Ojai Valley News,Best of The Ojai Valley 2021

OFFICIAL OJAI VALLEY ANNUAL READERS’ POLL

You voted! Join us in honoring the

2021

www.AttitudeAdjustmentShop.com

805-646-1109

Best Customer Service

Best Convenience Store

Best Business Service Best Liquor Store

LIQUOR • WINE • PACKAGING & SUPPLIES • SHIPPING MAILBOX RENTAL • MONEY ORDERS • COPIES FAX SERVICES • OFFICE SUPPLIES • DOCUMENT SHREDDING • OJAI T-SHIRTS • SPECIALTY SOCKS

1129 Maricopa Hwy at the “Y” 2

Fax: 805-646-0927

2021

’17 ’18 ’19 ’20

3

4

2021

COMPANY INC

The Ojai Playhouse

VENTURA ROOFING COMPANY INC. Voted Ojai’s Best Roofer 12 years in a row!

(805)646-ROOF • Request a Bid at venturarfg@gmail.com • License#440157 www.venturaroofingco.com

Check out our

Channel Ventura Roofing Company

Beatrice Wood Center For the Arts

Topa Mountain Winery

5

PUBLISHER’S NOTE, BEST OF OJAI 2021

O

ur local Ojai business owners deserve more than our patronage, they deserve our empathy and high praises. These entrepreneurial, and perhaps stubborn people, believe as I do that the Ojai Valley deserves to be more than a diversion on the way to somewhere else. Our local businesses are part of the reason why Ojai is a destination and a fine place to live.

Ojai residents like to think of themselves as a cut above Amazon and big-box shoppers and the best of what we have to offer is laid out before you on these next pages, according to our online readers’ poll. Who are these magical people who keep us from driving off our hill — the folks who anticipate our every need, make goods and services available, then smile and say hello to us at the park, or on path, or in the jacuzzi. What drives them to persevere during fire, flood, market crashes and pandemics?

The Ojai Valley News is more indebted to the local businesses than perhaps anyone. In addition to everything else these business owners provide, they deliver your local newspaper every week. Eighty percent of our newspaper revenue comes from their advertising dollars, supplementing the true cost of subscriptions. Without a strong local economy or local newspaper our valley is not a community, it’s a place.

Dear business owners, let me be the first to congratulate and thank the gold, silver and bronze Best of Ojai winners of 2021, and also to thank, from the bottom of my heart, all of the people participating in Ojai’s local economy. I encourage my fellow villagers to greet these dear shop and service owners with affection whenever and wherever you may find them; they represent the backbone and pride of who we are as a community.

Laura Rearwin Ward With affection,

Find the Best of Ojai by category Shopping ............................................. 8 Community ......................................... 12 Services ............................................... 15+20 Home & Garden ................................ 23 Health, Body & Fitness ..................... 31

2021

Arts & Entertainment ....................... 36 Food & Drink ..................................... 37+43

6

7

2021 Shopping BEST ANTIQUE STORE GOLD

Treasures of Ojai Antiques SILVER

2nd Helpings Thrift Store BRONZE

BEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY

BEST CLOTHING STORE

GOLD

GOLD

Sespe Creek Collective

Rains Department Store

SILVER

SILVER

Shangri-La Care Centers

Camoflauge

BRONZE

BRONZE

The Lennon Closet

Ojai Greens

Julia Rose & Co.

BEST ARTS & CRAFTS STORE

BEST JEWELRY STORE/MAKER

BEST FLORIST

GOLD

Ben Franklin SILVER

Ojai Creates!

