Ojai (pronounced "Oh hi") is an Indian name generally accepted as meaning "the nest," although experts also interpret it as "moon." The valley was home to the Chumash who ascribed the east-west lying valley with mystical powers and found sanctuary in its canyons and mountains.

Ojai is an inspiring retreat with a surprising blend of cosmopolitan style and small town charm. Home to an eclectic mix of writers, artists and philosophers, it also hosts a nationally acclaimed tennis tournament and a music festival of international renown.

There are many, residents and visitors alike, who savor the Ojai Valley as an earthly paradise - a real-live Shangri-La - with its magnificent mountain landscapes, its perfect climate and its peaceful, friendly lifestyle.