Ojai: Insider's Guide is your go-to podcast for discovering the hidden gems and unforgettable experiences of Ojai, California—a charming small town nestled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. From farm-to-table restaurants, local wineries, and artisan shops to cultural centers, wellness retreats, and annual festivals, hosts JJ Flizanes and Doug Sandler share their favorite places, activities, and stories that make Ojai unlike anywhere else. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, passing through on a California road trip, or looking for the most unique and authentic things to do, this podcast will help you explore Ojai like a local and create me...
Latest episodes
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22 min
Ep.15: Papa Lennons
Papa Lennon's Pizzeria About Papa Lennon's Pizzeria: At Papa Lennon's, you will enjoy original and traditional Italian cuisine in their family-owned pizzeria. Open for lunch and di…
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36 min
Ep.14: The Dutchess
The Dutchess About The Dutchess: The Dutchess is an all-day place and a fun collaboration amongst friends and family. Kelsey Brito runs the bakery, Saw Naing is the chef, and Zoe N…
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35 min
Ep.13: Firestick Pottery
Firestick Pottery About Firestick Pottery: A creative community studio for ceramic artists and students, Firestick Pottery is an authorized distributor for the Laguna Clay Company…
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1 h 11
Ep.12: Old Creek Ranch and Winery
Old Creek Ranch Winery About Old Creek Ranch Winery: Ventura County's only rural winery in the beautiful Ojai Valley, at Old Creek Ranch Winery, you can enjoy premium wines while r…
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26 min
Ep. 11: Ojai Wine Festival
Ojai Wine Festival About the Ojai Wine Festival: From its humble beginning in 1987, the Ojai Wine Festival has grown into a leading regional event attracting close to 4,000 people…
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30 min
Ep.10: Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood
Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood About Ojai Fallen Wood: Ojai Oaks Fallen Wood is a boutique art studio in the Ojai Valley known for its one-of-a-kind quality custom woodwork, such as charcut…
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34 min
Ep. 9: Ojai Picnic Moments
Ojai Picnic Moments About Ojai Picnic Moments: Ojai Picnic Moments is a pop-up picnic company nestled in the scenic Ojai Valley. They specialize in stylized settings hosted at idyl…
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55 min
Ep. 8: Cafe Boku and Superfoods
Boku About Boku: Pronounced "BŌH–KOO" meaning to 'love life', at Boku, they use nearly 100% of the food they grow. BoKU Cafe offers sustainable, superfood-infused nourishment, smoo…
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1 h 30
Ep. 7: Majestic Oaks Winery
Majestic Oaks Vineyard About Majestic Oaks Vineyard: Majestic Oaks Vineyard is a beautiful subterranean tasting room and patio, located in downtown Ojai. At Majestic Oak Vineyard,…
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40 min
Ep. 6: Revel Kombucha Bar
Revel Kombucha About Revel Kombucha: Located in downtown Ojai, Revel Kombucha Bar was established six years ago by Adam Gallegos. Hearing about the health benefits of kombucha, he…
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14 min
Ep. 5: Sunday Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market About Farmer's Market: This seasonal open-air market features locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables by local farmers and food artisans in the Ojai Valley. Their…
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33 min
Ep. 4: Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge About Rainbow Bridge: Rainbow Bridge started in 1986 in a small section of what had once been Vans Markets. Unknown to the owners of Rainbow Bridge, a beautiful, ced…
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1 h 10
Ep. 3: Ojai Vineyard
The Ojai Vineyard About The Ojai Vineyard: Located on Montgomery Street, The Ojai Vineyard creates California wines with a European sense of finesse. The wines they make today are…
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13 min
Ep. 2: Our Ojai Story
Our Ojai Story In this episode JJ and Doug discuss: How JJ discovered Ojai and what made her stay here What motivated Doug and JJ to do the Ojai podcast Why you should visit Ojai?…
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4 min
Ep. 1: Welcome to Taste the Ojai Experience
Welcome to Taste the Ojai Experience Podcast Are you looking for a place to visit to escape the corporate chains of LA or simply experience the beauty of California? Worry no more…