BRONZE

GOLD

Jes MaHarry SILVER

BRONZE

Joe’s Quick Stop

SILVER

Susan Cummings

Angela’s Flowers BRONZE

BRONZE

Blooming Ruby’s

BEST BICYCLE SHOP

BEST CBD RETAILER

BEST GIFT SHOP

SILVER

SILVER

Ojai Valley Ranch Market

GOLD

Poppies Art and Gifts

The MOB Shop

GOLD

Attitude Adjustment Shoppe

Ojai Blooms

Poppies Art & Gifts

GOLD

BEST CONVENIENCE STORE

GOLD

GOLD

Sespe Creek Collective

Fig Curated Living

SILVER

SILVER

BEST BOOKSTORE GOLD

Bart’s Books SILVER

Bicycles of Ojai

Shangri-La Care Centers

Serendipity Toys

BookEnds Bookstore

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Oak View Cyclery

101 CBD

BEST HARDWARE STORE

BEST PET FOOD/SUPPLY STORE

GOLD

Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware SILVER

Ojai True Value Hardware BRONZE

GOLD

Wachter’s Hay & Grain SILVER

Pets & More BRONZE

Ojai Lumber Co

Ojai Valley Feed

BEST HOME DECOR STORE

BEST FURNITURE STORE

GOLD

Fig Curated Living SILVER

Down Home Furnishings BRONZE

GOLD

Down Home Furnishings SILVER

Wachter’s Hay & Grain BRONZE

Rains Department Store

Treasures of Ojai

BEST CAMPING SUPPLIES

BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE

GOLD

Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware SILVER

Ojai True Value Hardware BRONZE

Corner Market

Rains Department Store

GOLD

2nd Helpings Thrift (Help of Ojai) SILVER

The Lennon Closet BRONZE

Treasures of Ojai

8

Twice Sold Tales Bookstore

9

www.bartsbooksojai.com

An Ojai tradition for over 50 years 302 W. Matilija Street (805)646-3755 10am-6pm daily

2021

WINNERS 9 YEARS IN A ROW! 10

11

BEST NONPROFIT/CITIZENS ORGANIZATION GOLD

Help of Ojai SILVER

Humane Society of Ventura County BRONZE

2021Community

BEST LOCAL SPORTS TEAM GOLD

SILVER

Ojai Valley Little League

Meiners Oaks Elementary School

BRONZE

BEST OJAI CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

BEST DAY CARE PROVIDER

SILVER

Nordhoff High School

SILVER

Nordhoff Lady Rangers Softball

Betsy Stix

GOLD

Nordhoff Rangers Football

Ojai Valley Land Conservancy

GOLD

BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL

BRONZE

Topa Topa Elementary School

BEST TEACHER GOLD

Greg Lepine SILVER

Aimee Mendoza BRONZE

Jim Bailey

BEST SERVICE ORGANIZATION

GOLD

GOLD

Noah’s Ark Preschool

Ojai Women’s Fund

SILVER

SILVER

Ryan Blatz

Montessori School of Ojai

Rotary Club of Ojai

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Suza Francina

Holy Cross Preschool

BEST LOCAL SPORTS COACH

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

GOLD

Lance Wiggins SILVER

BEST TEACHER OF THE ARTS

GOLD

GOLD

Oak Grove School

Bill Wagner (Nordhoff)

SILVER

Matt Murphy

Ojai Valley School

BRONZE

BRONZE

Justin Morris

Ojai Lion’s Club

SILVER

Gray Duncan (Nordhoff) BRONZE

Villanova Preparatory School

Dass Richards (Oak Grove)

12

BEST VOLUNTEER GOLD

Trevor Quirk SILVER

Martha Ditchfield BRONZE

Tobi Jo Greene

Thank you, Ojai, for voting us

“Best Day Care”

AI BRONZE OJ

IV A

W

OJ A

S

NNER WI

BEST OF

8 Years in a Row

E LLEY N

HOLY CROSS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER

Happily serving the Ojai valley for over 30 years!

Faith based center offering top quality preschool and after school care for older children.

Schedule your tour today!

Join Our Team

1212 Maricopa Hwy Ojai, CA 93023 | Phone: 805-646-8121 | www.holycrossojai.com

13

Thank you, Ojai, for voting for OWF as Best Service Organization

2021

Thank you for voting us Best Upholsterer!

