Ojai, California is a wild and organic place in the valley of the Topatopa Mountains, northwest of Los Angeles.
Ojai, in the Los Padres National Forest, is a hippy, earthy enclave. People flock here for views, sunshine, and New Age cures and therapy. We went to nourish our souls with the abundance of organic food, wine, and hiking trails. Having Spike join us was a blessing in itself. The city is often referred to as ‘Shangri-la’ – a fictional mystical, harmonious valley – from the novel Lost Horizon by British author James Hilton.
There are many hiking opportunities, most of which allow leashed dogs on the trails. Summers are extremely hot and water is not in abundance so pack it with you. Here is a link to Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in the Ojai Area.