to share magical moments with loved ones, and discover new adventures at our beloved 220-acre retreat. Make a reservation today to escape in a moment with Ojai’s rare spirit, as we share this incredible honor with you.
(844) 993-9402 OjaiValleyInn.com
Quietly and consistently, our town’s business owners continue to stitch together the quilt of generations blanketing the Ojai Valley.
The very threads of Ojai’s identity are the enterprises that have endured through enduring change, reminding us that community is built on character, not conformity.
As we honor these mainstays, we also embrace the new ventures who may well be another slat in our foundation.
Ojai now rests at a meaningful intersection of heritage and revival, charting a future that turns with the times like a kaleidoscope — never homogeneous, always colorful and always allowing room for every shape that takes form in the framework.
Thanks to all who have contributed to Ojai’s legacy of service and inclusion.
by
Photo
Kerry Miller
SERVICES BEST OF OJAI 2025
BEST AUTO REPAIR
Fred’s Tire Man
Ojai Valley Auto (Imports)
Tire & Service BEST OIL CHANGE
Fred's Tire Man
Ojai Valley Auto (Imports)
Adamson's Tire & Service BEST BUSINESS SERVICES
Ojai Business Center
SILVER
Attitude Adjustment Shoppe
BEST COMPUTER REPAIR
Bitvision
Lahaina Computer
MacComputerGuy
BEST GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Colleen McDougal
Paul Stanton
Andersen
Evan Austin BEST HOTEL
Ojai Valley Inn
Hotel El Roblar
Blue Iguana Inn
BEST INN / BED & BREAKFAST GOLD
Lavender Inn
Caravan Outpost
Ojai Retreat & Inn
BEST INSURANCE PROVIDER GOLD
Doug Crawford Insurance Agency SILVER
Lyndon Thomas Insurance BRONZE
Candice Alexander, Allstate Insurance
BEST LAW FIRM
GOLD
Waite, Jacobs & Atkinson/
Ojai Law Corporation
SILVER
Law Offices of Jon E. Drucker SILVER
James Casey Law
Jeffrey W. Loebl, Esq.
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR
SagePointe Wealth Management
Integrity Wealth Advisors
Olga Jones - Ameriprise Financial
BEST BANK TELLER
Rhonda Doolittle, Chase Bank
Mary Floyd, Bank of the Sierras BRONZE
Jennifer Flores, Bank of America
BEST ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICE
Jacobs & Jacobs
Marie Estes-Pratt Bookkeeping
Ojai Tax Services (Jeetendra Jain)
Ojai Valley Financial Services
BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND BUSINESS
Ojai Delivers
Community Juice
Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours
BEST UPHOLSTERER
Plush Surroundings
Ojai Upholstery
Topa’s Custom Upholstery
BEST PET GROOMER GOLD
Ultimutt Pet Spa
Four Paws Pet Grooming
Suzanne’s Mobile Pet Grooming
BEST PET SITTER/BOARDING
Ojai Dog Friendly
The Peaceful Pup
Ventura Dog Ranch
BEST DRY CLEANERS OR LAUNDROMAT
GOLD
Ojai Valley Cleaners
SILVER
Royal Cleaners of Ojai
BRONZE
Route 33 Laundry
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER GOLD
Stephen Adams
Whitney Hartmann
Jenny Hermes Whitsitt
BEST DAY CARE PROVIDER
Noah’s Ark Preschool
Montessori School of Ojai
A Place To Grow Preschool
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
Heather Erickson
Lydia Johnson
Serena Handley
BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE
LIV Sotheby's Ojai
SILVER
Keller Williams Ojai
Ojai Property Group
BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
GOLD
Ojai Property Group
SILVER
Joe Kapp Real Estate BRONZE
Holly Humphrey
When
Ojai
Thank
Voted Best 16 years in a row
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Pamela Grau | Mixed Media Lucia Pasquinelli | Jewelry
Nancy Currey | Ceramics
Yolanda Bergman | Mosaics Ted Gall | Sculpture
Jennifer Grasmere | Jewelry
Joan Sharron | Mixed Media
David Blackburn | Woodwork Tom Hoerber | Watercolor
Kristen Clawson | Ceramics
Francie Beaman | Painting
Sharon Curtis | Jewelry
HEALTH & BODY BEST OF OJAI 2025
BEST ACUPUNCTURIST
Laurie Edgcomb
Craig Rigsby,
Nathan Kaehler BEST LOCAL SPORTS COACH
Lowen
Conrad
Rick Goedon BEST YOUTH LOCAL SPORTS TEAM