805.646.3636 | plushsurroundings@yahoo.com www.gloriajeandesignojai.com 14

2021 Services BEST AUTO BODY SHOP GOLD

Two Twelve Body and Restoration SILVER

Brue’s Auto Body

BEST BUSINESS SERVICES

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

GOLD

GOLD

Ojai Business Center

Bonnie Lu’s SILVER

SILVER

Attitude Adjustment Shoppe

Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware BRONZE

BEST AUTO REPAIR GOLD

Fred’s Tire Man SILVER

Ojai Valley Imports BRONZE

BEST COMPUTER REPAIR GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

BEST HOTEL

BEST LAW FIRM

SILVER

Blue Iguana

BRONZE

SILVER

State Farm - Bob Daddi Farmers Insurance Linda Thompson

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai PC Pros

GOLD

Doug Crawford Insurance

Attitude Adjustment Shoppe

GOLD

Bit Vision

BEST INSURANCE PROVIDER

BRONZE

GOLD

Waite, Jacobs & Atkinson SILVER

Ryan Blatz Law BRONZE

Rock Long’s Automotive

Lahaina Computer Co.

Rancho Inn

James Casey Law

BEST OIL CHANGE

BEST GRAPHIC DESIGNER

BEST PET SITTER/BOARDING

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

GOLD

Fred’s Tireman SILVER

GOLD

GOLD

Alex Mooney

The Peaceful Pup

SILVER

SILVER

GOLD

Tonya Peralta SILVER

Ojai Valley Imports

Colleen McDougal

Ojai Dog Friendly

Nora Davis

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Meiners Oaks Auto

Lahaina Computer Co.

Hanna Paulsen

Heather Erickson

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR

BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND BUSINESS

BEST DRY CLEANERS OR LAUNDROMAT

BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE

GOLD

Jessie Hawkins - Morgan Stanley SILVER

Victoria Breen - Integrity Wealth Advisors (formerly Derby & Derby)

BRONZE

GOLD

GOLD

Pixie’s General Store

Ojai Valley Cleaners

SILVER

SILVER

Ventura Brush Goats

Royal Cleaners

BRONZE

BRONZE

GOLD

Keller Williams SILVER

Liv Sotheby’s BRONZE

Olga Jones - Ameriprise Financial

Ojai Lingerie

Route 33 Laundry

Ojai Valley Real Estate

BEST BANK TELLER

BEST UPHOLSTERER

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GOLD

Mary Floyd (Bank of the Sierra) SILVER

Hilda Gonzalez (Wells Fargo) BRONZE

GOLD

GOLD

Plush Surroundings

Whitney Hartmann

SILVER

SILVER

Ray’s Upholstery

Stephen Adams

BRONZE

BRONZE

Richardo Torres (Chase)

Topa’s Custom Upholstery

Logan Hall

BEST ACCOUNTING/ TAX SERVICE

BEST PET GROOMER

BEST INN / BED & BREAKFAST

GOLD

Marie Estes-Pratt Bookkeeping SILVER

GOLD

GOLD

Four Paws Pet Grooming

Lavender Inn

SILVER

SILVER

GOLD

Joe Kapp Real Estate SILVER

Holly Humphrey BRONZE

Carrie Sanders

BEST MORTGAGE PROVIDER GOLD

Heritage Financial SILVER

Jacobs & Jacobs

Ultimutt Pet Spa in Ojai

Su Nido Inn

C2 Financial (Therese Hartmann)

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Ojai Tax Services (Jeetendra Jain)

Puff & Fluff

Ojai Retreat & Inn

15

Teena Broumand

Best Property Management

2021

Local, Licensed and Experienced Agents to help you with all of your property needs! We are so honored to be voted the best in the community by YOU!

Office Phone: 805-648-9900 www.joekapprealestate.com Lic # 01958206

Thank You Ojai!

for your continued support Marie Estes Pratt Bookkeeping & Tax 201 Church Rd, Ojai, CA 93023 Phone: 805-646-5645 Fax: 805-646-5615 lisa@ojaibkpr.com

2021

16

Waite, Jacobs & Atkinson

We thank our community for choosing us as BEST LAW FIRM for the past eleven years !

