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Plan Your Ojai Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

A storied valley resort, mountain light, and a quiet luxury escape

Ojai is a tiny artsy valley town built around the legendary Ojai Valley Inn and its 1923 George Thomas golf course. It's the move for a crew that wants a refined, low-key trip — spa, oak-shaded golf, and a walkable village of wine bars under the famous 'pink moment' sunsets.

5
courses
Spring, Summer, Fall
best season
BUR
75 min drive
<10k
town size
The rota

Courses

Ojai Valley Inn (George Thomas Course)PremiumDESIGNER CLASSIC

Historic 1923 George Thomas design through oaks and barrancas — pure golden-age charm in a mountain bowl

$119–$215
Par 70 · 6,292 yds
mountain · walkable
Soule Park Golf CourseSolidBEST VALUE

Walkable Ojai muni with the same mountain backdrop at a fraction of the price — the value play

$40–$75
Par 72 · 6,398 yds
parkland · walkable
Olivas LinksSolidBEST VALUE

Links-style city course near the Ventura coast — windy, walkable, and a fun change of pace

$45–$85
Par 72 · 6,855 yds
links · walkable
Sterling Hills Golf ClubSolid

Well-conditioned Camarillo public course — a solid third round if you want more golf

$45–$90
Par 71 · 6,504 yds
parkland · walkable
Saticoy Regional Golf CourseBudget

Easy public course toward Ventura — a relaxed second round for a mixed-handicap crew

$35–$60
Par 70 · 6,320 yds
parkland · walkable
Base camp

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 8–14

$500–$1,800 /night

Ojai Valley — ranch-style homes and estates tucked into the oaks above the village

poolhot tubfire pitmountain viewsoutdoor kitchendecks
resort houseSleeps 8–16

$400–$1,000 /night

Ojai Valley Inn — the legendary resort with the George Thomas course on property

on-site golfspapoolmultiple restaurantstee-time accessfitness center
The table

Dining

The Dutchess

$$$
farm-to-table

Acclaimed Caribbean-influenced restaurant and bakery in nearby Ojai — a standout group dinner

4.6★

Olivella at Ojai Valley Inn

$$$$
italian

Resort fine-dining Italian with valley views — the splurge dinner on property

4.5★

Ojai Pizza Company

$$
italian

Casual village pizza joint — big tables and pitchers after a round at Soule

4.4★

Hip Vegan / Knead Baking Co.

$$
casual

Easy village breakfast and lunch spots for the morning before golf

4.5★
After the round

Nightlife

The Hub

patio

Village beer garden and pizza patio — the main casual hang in Ojai

The Vine

Late night
patio

Walkable village wine and beer bar with live music — easy night-out anchor

Ojai Beverage Company

patio

Huge bottle selection and a taproom on the main drag — craft beer and big tables

The Topa Topa Tavern (Ojai Valley Inn)

Late night
whiskey bar

Resort tavern with a deep whiskey list and fireplaces — the late drink on property

Off days

Activities

Spa Ojai

spahalf day$150–$400/pp

The famous resort spa — the centerpiece rest-day move for a refined Ojai trip

Ojai Valley Wine & Olive Trail

wineryhalf day$40–$100/pp

Village tasting rooms and nearby vineyards — walkable afternoon of pours

Los Padres Trail Ride

horseback2-3 hours$90–$160/pp

Horseback rides into the foothills above the valley — scenic morning option

Lake Casitas Boat Rental

boat rentalhalf day$40–$120/pp

Pontoon and kayak rentals on the lake just outside town — easy water rest day

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