Ojai Valley Baseball League
Casitas Rowing
BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Francesca Gold
Ingrid Boulting
Lauren Dollie Duke BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
Ojai Valley Taekwondo Academy
Ojai Valley Martial Arts
Tai Chi Clarity - Vu Nguyen
FITNESS FACILITY
Ojai Valley Athletic Club
Balance Health Center, Ojai
Bryant Street Gym
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
Houseman
Crane
Town
Jesse Clark BEST MASSAGE
Bamboo Creek Spa
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Relaxing Station
FACIAL
Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Ojai Skin Revision
(formerly Body Essentials of Ojai)
Ojai + Fox
HAIRSTYLIST
Heller
Keeler
Stevens
BARBER
Brenton Butler
Kyle Rocka
Tanner Robertson
BEST BEAUTY SALON
Boheme Ojai
Rise Ojai
Proper Beauty Ojai
Amber Nicole Salon
BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE
Kristy’s Nails
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
BRONZE
Glo West
BEST ESTHETICIAN
GOLD
Kelli Loughman
Summer McComas
Daron Hope
BEST DAY SPA
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Ojai + Fox
Bamboo Creek Spa
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Swanner Physical Therapy
Balance Health Center
Community Hospital Memorial Hospital - Ojai
BEST OPTOMETRIST
GOLD
Bruce Brockman SILVER
Robert J. Graham
BRONZE
Bridget Tsao
BEST PHYSICIAN
GOLD
Jim Halverson
SILVER
Maria Halvorson
BRONZE
Helen Petroff
BEST HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER
GOLD
Richard Hiltner
SILVER
Kate Tenney
BRONZE
Eric Baumgartner
BEST CHIROPRACTOR GOLD
Russell Kun
SILVER
Boshoff Novak Chiropractic Center BRONZE
Deborah Murphy
BEST DENTIST
GOLD
Drew Eggebraten
SILVER
Jan Komura
BRONZE
Joseph Westbury
BEST PHARMACY
GOLD
Medical Arts Pharmacy
SILVER
Ojai Village Pharmacy
BRONZE
Ojai Medicine Shoppe
Dr. Maria Halvorson
Dr. Helen Petroff
Dr. Natalie Horn
DR. JAN KOMURA AND THE STAFF OF RESTORE DENTAL GROUP ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL TO OUR PATIENTS FOR CHOOSING US ONCE AGAIN. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO EXCELENCE AND ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY’S HEALTH.
WHETHER YOU’RE NEW TO OJAI OR NEW TO US, WE LOOK FORWARD TO PROVIDING YOU SAFE AND PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CARE.
Experience Exceptional Family Healthcare in Ojai
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
• Women’s Health& Gynecology
• Most Insurances Accepted
We are locally owned, honored to serve this community for over 30 years, and grateful to be consistently voted among the top physicians in Ojai. • Adult Medicine
Telemedicine Available • Musculoskeletal Care & Sports Medicine
Michelle Griffith, NP Cathy Estill, NP
Dr. Kristyna Fong
Dr. Wallace Baker
Dr. Nicole Kehoe
Dr. Andrew Mace
COMMUNITY BEST OF OJAI 2025
BEST NONPROFIT
GOLD
HELP of Ojai
Humane Society of Ventura County
Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
BEST SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Ojai Valley Woman's Club
Rotary Club of Ojai
Ojai Women's Fund
BEST VOLUNTEER GOLD
Kara Hooper
Ally Mills BRONZE
Deirdre Daly
BRONZE
Jeff Otterbein
Lillian Tally
BEST PLACE OF WORSHIP
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Ojai Presbyterian Church
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
Oak Grove School
Ojai Valley School
Villanova Preparatory School
BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL
Nordhoff Junior High & High School
Topa Topa Elementary
Mira Monte Elementary
EDUCATOR
Kim Hoj
BEST SUMMER CAMP GOLD
City of Ojai Parks & Recreation SILVER
Ojai Valley School summer programs
BRONZE
Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio (OYES)
BEST PARK
Libbey Park
Soule Park
Sarzotti Park
CAMPGROUND
Lake Casitas
Wheeler Gorge
Camp Comfort
BEST HIKING TRAIL
Shelf Road SILVER
Ventura River Preserve
Piedra Blanca in Rose Valley
· Ten Years.