603 West Ojai Avenue, Suite D www.wjalaw.com

805.646.7263 Ross E. Atkinson - Attorney Carolyn J. Vondriska - Attorney Megan Davis - Law Office Administrator Mary Clark - Law Office Administrator Denise Heimo - Law Office Administrator Allan Jacobs - deeply missed colleague and friend (1940-2017)

17

2021

‘11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ‘16 ‘17 ‘18 ‘19 ‘20

18

THERESE HARTMANN CONCIERGE MORTGAGE CONSULTANT FOR 25 YEARS

C2 FINANCIAL CORPORATION IS THE #1 BROKER IN THE NATION

2021

10

C2

FINANCIAL

CORPORATION

805.798.2158 2021

HEARTLOANS@SBCGLOBAL.NET 236 W. OJAI AVE., SUITE 105, OJAI CA 93023

HEARTLOANS .COM

MORTGAGE EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE

This licensee is performing acts for which a real estate license is required. C2 Financial Corporation is licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate, Broker # 01821025; NMLS # 135622. Loan approval is not guaranteed and is subject to lender review of information. All loan approvals are conditional and all conditions must be met by borrower. Loan is only approved when lender has issued approval in writing and is subject to the Lender conditions. Specified rates may not be available for all borrowers. Rate subject to change with market conditions. C2 Financial Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Mortgage Broker/Lender. (Add this for website disclaimer: The services referred to herein are not available to persons located outside the state of California.)

Thank You All For Your Vote & Support!

We Appreciate The Trust You Give Us In Caring For Your Family Pet!

Four Paws Pet Grooming

2021

Large and Small We Do Them All! Serving the Ojai Valley since 1998 Family owned and operated

• All Dog & Cat Breeds • All Natural Shampoos & Conditioners

Open 8:30am Tues-Sat

Voted Best Pet Groomer

565 W. El Roblar 805 640 9543 19

2021 Services BEST RETIREMENT LIVING GOLD

The Gables of Ojai SILVER

The Artesian of Ojai BRONZE

At Home in Ojai

BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

BEST STORAGE FACILITY

GOLD Dutch’s Downtown Shuttle - Kool Buzz

Bryant Circle Mini Storage

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

Ojai Trolley

Condor Self Storage of Ojai

BRONZE

BRONZE

Help of Ojai

Oak View Self Storage

BEST VETERINARY CLINIC GOLD

Matilija Veterinary Hospital SILVER

Animal Clinic of Oak View BRONZE

Ojai Village Veterinary Hospital

Bryant Circle Mini Storage •Free move in truck •Moving and packing supplies •Security system with TV surveillance •On site resident managers •Competitive rates •Military and Senior discount

2021

Call us today for availability

412 Bryant Circle, Ojai 805-646-2354 20

THANK YOU OJAI for choosing us best.

FROM YOU FRIENDS AT KW OJAI Ainsley Hughes Andrew Rasura Anita Muller Anne Williamson Ashley Ramsey Belinda Wynn Brittany Ferro Cameron Clark Cassandra VanKeulen Char Michaels Genevieve Gould Hildegard Tallent Jennifer Kelley Jerry Michaels Kim Barnes Lauren McColloch Laurie Brown Lisa Clark Maria DePaola Michael Glennon Michelle Cowens Paula Edmonds Pam Portenstein

Rachelle Giuliani Ray Deckert Riki Strandfeldt Rob Perron Roman Gonzalez Rosario (Ross) Falvo Sally Simpson Serena Handley Sharon MaHarry Shelbi Irvine Stacy Cadenasso Steven Sharp Tom Farmer Tonya Peralta Wendy Lockwood Zack Totten

109 North Blanche Street, Ojai, CA 93023 • 805.646.9800 21

2021

‘09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ‘14 ‘15 ‘16 ‘17 ‘18 ‘19 ‘20

Thanks Ojai for voting us “Best Veterinary Clinic”

108 Bryant Street • 646-5539 22

2021 Home & Garden BEST ARCHITECT GOLD

Whitman Architectural Design Inc. SILVER

BEST ROOFER

BEST POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICE GOLD

GOLD

Ojai Pool Store

Ventura Roofing Co.

