Ojai Valley Neighborhoods

Ojai Village (Downtown) The City of Ojai is a small historical town with thriving family owned businesses, boutique shops and many fine and casual restaurants. Located in the heart of Ojai, known as the Arcade, you will discover The Playhouse movie theater, two live community theaters (including Theatre 150), the city park with the famous Libbey Bowl (home to the Ojai Music Festival, & Ojai Storytelling Festival), a weekly farmers market with local organic fruits, vegetables, fish and meat including the towns own organically fed beef. Several coffee shops are available (you can even tie your horse up outside of Ojai Coffee Roasters while you run in for a coffee) or sit to read The Ojai Valley News, our local newspaper which is published every Wednesday and Friday. Ojai is also known as an artists retreat and an art lovers haven with its many art galleries. The Neighborhoods range from historical, to new developments, to farm and ranches and equestrian living. The homes in close proximity to Downtown Ojai are predominately older in age, with quintessential charm. Homes in this area typically range in price from $300,000-$1,000,000.
Arbolada Designed and developed by Edward Libbey around 1922, the Arbolada was one of Ojai's first developed subdivisions in Ojai. This neighborhood is unique in that there are predominately custom homes with varied architecture situated on larger sized lots (1/2-2 acres). The cobble stone lined roads are flanked by Native Live Oak trees, giving the feeling of being in the country while only walking distance to downtown Ojai. The Ojai Valley School is a prestigious private school located in close proximity to this Ojai neighborhood. Some of the streets in this area are Foothill Road, Tico Road, Cuyama Road, Palomar Road, Del Norte, El Paseo and El Camino. Homes in this area typically range in price from $1,000,000-$5,000,000.
Golden West A neighborhood on the outer east side of the City of Ojai that is within walking distance of a few shops, Soule Park Golf Course and within easy reach of the great hiking, biking and horse trails in the mountains surrounding the East End. The homes in Goldenwest subdivision are relatively new in age. Both single family homes and duplexes are the standard of living here. Homes in this area typically range in price from $300,000-$800,000.
Saddle Mountain Saddle Mountain Estates is an Ojai Valley Equestrian Neighborhood above the community of Oak View where you will find large, elegant country homes on 3 to 40 acres of land. Saddle Mountain Estates is located between Highway 33 and Creek Road. Encino Drive is the main road through this unique area, which winds up into the hills that overlook the Ventura River, Lake Casitas and the mountains. These estates are custom built on large sized parcels and allow for horses. Homes may offer mountain views or amazing views of Lake Casitas. Some of the streets within Saddle Mountain are Encino Drive, Rodeo Drive, Alto Drive, the private gated community of Serenidad Place and Azure Drive ending at the Native Oak Tree lined road of Creek Road. Homes in this area typically range in price from $1,000,000-$3,000,000.
Rancho Matilja Rancho Matilija is a private, gated Ojai Valley Community which is governed by a Homeowners Association and restrictions which insure that the beauty and integrity of the neighborhood is maintained. Located on highway 150, just across from the Ventura River, five miles from downtown Ojai and 1.5 miles to Lake Casitas, this is an area for elegant country living, with large, spacious, custom homes on acreage. Horses are allowed on certain parcels, please inquire. Build your dream custom home on a 2 acre lot. Located across the street is the private school Ojai Montessori School. In this Ojai neighborhood homes line Blue Heron Circle, McDonald Drive, Oak Grove Road, Shokat Drive and Ranch Road. Homes in this area typically range in price from $1,000,000-$5,000,000.
East End Located just outside of the city of Ojai the East End is made up of modest to estate type homes on 1 to 20 acres. Here you will find the bulk of Ojai's citrus, avocado and olive groves. Located among the homes here are the well known private schools: The Thacher School (a boarding high school and community), Monica Ros School (preschool through 3rd grade arts and science school), The Ojai Valley School Upper Campus and the public San Antonio Elementary School. Meditation Mount, a unique meditation and educational center and the Krishnamurti Retreat are also located among the peaceful living of the East End. As you walk along this serene neighborhood in April you'll be intoxicated by the essence of the blooming orange blossoms. Many properties are located in the center of the groves while others have equestrian facilities. In this Ojai neighborhood homes are located along McNell Road, McAndrew Road, Gridley, Fordyce, Grand, Thacher, Carnes, McNell, McAndrew and many branch roads. Homes in this area typically range in price from $700,000-$5,000,000.