· 86 grants to 43 nonprofits.
· $900,000 invested in the community. · 430 members in 54 giving circles. All women are welcome!
Named Philanthropist of the Year for Ventura County by the Association of Fundraising Professionals!
Thank you for voting us Best Service Organization. We are women of all ages and levels of volunteer experience that are dedicated to community and local service. Join us at one of our meetings to learn more and make some new friends. 2025 Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, September - June, at 2:00pm. The Historic Ojai Valley Woman’s Clubhouse is available for Rental use! Host a program, production, party, wedding, celebration, company meeting, etc.
Contact: Kelly Ammerman at 805-646-8126 info@ojaichamber.org or ovwctreasurer1915@gmail.com For more information email ovwctreasurer1915@gmail.com
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BEST OF OJAI 2025
BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATER
ACTOR (FEMALE/MALE)
GOLD
Denise Heller SILVER
Anna Kotula
Eamon Bell
BEST VISUAL ARTIST
Christopher Noxon
Mary Neville
Karen Lewis
Bert Collins
BEST ART GALLERY
Ojai Art Center
Wood Center for the Arts
BEST ANNUAL EVENT
4th of July Parade
Ojai Day
Ojai Music Festival
BEST HORSEBACK RIDING GOLD
Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company
Peppercorn Ranch BRONZE
Rancho Royale
Western Trail Rides
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Libbey Bowl
Ojai Underground
Ojai Deer Lodge
BEST LOCAL MUSICAL GROUP
and The Aviators
Girldad
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN GOLD
Alan Thornhill
SILVER
Jimmy Calire
BRONZE
Bernie Larsen
HOME & GARDEN BEST OF OJAI 2025
SOLAR PROVIDER
BEST ROOFER
Ventura Roofing Co.
Aztec Roofing
BEST HEATING & A/C COMPANY
West Coast Air Conditioning
Fairweather Heating & Air Conditioning
Ojai Mountain Aire
TREE SERVICE
Mark Crane's Tree Inc. Arborist Services
Sky High Tree Care
POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Pool Repair, Inc. BEST PAINTING COMPANY
Custom Paint
McKay’s Painting
Custom Painting
Roofing BEST PLUMBING/ROOTER COMPA-
Silver Sewer & Drain Plumbing Service
Max Reed - General Contractor
Frank’s Rooter & Pumping Service Inc.
BEST PEST CONTROL COMPANY
Ojai Termite
Jetty Termite & Pest Control
Everready Termite and Pest Control
Orkin Pest Control
BEST LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Green Goddess Gardens
Daley Landscape Inc.
Haney Landscaping
Bill Mellett Design
BEST WINDOW & GLASS COMPANY
Glass
Ojai Door & Window
Center Glass Company
BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR GOLD
Tenpenny Construction
SILVER
Scott Loomis Construction BRONZE
Top Gun Builders
Small Town Builder
Element Landscape Construction BEST FENCE INSTALLER
Fence
Fence
Small Town Builder
BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Ojai Electric
Electric
Sespe Power Solutions
BEST GARDEN CENTER
Gardens
Meiners Oaks Nursery
Green's Nursery
BEST HOME BUILDING SUPPLY
Ojai Lumber Co.
Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware BRONZE
Ojai True Value Hardware
FOOD & DRINK BEST OF OJAI 2025
BAKERY
Dutchess
and the Cook
Ojai Rotie BEST MARKET/GROCERY STORE
Westridge Market - Midtown
Westridge Market
and the Cook BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE
Rainbow Bridge
Farmer and the Cook
Westridge Market BEST LIQUOR STORE
Ojai Beverage Company
Attitude Adjustment Shoppe
Pat’s Liquor
Deer Lodge
BREAKFAST
Bonnie Lu’s Cafe
Zaidee's Bar & Grill
Dutchess
BRUNCH
Zaidee's Bar & Grill
The Dutchess
BURGER
Ojai Beverage Company
Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill
Zaidee's Bar & Grill BEST BURRITO
Ojai Tortilla House
Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill
Casa De Lago
TACO
Ojai Tortilla House
& Rob's Fresh Grill
Fuente
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
Casa De Lago
Jim & Rob’s Fresh Grill
CASUAL DINING
Papa Lennon's Pizzeria
Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta
Ojai Rotie
BEST ASIAN FOOD
Ojai Noodle House
Exotic Thai Restaurant
Izakaya Full Moon
BEST SUSHI
Sakura Ojai
Izakaya Full Moon
Hakane Sushi
BEST ETHNIC RESTAURANT
Ojai Noodle House
Exotic Thai Restaurant
Izakaya Full Moon
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Nocciola
Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta
Ca’ Marco Ristorante Italiano BEST PIZZA
Ojai Pizza Company
Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta
Papa Lennon's Pizzeria
BEST VEGETARIAN MENU
BEST FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT
GOLD
Farmer and the Cook
SILVER
Ojai Rotie
BRONZE
The Dutchess
BEST COFFEE SHOP
GOLD
Ojai Coffee Roasters
SILVER
Coffee Connection
BRONZE
Java & Joe
BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
GOLD
Nocciola
SILVER
Ca' Marco Ristorante Italiano BRONZE
Olivella
BEST DELI
MJ's Deli
SILVER
Westridge Market - Midtown BRONZE
Westridge Market
BEST FROZEN DESSERT
Ojai Ice Cream
SILVER
Bliss Frozen Yogurt BRONZE
Revel in Ojai
BEST DONUTS
Donut Hole
SILVER
Farmer and the Cook
The
KJ Donuts
BRONZE
SunOven Gluten-Free Bakery
Best Burrito
Tuesday - Sunday 11-2 Closed Monday
Taco
Thank you, Ojai.
We are honored to be named Best of Ojai 2025 by the Ojai Valley News— voted Best Lunch, Best Happy Hour, Best Outdoor Dining and Best Breakfast & Brunch, among others. These awards mean the world to us because they come from you—our neighbors, friends, and guests who make Zaidee’s what it is. Built in the spirit of Zaidee Soule—born here, raised here, and devoted to bringing people together—this recognition reminds us what makes it all worthwhile. Thank you, Ojai, for celebrating our table, our team, and the spirit that brings us all together. Zaidee’s. The
Heart & Soule of Ojai.
BEST FINE DINING EXPERIENCE GOLD Nocciola
Olivella
Ca' Marco Ristorante Italiano
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Zaidee's Bar & Grill SILVER
Ojai Beverage Company
Lisa's Cantina
BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
GOLD
Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta
SILVER
Ojai Pizza Company
BRONZE
Papa Lennon's Pizzeria
BEST LUNCH PLACE GOLD
Zaidee's Bar & Grill SILVER
Jim & Rob's Fresh Grill BRONZE
Papa Lennon's Pizzeria
BEST MARGARITA
Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
Lisa's Cantina
Jimmy’s Pub
BEST COCKTAILS
Jimmy’s Pub
Place
Rory's Place
BEST TAP ROOM
Topa Topa Brewing Company
Ojai Beverage Company BRONZE
Ojai Valley Brewery
BEST PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK
Jimmy’s Pub
Zaidee's Bar & Grill
Ojai Beverage Company
BEST NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS)
Highly Likely
Radio Roma
Joplin's
Little Gem
BEST FARMERS' MARKET VENDOR
Friend's Ranches
Earthtrine Farm
Community Juice
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
Zaidee's Bar & Grill
Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta
Ojai Rotie
PRODUCE
Ojai Certified Farmers' Market (Sunday)
and the Cook
Ojai Community Farmers' Market (Thursday)
SANDWICH
Deli
Ojai Beverage Company
Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria BEST SEAFOOD
Izakaya Full Moon
Sakura Ojai BEST SPORTS BAR
Lisa’s Cantina
Jimmy’s Pub BRONZE
Zaidee's Bar & Grill BEST VINEYARD
Old Creek Ranch Winery
Majestic Oak Vineyard
The Ojai Vineyard
WINE TASTING ROOM
The Ojai Vineyard
Majestic Oak Vineyard
Old Creek Ranch Winery
NON-WINE TASTING ROOM
Olive Oil
Heavenly Honey Company
Thank You, Ojai!
There are so many wonderful schools in Ojai.
We are grateful to be one of them and to be acknowledged by the Ojai community we love so deeply.
