What Is Special About Ojai

Surrounded by the Topa Mountains and juniper oak trees, Ojai is known for its “pink moment,” a fleeting period before sunset that washes the jagged mountains with a rosy glow. This is due to the valley running perfectly east-west, making the unique geography one of only a few such valleys in the world.

Why is Ojai so popular?

Ojai’s quiet nature has long drawn people in search of ecological and spiritual enlightenment. First inhabited by Chumash Indians and popular with disciples of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the Indian Theosophist leader who made his home there, Ojai is a hotbed of meditation retreats, herbal medicine shops and vegan eateries.

Why do people like Ojai?

For many Angelenos, a move to Ojai is very attractive because of its spacious and reasonably priced properties. Compared to the expensive LA home price tags, which only 31 percent of residents can actually afford, per the California Association of Realtors, Ojai offers a bigger bang (and space) for your buck.