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4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ojai, California

Updated April 12, 2023
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Exterior of Bart’s Books.

Ojai, California

Bart's Books

Explore more than 130,000 new and used books in the "world's largest outdoor bookstore."
Matilija Dam Scissors.

Ojai, California

Matilija Dam

The disdain for this dysfunctional dam is reflected in a giant pair of scissors painted on the concrete face.
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Trimpin Sound Arch

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Pull up your anchor and pop a squat.

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S.S. Relief

Kayak out to a floating restroom.
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The Ortega family started their iconic food company in this small, adobe kitchen.
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