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SEE Two words: Turtle Conservancy. This
feel-good spot is about a 20-minute hike
from downtown Ojai, but it’s worth it. The
conservation centre is home to more than
32 species of turtles and tortoises.BUY The shopping in Ojai is
one-of-a-kind. (We should have
brought an extra suitcase to pack
our finds.) Hit up the boho-chic In
the Field, the only store to carry
pottery from renowned local ceram-
icist Mark Churchill; the kitschy-chic
Summer Camp; and the outdoor
bookstore Bart’s Books.EAT For low-key but delicious eats,
try the wine bar-cum-kitchen store
Tipple & Ramble. Grab a seat on the
patio—the vibe is peak West Coast
chill—and order a glass of sparkling
rosé and a cheese platter. If you pre-
fer to stay on-site at Ojai Valley Inn,
Olivella is your best bet. You can’t go
wrong with anything on the menu,
but the lobster gnocchi is practically a
transcendental experience. h