Things to Do in Ojai with Kids

Things to do in Ojai

Parks & Hiking

Libbey Park

The leafy heart of downtown Ojai, with a big community-built playground, shaded lawns, and tennis courts steps from the pergola shops — easy small-town charm.

Free

Farmers markets in Ojai

Sunday · 9am–1pm

Ojai Certified Farmers' Market

Beloved Sunday market behind the Arcade on Matilija St with local citrus, produce, and prepared food — a perfect add-on to an Ojai day trip.

Local restaurants in Ojai

Pizza & Italian

Boccali's Pizza & Pasta

The Boccali family's 'Original Ojai Italian' since 1986 — hand-tossed pizzas and garden-grown pasta served on a country patio in Ojai's east end.

Local shops in Ojai

Books & Stationery

Bart's Books

The largest independent outdoor bookstore in the U.S. — 130,000+ books on open-air shelves, sold on the honor system after hours.

Books & Stationery

Twice Sold Tales

Cozy used-and-rare bookshop in downtown Ojai, a quiet browse for out-of-print finds.

Boutiques & Apparel

In the Field

Artfully curated shop of clothing, jewelry, and home furnishings with an artsy, laid-back Ojai sensibility.

Seasonal & outdoors near Ojai

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Ojai.

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