SILVER

SILVER

BEST PEST CONTROL COMPANY GOLD

Ojai Termite and Pest SILVER

Cornerstone Architects

Matilija Pool

Aztec Roofing

Everready Termite

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Hartmann Architecture Studio

Clear Blue Pool & Spa

Shadow Roofing

Morris Pest Control

BEST HEATING & A/C CO GOLD Fairweather Heating & Air Conditioning SILVER Forced Air Heating & Air Conditioning BRONZE

West Coast Air Conditioning

BEST TREE SERVICE GOLD

Call Oscar Tree Service SILVER

BEST PAINTING COMPANY

BEST HANDYMAN

GOLD Ojai Custom Paint (aka Titus Custom Painting)

GOLD

Max Reed

SILVER

SILVER

Mark Crane’s Tree and Arborist Services

McKay’s Painting

Roger Wood

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Sky High Tree Service

Riggs Custom Coating

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

BEST FENCE INSTALLER

GOLD

Janelle Interiors SILVER

Maraya Interior Design BRONZE

Steve Fox

GOLD

Bob’s Fence SILVER

BEST PLUMBING/ROOTER COMPANY

BEST LANDSCAPE COMPANY

GOLD Frank’s Rooter & Plumbing Service Inc.

Green Goddess Gardens

SILVER

Watkins Fence Co.

Silver Sewer & Drain Service

BRONZE

BRONZE

GOLD

SILVER

Lisa Phelps Irrigation & Landscaping BRONZE

Lily Walton

Small Town Builder

Max Reed

Haney Landscape

BEST GLASS COMPANY

BEST DESIGNER/DRAFTSMAN

BEST GARDEN CENTER

BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

GOLD

Arcade Glass SILVER

GOLD

GOLD

Flora Gardens

Kerry Miller Designer Builder Inc. SILVER

SILVER

GOLD

Ojai Electric SILVER

Ojai Valley Glass

Pat Nolan Professional Drafting

Meiners Oaks Nursery

John Hartmann

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Center Glass

Chris Brandstrom

BEST SOLAR PROVIDER

BEST WOODWORKER

GOLD

Sespe Power Solutions SILVER

Prime Solar Co.

Green’s Nursery

BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR

GOLD

GOLD

Wes Theis

Tenpenny Construction

SILVER

SILVER

Swift Electric

BEST HOME BUILDING SUPPLY GOLD

Ojai Lumber SILVER

Logan Gould’s Cabinetry

Chad Carper

Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Primarily Wood

Loomis Construction

23

Ojai True Value Hardware

We Design, Build and Care for Ojai Pools & Spas Service, Repair, Remodel & Re-plaster

As Seen on Animal Planet’s The Pool Master Natural Swimming Pools (“NSP”) using plants instead of chemicals.

See our NSP’s at www.californianaturalpools.com

2021

California Natural Pools

& Ojai Pool Store 24

510 W. El Roblar • Ojai, CA

805 640-1288 In the Heart of Downtown Meiners Oaks License #886776

THANK YOU OJAI! 2021

for voting us Best Glass Company

We are proud to be in business for over 38 years!

805-646-1093|arcadeglass@att.net Lic# CSLB# 1003846

Call Oscar Tree Service Whatever Your Tree Requires 312 W. El Roblar Dr., Ojai, CA 93023

805-646-7934

Certified Arborist:WE-5064A· • State License: #740789

24 Hour Emergency Service Available • Senior Discounts Available COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Voted Best Tree Service in the Valley

Best of Ojai Winner 2015 - 2021

Eight Years in a Row!

2021

Dear Customers, it has been a pleasure taking care of your tree service needs, and we are truly grateful to all of you for choosing us as your tree service company. The growth we’ve experienced over the years is because of customers like you, who support our business. We appreciate your trust, and we’ll do our best to continue meeting your tree service expectations. Your continued patronage and feedback are a vital part of our growth. And for that, we are very thankful.

Again, thank you so much for choosing Call Oscar Tree Service who will always try to complete the service to your satisfaction. We look forward to serving you for many years to come. Sincerely, •Call Oscar Tree Service •Oscar D. Acosta

Runner-up Best Garden Center in the Ojai Valley

Meiners Oaks Nursery 312 W. El Roblar Dr. • (805) 646-2546 25

26

Capturing carbon through soils and plants!

A vibrant, healthy garden can be yours - We can make it so!

2021

Thank you Ojai Valley Community for keeping your beloved local gardening and landscape company viable through these past 28 years. We are grateful for the opportunity to make an impact in this Precious Valley. We offer our skills in improving the soil health, collecting surface water and planting woody plants that capture carbon from the air and water from the sky and return them back into the soil where they belong. Can you imagine if all Ojai gardens followed this method? Our air quality would highly improve and our water holding capacity in the soil would allow a more verdant, vibrant valley to be actualized!

