If you want to be transported to the most magical garden in town, make sure you visit the Taft Gardens Nature Preserve! Reservations are now open and spots are limited and you have to sign up on the website here; https://www.taftgardens.org/visit , but we promise they are worth it! We are going on Thursday morning, and they have availability on Friday as well!
For those in town early, we highly recommend a date night at The Dutchess. Burmese influenced dishes including the most comforting Beef Masala. Make reservations for Thursday and enjoy a meal after popping by the brewery to say hi! It's just a block away.
We highly recommend Ojai Rotie for a meal! An amazing Lebanese spot right on the main strip. You can get half chickens with delicious sides and their salads are wonderful. Casual vibes where you sit outside or take it to go and enjoy at a park.