Last month I was invited to Ojai to attend the Ojai Wine Festival. I’d been to Ojai once before and was so excited to explore it a bit more in a different light! This was the perfect weekend getaway from Los Angeles!
Ojai Wine Festival – to stay
I got to stay at Su Nido, a collection of Mission Revival suites – some include a fireplace, kitchen
The Ojai village is just down the street; filled with art galleries, theater, dining options and more! One of my favorite spots is just steps up the street!
The festival
Since 1987, the Ojai Wine Festival has earned over $1.3 Million for Rotarian Community Service and international projects. From local efforts enriching the education and health of Ojai’s local youth to aiding additional civic needs. Their International Projects promote peace, fight diseases, provide clean drinking water, save mothers and children in need, support education and help grow local economies.
The Ojai Wine Festival is a day filled with wine, beer, food and music! Depending on the experience you’d like to curate, there are different ticket options – GA & VIP! The VIP Lounge is limited to 600 attendees, has early 11:30 a.m. entry, exclusive fine wines, craft beers, spirits and hors d
I enjoyed tasting *new-to-me* wines with one of my close friends, finding a few new favorites, like Rabble Wine & Dusty Nabor! They were delicious, but I was also drawn to their beautiful labels since I’m a low key design nerd. I also met the wonderful owners of Hippy Pop – I tasted through their whole popcorn lineup and came to the conclusion that the Snickerdoodle flavor is
This would be the perfect weekend with
Ojai Wine Festival – to eat nearby
My favorite restaurants in Ojai: The Nest, Tipple & Ramble, Pinyon & The Dutchess! I go more into depth in this post on each restaurant in this post.
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