Love to all who Love this Valley!

Jessica Thompson and the Green Goddess Crew

27

28

the

2 Unique Boutique Inns Escape the Ordinary

Ojai

the

Capturing the Essence of Ojai Distinguished as “hip and stylish” by Sunset Magazine, the Blue Iguana Inn is considered a local artistic treasure.

This charming Inn is truly a unique and afflordable destination.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Ojai, the Emerald Iguana Inn is an intimate and luxurious hideaway inviting relaxation and rejuvenation amid a lush oasis of exotic beauty.

Rooms, Suites & Cottages Complimentary Continental Breakfast Lush Gardens, Pool & Spa Picturesque Courtyards

Rooms, Suites & Cottages Complimentary Continental Breakfast In-Room Spa Services Clawfoot or Whirlpool Tubs

29

30

2021 Health, Body & Fitness BEST ACUPUNCTURIST GOLD

Laurie Edgcomb, LAC SILVER Ojai Herbs & Acupuncture (Nathan Kaehler)

BRONZE

BEST FITNESS FACILITY GOLD

BRONZE

BRONZE

AA Relaxation Station

BEST DAY SPA

BEST PHYSICIAN

Boheme Ojai

SILVER

BRONZE

BRONZE

Fox + Ojai Spa (formerly Enhanced Ojai)

Doug Nelson

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST

BEST NURSE OR MIDWIFE

BRONZE

GOLD Evergreen Wellness Center/Russell Kun

James Halverson Maria Halvorson

Anna Kotula

BEST BEAUTY SALON

GOLD

Body Essentials

SILVER

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

SILVER

Suza Francina

Balance Health Center

The Medicine Shoppe

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

BRONZE

GOLD

David A. Watson

GOLD

BRONZE

Swanner Physical Therapy

SILVER

BRONZE

Bamboo Creek Spa

SILVER

Ojai Rexall Drug Ojai Village Pharmacy

Susan Bronstein

The Day Spa of Ojai

GOLD

Joseph Westbury

BEST MASSAGE

GOLD

SILVER

BEST PHARMACY

Bryant Street Gym

BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR

SILVER

Jan Komura

SILVER

M.O. Town Fitness

Ingrid Boulting

GOLD

Ojai Valley Athletic Club

Ojai Alternative Health Care (Kris Dutter)

GOLD

BEST DENTIST

GOLD

Mary Nelson SILVER

SILVER

Peggy Brown

Boshoff Novak Chiropractic

BRONZE

BRONZE

Mary Jackson

BEST OPTOMETRIST GOLD

BRONZE

Glo West

BEST HAIRSTYLIST

BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE

Jen Keeler

SILVER

SILVER

Rise

Caitlin Matthews

GOLD

Bruce Brockman

GOLD

SILVER

GOLD

Kristy’s Nails SILVER

Robert J. Graham

Denise Heller

Rise

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Bridget Tsao

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO GOLD

Ojai Valley Taekwondo Academy SILVER

Living Aikido

Victoria Garcia

BEST FACIAL

BEST BARBER

GOLD

GOLD

Body Essentials

Brenton Butler

SILVER

SILVER

Glo West

BEST ESTHETICIAN GOLD

Summer McComas SILVER

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

Buddy Wilds

Kelli Loughman

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Mike Pullido

Ojai + Fox Spa (formerly Enhanced Ojai)

31

Daren Hope

32

2021 Winner for 9 consecutive years

Best Esthetician

“Thanks to our clients and dear friends for their support in this challenging year, it’s because of you all, that we are still in business. Again, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! -Mike, Cindy, Ken, Lin & Gabbi

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US

Best Facial & Day Spa

The Crème de la Crème Wellness Spa of the Ojai Valley offering: CryoTherapy | Floatation | Compression Therapy | HaloTherapy | Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna | Infinity Massage Chair Skincare | Massage Therapy | Lash Extensions/Lifts | Brow Lamination | Purifying Acne Clinic | Body Contouring | Sugaring Hair Removal | Spray Tanning | Aroma Acupoint Therapy | YoMassage | Yoga | Personal Training Visiting MD offering Cosmetic Injections Private Spa Parties | Pop-Up Events | Spa Memberships | Retail Boutique

501 E. Ojai Avenue | (805) 746-6476 www.OjaiFoxSpa.com | Social@OjaiFoxSpa

33

34

Topa Topa Optometry Inc.