Meiners Oaks Meiners Oaks is an eclectic neighborhood of older style homes built between 1920- 1960 in the west-northern section of the Ojai Valley. This area borders the Ventura River, with a total area of 1.4 square miles, and is in close proximity to the Ventura River Bottom Trails. There are several hiking and mountain biking trails, and waterholes preserved by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. This neighborhood is home to public school Meiners Oaks Elementary and the world known private school Oak Grove, a krishnamurti private school with grades pre K - 12. Most of the Meiners Oaks homes you find here sit on standard size lots. Many homes along La Luna Drive feature 1-5 acres. Traveling down El Roblar you find yourself in the heart of Meiners Oaks. Stop in at the "Farmer And The Cook" for the best organic food, Papa Lennons for a pizza and the Ranch House Restaurant, famed for original award winning cuisine. In this area of Ojai homes are located on the streets of Alvarado, El Roblar, Lomita, Padre Juan and Pueblo just to name a few. Homes in this area typically range in price from $300,000-$500,000.
Mira Monte Mira Monte (the Spanish word for Mountain View) is a strip of homes and small businesses located on either side of highway 33 between Oak View and the City of Ojai, bordered on one side by the Ventura River Basin and the other by rolling hills. The neighborhoods have a country feeling and many homes enjoy views of the surrounding mountains, wilderness terrain and Lake Casitas. Most of the homes found in Mira Monte feature 3 to 5 bedrooms with a two car garage, ranging in square footage from 1300 to 3500 square feet. The public school is Mira Monte Elementary School. Homes in this area typically range in price from $300,000-$550,000.
Upper Ojai Upper Ojai is an unincorporated rural community just east of Ojai, between the City of Ojai and Santa Paula, California. Upper Ojai is 800 feet above Ojai and is the home of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, the Besant Hill School (a private boarding school for grades 9 to 12), the Ojai Foundation and many large ranches and equestrian facilities. Upper Ojai is complemented by its own public Summit Elementary School, The Summit Café, and a great country general store. Pick your pumpkins and Christmas trees in Upper Ojai at Boccalli Farms, go for a beautiful drive through the mustard fields, enjoy a view of the Pink Moment on the Topa Topa Mountains. Many ranches of 1- 40 acres are located on the roads of Ojai Santa Paula Road, Mountain Lion Road, Treeranch Road. Homes range in price from $300,000 to large estates and ranches for up to $10,000,000.
Oak View Oak View is an unincorporated Ventura County Community. Cool breezes blowing in from the shore make Oak View a delightful place to live. Along the Burnham Road and Creek Road areas are homes with small tracts of land that are suitable for horses and livestock. Saddle Mountain Estates, Oak Ranch Estates and High Country Estates are a part of the Oak View Community where you find country estate homes on acreage. Drive to Saddle Mountain Estates by taking Encino Drive off of Highway 33 which meanders up into the hills over-looking the Valley and Lake Casitas where you will find several equestrian estates. Oak View is located on either side of highway 33 where you will find standard homes on city lots. Along the Oak View Rt 33 corridor you have many businesses including the necessities as well as a host of unusual stops. Sunset Elementary is a Ventura County school located in a neighborhood of Oak View homes. Homes in this Ojai community are located off Larmier, Kunkle, Oak View Street and Santa Ana. Homes in this area typically range in price from $300,000-$400,000.
Casitas Springs Casitas Springs' claim to fame is that Johnny Cash owned a home high above the community. As you travel Highway 33 from Ventura to Ojai, Casitas Springs is the first community that you drive through. Casitas Springs came about during 1940s and 1950s as a bedroom community to the nearby oil fields in Ventura. One of the advantages to living in this area is that you are close to Ventura but far enough away that you have a sense of living outside of the city. Casitas Springs is a rustic community with Hwy 33 running through the middle of the town. This is an eclectic neighborhood with an assortment of homes. Most of Casitas Springs is along Hwy 33. Castias Springs is part of the Ventura County School District. Homes in this area typically range in price from $200,000-$400,000.