Thank you for your loyal support of our Optometry practice!

VOTED BEST IN THE OJAI VALLEY 2021 Comprehensive eye examinations including glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataract, Lasik and pediatric ocular health management.

State of the art technology custom prescription eyewear for your computer, sports and high fashion.

Dry eye management and treatmentMiboflo, RegenerEyes, Vibrant Vue, Duraplug, Restasis, Xiidra and more.

Nutritional counseling to enhance eye health We are in strict compliance with all COVID protocols.

Front row: Dr Tsao, Liz, Giovanna Back row: Karina, Dr Poultney, Dr Brockman, Heidi, Angela, Darcy

1211 Maricopa Highway, Suite 101 (between Mechanics & Chase Banks 805.646.5109

www.topaeye.com

We are looking to hire caring, enthusiastic employees that will further enhance our busy practice. Please contact eyeliztopa@gmail.com

Dear Ojai, We love this town & its people and feel grateful for being able to help you get back to and keep doing the things you love, without drugs or surgery. As a way of saying thank you, stop by or call saying “Ojai’s Best Chiropractor” for a FREE first visit which includes a Consultation, Examination, any necessary Digital Motion Study X-Rays, an awesome Adjustment.

Dr. Russell, Dulse, Taylor and Iona

Thank you Ojai for voting for us!

Best

CHIROPRACTOR IN TOWN

2021

P.S Be sure to come by and check out the latest technology in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression which helps heal bulging and herniated discs. First time is on us!

Happy Holidays to one and all!

‘16 ‘17 ‘18 ‘19 ‘20

35

2021Arts & Entertainment BEST LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTOR GOLD

Jim Halverson SILVER

BEST ANNUAL EVENT

BEST HORSEBACK RIDING

GOLD

GOLD

Ojai Independence Day Parade

Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company (Oso Ranch)

SILVER

SILVER

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN GOLD

Alan Thornhill SILVER

Anna Kotula

Ojai Day

Ojai on Horseback

Jimmy Calire

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

BRONZE

Denise Heller

Ojai Music Festival

Bodee’s Rancho Grande

Tom Lennon

BEST VISUAL ARTIST

BEST CAMPGROUND

BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

BEST PARK

GOLD

Colleen McDougal SILVER

Gayel Childress BRONZE

GOLD

GOLD

Lake Casitas

Libbey Bowl

SILVER

SILVER

Rose Valley

Deer Lodge

BRONZE

BRONZE

GOLD

Libbey Park SILVER

Soule Park BRONZE

Carmen Abelleira

Wheeler Gorge

The Vine

Sarzotti Park

BEST ART GALLERY

BEST HIKING TRAIL

BEST LOCAL MUSICAL GROUP

BEST SUMMER CAMP

GOLD

Porch Gallery SILVER

Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts BRONZE

Poppies Art and Gifts

GOLD

GOLD

Shelf Road

Nordhoff Band and Choir

SILVER

SILVER

Ventura River Preserve

Rose Valley Thorns

BRONZE

BRONZE

Piedra Blanca in Rose Valley

Smitty West and Julija Zonic

Premier Horseback Riding

ojai valley trail riding company

Explore California’s Shangri-La with a majestic horeseback tour of one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We have rides suited for a beginner or an advanced rider. Just 3.5 miles from downtown Ojai.

We are open 7 days a week. Call for reservations.

805-890-9340 | www.ojaivalleytrailridingcompany.com

36

GOLD

Ojai Recreation Department SILVER

Ojai Valley School BRONZE

Oak Grove / Monica Ros

38

2021

2021

Best Burrito

Best Taco 2021

104 N. SIGNAL STREET, OJAI (805) 797- 8675 Tuesday - Sunday 11-2 Closed Monday

Best Lunch Place 39

Open Daily for Breakfast & Lunch 8am - 2pm Closed Wednesdays

THANK YOU OJAI for Voting us The Best

Best Liquor Store Best Burger Best Happy Hour

Best Tap Room

Best Place to Have a Drink

The Ojai Beverage Company | 655 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai, CA 93023 805-646-1700 | www.ojaibevco.com We can ship your purchases to all approved states

40

Westridge Market

Best Deli

Best Market / Grocery Store

voted

Westridge Midtown Market

Best voted

Best Deli

Best Deli Best Sandwich

Best Market / Grocery Store

Best Health Food Store Best Produce

802 E. Ojai Ave.

131 W. Ojai Ave.

Open Daily 8am - 8pm

w w w. w e s t r i d g e m a r k e t. c om

Market

Open Daily 7am - 9pm

Phone 805-646-2762

w w w. w e s t r i d g e m a r k e t. c om

41

Phone 805-646-4082

Thank you - Ojai Valley for 36 years of continuous Support

42

2021 Food & Drink BEST FINE DINING EXPERIENCE GOLD

Nocciola SILVER

The Ranch House BRONZE

BEST LUNCH PLACE GOLD

Jim and Rob’s Fresh Grill SILVER

Papa Lennon’s BRONZE

Olivella

Ojai Tortilla House

BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST MARGARITA

GOLD

Ojai Beverage Company SILVER

GOLD

Agave Maria’s SILVER

Sea Fresh Seafood

Jim & Rob’s Fresh Grill

BRONZE

Agave Maria’s

BRONZE Jimmy’s Pub at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

BEST COCKTAILS

BEST PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK

GOLD Jimmy’s Pub at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

GOLD Jimmy’s Pub at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

GOLD

Boccali’s SILVER

Ojai Pizza BRONZE

SILVER

SILVER

Tipple & Ramble

Agave Maria’s BRONZE

BRONZE

Jim & Robs Fresh Grill

The Nest

Ojai Beverage Company

BEST SANDWICH

BEST VINEYARD

BEST FARMERS MARKET VENDOR

GOLD

Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria SILVER

Westridge Market Midtown BRONZE

GOLD

GOLD

Topa Mountain Winery

Friend’s Ranches Inc.

SILVER

SILVER

Old Creek Ranch Winery

Ojai Olive Oil

BRONZE

BRONZE

Marche Gourmet Deli

Ojai Vineyard

B.D Dautch - Earthtrine Farm

BEST SEAFOOD

BEST WINE TASTING ROOM

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

GOLD

Sea Fresh Sea Food SILVER

Ideal Seafood BRONZE

Sakura Ojai

BEST SPORTS BAR GOLD

Ojai Pizza SILVER

GOLD

GOLD

Topa Mountain Winery

Boccali’s (Ojai)

SILVER

SILVER

The Ojai Vineyard

Ojai Rotîe

BRONZE

BRONZE

Majestic Oak

Papa Lennon’s

BEST TASTING ROOM (OTHER THAN WINE) GOLD

BEST TAP ROOM GOLD

Ojai Olive Oil

Topa Topa Brewing Co. SILVER

SILVER

Jimmy’s Pub

Heavenly Honey

Ojai Beverage Co.

BRONZE

BRONZE Carolina Gramm’s Olive Oil & Balsamic

Deer Lodge

Lisa’s Cantina

43

BRONZE

BEST PRODUCE GOLD

Ojai Certified Farmers’ Market SILVER

Baldwin Road Produce Stand BRONZE

Westridge Market (Midtown)

2021

‘09 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20

ORDER ONLINE! theonlygoodpizza.com

Voted Best Pizza Best Kid Friendly Restaurant Best Sports Bar

ONE OF A KIND SPECIALTY PIZZAS. 13 BEERS ON DRAFT!

PIZZA • PASTA • WINGS • SANDWICHES • SALADS AND MORE! • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR LUNCH SPECIALS!

DOWNTOWN OJAI - 331 E. OJAI AVE. | OAK VIEW - 820 N. VENTURA AVE

@ojaipizzacompany

805-646-7878 44

LARGE PATIO!

Thank you Ojai!

Best Lunch Spot Best Burger Best Margarita Best Burrito

Best Kid-Friendly

Happy Hours! Monday Friday 3-6 pm

Open Daily at 10:00am Cantina Open Daily at 11:30am 214 W. Ojai Ave

805-640-1301 JimAndRobsOjai.com 45

46

47

48